Independent Lodging Congress completed the organization’s first-ever event in Florida—Indie Confab: Miami. Held last month, numerous executives from hotels, F&B, finance and design came together to share their stories of success and failure and the opportunities that lie ahead. Pictured left to right (inset) are Kathryn Mikesell, The Fountainhead; Bradley Kilgore, Kilgore Culinary; Danié Gómez-Ortigoza, Journey of a Braid; and Craig Robins, Dacra. A panel discussion (above) featured Andrew Benioff, Independent Lodging Congress; Keith Menin, Menin Hospitality; Avra Jain, The Vagabond Group; and Rami Zeidan, Life House.