Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026 Exhibitor List

Adam Bussell has been in the hospitality industry since 2005 when he had his most favorite job, Bellman at Mondrian in Los Angeles. After 5 years at Morgans Hotel Group he was Director of Rooms at Gramercy Park Hotel, then was at The London West Hollywood for 7 years in various roles, lastly as Assistant General Manager. In 2017 he joined Sydell group to open The NoMad Los Angeles, then was part of the opening team for NoMad Las Vegas. In 2019 continuing with Sydell Group, he became General Manager of The LINE Austin. In 2021 he joined Salt Hotels as Managing Director to open The Greystone Hotel in Miami Beach, and after seeing the hotel through the opening he returned to the Sydell Group where he served as Senior Vice President of Operations. Adam is currently the Managing Director of Hotel AKA Brickell at AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences.

Adam Keeshan is the Managing Partner, Food & Beverage at Ithaka Hospitality Partners, where he oversees food and beverage operations across the company’s hotels, restaurants, and food halls. With a 20 plus year career spanning independent hotels, full-service restaurants, fast-casual concepts, luxury resorts, and private clubs, Adam brings a well-rounded expertise in food and beverage management, operational strategy, event curation, and hospitality leadership. Beyond operations, Adam is deeply engaged in industry leadership and advocacy.

Amy Wald is the founder and President of Greenluxe Inc., helping hotels turn sustainability into a profitable, brand-defining advantage. With a Sustainable Business & Wildlife Management degree from The Ohio State University and accreditations in LEED, WELL, GSTC, and ISSP, she brings a strategic, results-driven approach to hospitality. Her work doesn’t just help hotels meet sustainability standards—it helps them own the narrative, securing industry recognition, awards, corporate travel revenue, and traveler loyalty. She integrates sustainable building design and biophilic principles to create spaces that enhance guest well-being, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen a hotel’s connection to its environment. By using frameworks such as Net Positive Hospitality, the starting point is sustainability—knowing the goal is to regenerate nature and create a hospitality industry that is resilient and thriving.

Anke Graichen is a Hospitality Operations Management Professional with over 20 years' experience in high-end luxury hotels, condo hotels, resorts and spas. She is currently the General Manager for the Hyde Beach House in Hollywood, Florida. Prior to joining Hyde Beach House, Anke was the Hotel Manager for the Phoenicia Hotel Malta where her responsibilities included daily operations of the entire food and beverage department, engineering team, housekeeping and guest service team including PBX, guest relations, transportation, and concierge. Before that, she was the Director of Operations of the Betsy Hotel where she was responsible for maintaining the building and grounds for this landmark boutique hotel with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Anke's other professional experience includes the Viceroy Hotel in Miami Beach, the Acqualina Resort and Spa in Sunny Isles, Florida, the Setai South Beach, and the Peninsula Hotel in New York. Anke has extensive expertise in all aspects of Engineering, Property Management, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Energy Programs, Quality Assurance, Material and Inventory Control, Cost Controls and Budgets, Capital Improvements, Project Management, Sanitation and Safety, and Employee Training. Anke is known as an exceptional staff manager with the ability to lead, guide, direct, develop, and motivate people at all levels. She has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong client management abilities.

Ashli Johnson is the visionary founder and dynamic force behind one of the most exceptional hospitality communities in the country, Hospitality Hued. With over two decades of industry experience, Ashli is transforming pathways to both leadership and ownership for Black hospitality professionals through innovative strategy and an unwavering commitment to excellence. A sought-after advisor, consultant and speaker, Ashli frequently shares her insights at conferences across the U.S. and internationally, inspiring leaders to leverage their access and influence to affect indelible change.