Meet the HSMAI Europe Board of Directors
The board includes executives from major hotel groups like Hilton, Accor, Radisson, and Wyndham, plus technology and service providers across EMEA.
Press Releases
Marriott International Raises $8M+ for Children's Miracle Network, Benefitting Local Children's Hospitals
Marriott raised a record $8.4M in 2025 and achieved its first $1M CAD milestone in Canada, bringing total CMN support to $178M over 43 years.
A New Chapter for WTTC as it Unveils its Global Team from Madrid
The council expanded to 21 nationalities across five continents with new executive roles in advocacy, destinations, and business development.
AHLA Statement on Ending of the DHS Shutdown
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
HSMAI Europe Launches UK Advisory Board to Strengthen Community, Insight, and Industry Leadership
Keith Butler of Radisson Hotel Group will chair the new board alongside two other industry professionals to strengthen UK hospitality networking and professional development.
Newport to Bring ‘Living Hospitality’ to Life at 2026 Leadership Retreat
Newport's annual retreat brings together 200+ leaders for education on AI marketing, data analytics, and profit-first strategies while strengthening vendor partnerships.
President Trump’s Approach Keeps Aviation Running—Congress Should Follow
The organization calls for legislation guaranteeing TSA and air traffic controller pay during shutdowns after two disruptions in six months cost billions.
AHLA Statement on the passing of Kirk Kinsell
Former Loews Hotels CEO and IHG Americas President remembered for his leadership at AHLA and commitment to developing young hospitality professionals.
NEWH, Inc. Announces Nominees for 2026 Pinnacle Award
Four industry veterans with decades of design and leadership experience compete for NEWH's highest honor at the March 2026 Washington D.C. conference.
A Paid Vacation for Congress. A $0 Paycheck for TSA.
Congressional inaction on DHS funding threatens to leave TSA officers unpaid while causing significant airport delays for travelers.
AHLA Welcomes New Leaders in Hospitality to Premier Partner Program
AHLA adds 11 companies including Deloitte, PwC, and AWS to its Premier Partner program, bringing expertise in consulting, technology, and operations.
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Donates $400,000 to Jamaica's Promise for Hurricane Melissa Relief
The $400,000 donation will support housing and infrastructure repair through Jamaica's Promise following the Category 5 storm that caused $9 billion in damages.
Humans-as-Luxury: Redefining Value in an Automated Hospitality Future
Puorto argues that labor shortages will make human interaction a luxury commodity, forcing hospitality to redefine value as automation becomes operational necessity rather than strategic choice.
Kew Green CEO outlines strategy to lead sector
Taylor aims to position Kew Green as a leading UK hotel management company through team alignment and performance frameworks over five years.
AHLA issues statement on the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus
AHLA supports the new bipartisan congressional caucus and highlights the industry's No Room for Trafficking training initiative.
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 Announces Award Recipients: Vimbai Masiyiwa and Colin Bell to Be Honoured in Nairobi
Vimbai Masiyiwa of Batoka Africa and Colin Bell of Natural Selection will receive leadership honors at the March 2026 summit in Nairobi.
Travel Industry Applauds Global Entry Reopening, Calls for Immediate Support for TSA Officers
U.S. Travel Association welcomed Global Entry's reopening while urging Congress to support unpaid TSA officers during the shutdown.
GBTA Urges U.S. Congress and Administration to End Global Entry Suspension, Citing Increased Security and Business Travel Risks
GBTA warns that Global Entry suspension due to the government shutdown will create airport delays and hurt the $395.4B business travel market.
London To Host 52nd Annual General Meeting Of The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA)
The March 2026 event will focus on AI and IoT applications in guest experience, featuring sessions across iconic London hotels including The Dorchester and Savoy.
HFTP Appoints Lyle Worthington, HFTP Global Past President, as 2026 EU Operations Advisor
Worthington, who founded E20X startup competition during his 2014-15 presidency, will guide HFTP's strategic growth across Europe.