Gary Murakami

Few professionals in the business events and hospitality sector carry as broad a set of credentials as Gary Murakami: GTP, GLP, CMP-Fellow, CMM, and DES, reflecting more than two decades of expertise across hotel, hospitality, meetings, and events. Now Vice President of Global Sales and Industry Relations at Teneo Hospitality Group, he represents a curated collection of more than 350 independent and luxury-branded hotels, resorts, and DMCs. Through leadership across industry organizations, board service, mentorship, and advocacy, Gary has made a lasting impact on the business events and corporate marketing profession, helping shape conversations around event marketing, inclusion, industry advancement, and the strategic role of events in driving business outcomes.