Travel & Hospitality Tech Outlook is honored to present its forthcoming Top 10 Hospitality Tech Leaders – 2026 award, celebrating the exceptional visionaries who are redefining the industry’s future through cutting-edge innovation and strategic leadership.

Top 10 Hospitality Tech Leaders - 2026

Jack Ballestero

Sr. Director of Data Platform Products, Marriott International

Jack (Joaquin) Ballestero is the senior director of data platform products at Marriott International, leading IT systems teams in delivering modern software and data products. He has 23...

Scott Strickland

EVP, Chief Information (CIO) and Distribution Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Scott Strickland is the chief commercial officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where he oversees technology, distribution, global sales, revenue generation, marketing, communications and...

Dan Regalado

Chief Information Officer, Wynn Resorts

Dan Regalado is a hands-on technology leader with a proven track record in delivering enterprise-scale digital transformations. Currently the chief information officer at Wynn Resorts, he...

Donna Wessler

Sr. Director IT, Enterprise Service Management, Caesars Entertainment

Donna Wessler currently serves as the director of IT, enterprise service management at Caesars Entertainment. She has a strong background in product support management, enterprise...

Phillip Swartzell

Senior Director Information Technology, Aramark

Phillip Swartzell is a seasoned IT development manager with extensive experience in project management, technical leadership and software development. He is the senior director of...

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