Jennifer Sampson

Pegasus Solutions Cos. operates as a processor of electronic hotel transactions. It delivers online, social marketing and booking solutions, hotels actionable business intelligence through performance reports to help hotels understand and respond to changing market conditions. The company was founded by John F. Davis III in 1989 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

The Tata Group operates as holding company with interests in hospitality, automotive, engineering, energy, chemical, oil and gas. It operates through its operating companies such as Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Global Beverages, Tata Teleservices, Titan, Tata Communications and Indian Hotels. The company was founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Lorica Solutions, Inc. provides technology solutions for hoteliers. It offers Lorica Room Center that acts as a communications hub and monitoring node for all in-room devices, enabling new technologies like HDTV while providing proactive monitoring and support from Lorica’s network operations center and help desk. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

HandsOn Global Management, LLC (HandsOn Global) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Parvinder S. Chadha and Vadim Brinzan. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute is a non profit organization that provides healthcare plans and services. It focuses on total health of its members and guided by personal physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Its expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, care delivery, and chronic disease management. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Noble Investment Group LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1993 by Mitesh B. Shah. Noble Investment Group LLC is headquartered in Atlanta.

The University of Liverpool operates as a university. It offers post graduate research, foundation courses, continuing and professional development, online study, and doctoral college. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

Utell International (UK) Ltd. provides information technology services. The company was founded on November 4, 1965 and is headquartered in Croydon, the United Kingdom.

Part of SolutionInc Technologies Ltd., SolutionInc Ltd. provides conferencing wifi network solutions for any facility size. SolutionInc is based in Halifax, CA and was acquired by SolutionInc Technologies Ltd. on June 28, 2002 for $15.38 million. The Canadian company's network services help venues attract conferences and meetings by providing a reliable and robust wifi network that exceeds their expectations. The CEO of the company is Glen Lavigne.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces owns and operates hotels. It palaces comprises 57 hotels in 40 locations across India with an additional 18 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa, and the Middle East. Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces was founded in 1903 and is located in Mumbai, India

PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. develops integrated guest-centric property management and spa management systems for hotels, resorts and spas. Its products include SMS Host, SpaSoft, and ATRIO. It also offers support, training, and consulting and site audits services. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Stowe, VT.

Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. is an organization that recognizes academic excellence in business studies. The non-profit company is based in Maryland Heights, MO. The company offers scholarships and grants to their alumni chapters and members to aid in continuing education and chapter development. As a BGS member, individuals have access to exclusive programs designed to refine their skills to meet the changing needs of the business world.

Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP) is a nonprofit association that serves as the spokes group for the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. Established in 1952, HFTP is headquartered in Texas, USA, with offices in other locations. HFTP offers expert networks, educational resources, career development programs, research, leadership opportunities, and conferences and events. It produces international events throughout the year, including the world's largest hospitality technology tradeshow and conference brand: HITEC. HFTP also oversees the hospitality-specific Pineapplesearch.com® and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). The HFTP Foundation, the newly-established philanthropic arm of HFTP, assists in securing nonprofit funding for hospitality and travel industry-related research. HFTP has 61 local chapters throughout the world, enabling hospitality financial and technology professionals the chance to network and share solutions.

Wayfare Ventures LLC (Wayfare ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Prakash Shukla. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Commune Hotels & Resorts LLC owns and operates hotels. The company was founded in October 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Sears Holdings Corp., Sears is an integrated retailer that offers a wide range of home merchandise, apparel, and automotive products and services through its branded and affiliated retail stores. The American company's product offerings include trusted brands such as Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard. Sears is also a proud corporate partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and offers a social shopping program called Shop Your Way, where members can earn points and receive benefits both in stores and online. Additionally, Sears provides a platform called Marketplace for sellers to list their products from over 20 categories on Sears.com and Kmart.com.

Net Trans Services AS develops and sells web based services. It provides a complete hotel commission recovery and reconciliation for travel agencies and other booking professionals. The company was founded on June 5, 2001 and is headquartered in Tønsberg, Norway.

New York University Tandon School of Engineering engages in the provision of educational services focusing on science and technology. Its degrees and programs include bachelor of science, master of science, doctor of philosophy, advanced certificate programs, a bridge program to NYU Tandon, and industry partner programs. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

DHISCO, Inc. provides distribution technology for hotel bookings around the globe. DHISCO Switch provides a seamless room booking, confirmed by the property. The firm provides trouble-free bookings for travelers. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

iSIGN Media Corp. provides advertising services. It offers market opportunity, sales and marketing, licensing, trade shows and event photos. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada.