Travis Talbot

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About Travis Talbot

Miami Herald and Boston Globe Journalist, James Burnett, has hailed Talbot as “A hospitality legend, industry disruptor, and goodwill rockstar”. Over the past twenty-plus years, Talbot has received numerous awards and accolades as an international influencer, brand ambassador, concept innovator, and marketing expert. Entrepreneurial in thought and action, he is sought after for his breakthrough approaches and proven systems in generating concrete results across a spectrum of industries. His portfolio of 500+ pioneering concepts, comprehensive marketing strategies, and rebrands featuring projects for experiential resorts, boutique hotels, live entertainment facilities, luxury retreats, profile casinos, and celebrity chef-driven restaurants. A few notable clients include Autograph Hotels, Boyne Resorts, Alterra Mountain Resorts, Gateway Casinos, House of Blues, and Live Nation. As the co-founder of three hospitality-centric businesses, his commitment to next-level quality and innovation in the industry is unparalleled. His undertakings - while all unique - have at their heart, a dedication to elevating the bar: Brand-wise. Education-wise. And philanthropically. Talbot has been a keynote speaker at such world-class educational institutions as Boston College and Suffolk University, in addition to presenting for such business world juggernauts at Labatt International, Bacardi, Diageo/UDV, Bols, Marriott Hotels, Delta Hotels, Autograph Collection of Hotels, Carlsberg, Molson International, Guinness Global, and Interbrew. He has collaborated on projects with celebrity chefs Ming Tsai, Ken Oringer, Robert Irvine, and TV personality Taniya Nayak. He has co-developed a cookbook, been a contributing writer to Thrillist.com, and co-produced pilot projects for the Food Network. At present, Travis is developing an Off-Broadway production, is working on two book publications around his life in hospitality, and his humanitarian undertaking, Goodwill Travels.