Ph.D. · New York City

Markus Schreyer

Global hospitality executive with 25+ years track record in Growth, Brand and STEM

25+

Years experience

40+

Countries

20

Lifestyle & luxury brands

Specialties

01Leadership
02Business Development
03Experience Design
04Sales & Marketing
05Brand Strategy
06Real Estate
07Investment & Acquisitions
08Loyalty
09Business Innovation
10AI & Web 3.0

My Mission

I strive to create impactful business models and strategies that prioritize human touch points and incorporate technology. By doing so, I aim to create experiences that foster a sense of belonging, bridge gaps, and bring people together. I firmly believe in the power of community to shape our environments and inspire positive change, and I use my skills to positively influence the world around me. Through innovative platforms, I foster long-term sustainable growth and drive progress for individuals and organizations.

Ph.D., Hospitality Innovation StrategyUniversity of Dresden
2010–2014
Executive Development ProgramINSEAD
2013
MBA, Change Management & FinanceIOM Frankfurt
2008–2010
Author, “Innovation Management in Hospitality”DeGruyter
2016
Board MemberThe Hopenclass
2020–2023
MentorNYU Innovation Hub Incubator
2023–present

Brands

Hilton
Starwood
Marriott
Design Hotels
Proper

Featured in

Phocuswright
Forbes
Fast Company
C2
Skift
NeueHouse
Techonomy

Foundation

META Foundation

Incorporated in October 2021 in New York City, the META Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit think tank and laboratory that promotes cultural, social, and environmental sustainability through new forms of travel. Its goal is to create a more equitable and decentralized travel ecosystem that empowers local communities. The foundation is dedicated to advancing its mission by funding, incubating, and promoting projects that support open technologies, decentralization, and the social fabric. The foundation aims to build more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable forms of work, living and travel that benefits communities and preserves the environment.

Image — David Alf · Midjourney

Speaking Events

December 11, 2024The AI SummitNew York
September 30, 2024FHS WorldDubai
May 29, 2024AI Summit x AsiaTechSingapore
April 30, 2024Future Hospitality SummitRiyadh
2024United NationsNew York City
2021Fast Company Innovation FestivalNew York City
IHIF Hotel Investment ForumBerlin
2023Economist Impact SeriesLos Angeles
2021C2 MontrealMontreal
SKIFT Design the FutureNew York City