Keynote Speaking
A Voice Forged in the Industry
25+ years of hospitality leadership — delivered from the stage with clarity, conviction, and real-world insight.
Why Chris Resonates with Hospitality Audiences
Chris Green doesn't speak about hospitality from the outside. As former President of Remington Hospitality and CEO of Chesapeake Hospitality — two of the most respected firms in the industry — he has lived every challenge he addresses from the stage.
His keynotes blend strategic insight with the kind of candor that only comes from decades in the field. Audiences leave with frameworks they can apply immediately and a renewed sense of what's possible in their organizations.
Credentials & Background
Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
American Hotel & Lodging Association
Former President
Remington Hospitality
Former CEO
Chesapeake Hospitality
Featured Contributor
Hotel Executive & Hotel Business
Podcast Guest
No Vacancy Podcast
Signature Talks
Topics that move hospitality audiences
Hospitality is not hard. It's Heart.
Chris's flagship keynote. Built on 25+ years leading organizations of 10,000+ associates across North America, this talk makes the case that culture — not technology, not capital — is the ultimate competitive advantage in hospitality. Audiences leave with a clear framework for building teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences and industry-leading financial results.
Riverbanks: The Boundaries That Define Your Business
Chris's signature management training talk, drawn from years of delivering it in the field. Using the metaphor of the riverbanks that give a river its power and direction, he shows leaders how clear boundaries — in culture, accountability, and decision-making — are what allow teams to move fast without losing control.
Culture as Competitive Advantage
Designed for ownership groups, boards, and management companies. Chris makes the business case for culture investment with the numbers to back it up — drawing on his track record of delivering top-quartile financial performance through people-first leadership at Remington and Chesapeake.
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“Chris Green was an absolute standout as a guest speaker at our sales kickoff. His extensive hospitality industry knowledge, combined with his leadership expertise, gave our team practical, real-world strategies to improve our sales tactics and handle objections more effectively. But beyond his professional insights, what truly sets Chris apart is the kind, generous, and values-driven person he is. His passion for helping others succeed is evident in the way he connects with people — he doesn't just share knowledge, he invests in those he teaches. Our team walked away not just better salespeople, but better professionals because of Chris.”
Emily De Matos
ACTABL — February 2025
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Available for annual conferences, sales kickoffs, leadership summits, and board retreats. Engagements are selective — reach out early to check availability.