Emily Williams Knight — President & CEO TRA
Emily Williams Knight is president & CEO TRA. The profile is verified on RadarSpeakers and can be booked directly, with no commission.
Who is Emily Williams Knight?
Emily Williams Knight is President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association. She studied hospitality at Boston University and began at Pizza Hut and Marriott. She spent close to a decade in higher education, including the presidency of Kendall College. She has led the TRA since August 2019.
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What topics does Emily Williams Knight speak about?
These are the areas in which Emily Williams Knight delivers keynotes, talks and workshops for teams and events in the sector:
- Leadership & Teams in Restaurants — results-driven talks and workshops for Restaurants & Hospitality.
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In which cities does Emily Williams Knight speak?
Emily Williams Knight delivers talks in 1 territory, including Austin.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Territories covered | 1 |
| Countries | 1 |
| Specialties | 1 |
| Talk languages | 1 |
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What do the Restaurants & Hospitality numbers say in 2026?
The global foodservice market was valued at USD 4.34 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 7.61 trillion by 2030, growing at an 11.89% CAGR, according to Mordor Intelligence (2025). At this scale, the expert knowledge a great keynote speaker delivers turns into profitability and consistency.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Global foodservice market size (2025) | USD 4,34 trillion | Mordor Intelligence, 2025 |
| Market projection (2030) | USD 7,61 trillion | Mordor Intelligence, 2025 |
| Annual growth (CAGR 2025–2030) | 11,89% | Mordor Intelligence, 2025 |
| Hospitality growth in Spain (2023) | +5% a +10% | Hostelería de España, 2023 |
| US restaurant industry sales (2025) | USD 1,5 trillion | National Restaurant Association, 2025 |
| US hotel guest spending (2025) | USD 777.250 M | AHLA, 2025 |
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What are the frequently asked questions about Emily Williams Knight?
Who is Emily Williams Knight? Emily Williams Knight is listed on RadarSpeakers under Restaurants & Hospitality, with 1 declared specialty and coverage in 1 territory. The profile is verifiable and contact is direct.
What topics does Emily Williams Knight speak about? Emily Williams Knight speaks about Leadership & Teams in Restaurants.
In which cities or countries does Emily Williams Knight speak? Declared coverage reaches 1 territory; among them, Austin.
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In which languages does Emily Williams Knight deliver talks? Emily Williams Knight delivers talks in Spanish.
What else can you explore on RadarSpeakers?
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