ESTO 2025

Phoenix 8.17-19.2025 

Most People Don't can help modernize this event in Phoenix this summer.  Bart is one of the most meaningful, authentic speakers on the circuit currently that brings a unique perspective for destination marketing professionals based on his experience with DMO's, CVB's, and Hospitality (Ritz-Carlton).

1. Event Structure & Potential Fit:
• The event's theme is "Ignite Your Spark" for 2025.
• The last day of the event is focused on what’s ahead, personal development, and a call to action—Bart's message would fit in perfectly.  They will have actionable items that will be implemented and remembered long after the conference ends. (Kindness Cards and Gratitude Stones).
• Bart can be a main stage speakers who ties the message into  the conference's journey.
• His storytelling approach is unique and thought-provoking.
2. Most Resonating Topics:
• The Power of Kindness: the framework for kindness in the workplace and how it enhances business outcomes.
• Find Your Awe Story: The story of the girl playing guitar with her feet is just one example. 
• Buffalo vs. Goose Leadership Story: The analogy, as it relates to leadership succession and fostering the next generation.
• HI (Heart Intelligence) vs. AI: A great perspective that valuable in today’s evolving digital world. People make others "feel" that inspires travel, learning, and service to each other. 

Motivation and Inspiration that is different... and better (Most People Don't).

Bart Berkey, former Ritz-Carlton Global Executive, author, and Top 2% Podcast Host knows how to inspire groups to EXCEED even their own EXPECTATIONS.

His achievements include being named "The Best Luxury Keynote Speaker & Podcast Host" and "Keynote Speaker of the Year."

He was also nominated by Forbes for their "Next 1000" list, celebrating influential entrepreneurs and start-ups across America and he received recognition as one of the "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing."

His name also appears as #22 on the TOP 100 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SPEAKERS behind Mel Robbins, James Clear, and Jay Shetty.

He is a graduate of Penn State University, grew up in Pittsburgh, and lives in the Washington, DC area with his wife.

Bart’s presentational style utilizes two unique approaches to enable quicker learning and better retention.

1. He is a storyteller. Individuals remember stories 22x more than data.
2. Mnemonics. Acronyms that are customized and designed specifically for your group’s needs.

Based on your OBJECTIVES, Bart will customize messaging relating to your NEEDS.

He will pull from stories that have defined excellence from his observations and include clips from his TOP 2% PODCAST of the greatest leaders of this generation.  

He engages audience like no other.  His audience is with him in the journey, and they contribute to the conversation. They are included to make the message even MORE MEANINGFUL.

Thousands of companies endorse him. He will exceed your expectations.

(Podcast example below with U.S. Travel Association's very own Allison O'Connor and KEYNOTE SPEAKING CLIPS)