Heather Carnes Takes on Expanded Role at LendingCon 2026
Carnes Agency founder Heather Carnes took on an expanded role at LendingCon – Hospitality Investors Conference, serving as emcee, podcast guest, panel moderator, and strategic communications partner during the annual event.
LendingCon brings together more than 1,000 hotel owners, investors, developers, operators, lenders, and industry partners to discuss hospitality investment, capital, operations, brand growth, and emerging opportunities across the industry.
Carnes’ participation and Carnes Agency’s support included:
Serving as emcee and helping guide the conference experience
Appearing on the Live Talks podcast for a conversation focused on 1031 exchanges
Moderating a panel featuring hospitality leaders Krishna Paliwal, Brian Quinn, Matthew Hostetler, and Mark Williams
Supporting media relations and industry outreach
Developing and strengthening strategic partnerships
Leading conversations around industry trends, brand growth, investment opportunities, operational excellence, and the future of hospitality
The engagement reflects Carnes’ continued involvement in hospitality leadership, industry programming, media relations, and executive visibility, while also building on her 2026 appointment to the LendingCon Advisory Board.
Through both Carnes Agency and her own industry involvement, Carnes continues to help connect hospitality owners, investors, operators, lenders, media, and brand leaders around the ideas and opportunities shaping the industry.
