Presenters

Melany has dedicated over 18 years to IHG Hotels & Resorts, where she has held various roles on-property before transitioning to the IHG Corporate Office. For seven years, she served as the regional director of sales and marketing on the Americas Commercial and Revenue Management Team. Currently, she leads the Sports & Entertainment team for the Americas Region within IHG’s Global Sales Organization.

Passionate about the unifying power of sports and entertainment, Hugo believes these sectors foster community, shared experiences, and common ground. She’s witnessed firsthand the vital role that the sports segment plays in the success of the hotel industry.

Outside of her professional life, Hugo enjoys a more relaxed pace, engaging in activities such as yoga, paddle boarding, and attempting to grow her own vegetables. Her adventurous spirit is rooted in her upbringing, where she enjoyed sailing, rock climbing, and playing rugby.