Keynote address from christine trippi
Hospitality as Leadership: Saying Yes to People, Culture, and Impact
Christine Trippi brings more than three decades of hospitality leadership to the Aspire to Inspire Conference, offering a powerful keynote that reframes hospitality as a strategic leadership practice—not just a service model.
As Founder and CEO of The Wise Pineapple and bestselling author of Yes Is the Answer, Christine has built a career centered on helping organizations lead with confidence, empathy, and intention. Her journey began on the front lines as a laundry attendant and van driver, eventually rising through the ranks to General Manager, corporate leader at Marriott International, and trusted advisor to hundreds of hotels across the Americas.
Christine’s keynote will challenge attendees to think differently about how they show up for people—employees, colleagues, and communities alike. Drawing on real-world experience and proprietary frameworks, she explores how a “yes” mindset creates cultures where people feel empowered, supported, and motivated to deliver their best work. Her approach connects everyday leadership decisions to long-term organizational success, making hospitality a lens through which stronger teams and healthier workplaces are built.
Recognized globally as one of the most influential voices in hospitality, Christine combines insight, authenticity, and high energy to leave audiences inspired and ready to act. Attendees can expect a keynote that is practical, motivating, and deeply human—one that reminds us that how we welcome and invest in people is what ultimately defines our impact.