Davidson Hospitality Group Debuts GM Edge Program
Davidson Hospitality Group's GM Edge program targets high-performing leaders across its portfolio for structured development in operations, financial management, and people culture.
Press Releases
Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society to honor hospitality management alumni
Penn State's School of Hospitality Management will recognize 14 alumni at its 2026 Awards Reception on Sept. 30, including a new Chairperson's Award ahead of the school's 90th anniversary in 2027.
HOSPA Professional Development receives Savoy Educational Trust grant to support self-funded learners
HOSPA Professional Development received a Savoy Educational Trust grant to fund scholarships for self-funded learners in finance, revenue management and asset management courses.
Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Technification Is Causing Commoditization: Stand Out Through Humanification
Doug Kennedy's free August 21 webcast covers how over-automation risks brand commoditization, and trains frontline and leadership teams to balance tech with human connection.
Kennedy Training Network Announces Relaunch Of Its Front Desk “Heart of Hospitality” Certification Training Program
Kennedy Training Network relaunches its Certified Heart of Hospitality (CHH) program for front desk staff, updated for 2026, with remote or on-site delivery starting at $199 per person.
Employees who feel overqualified view more work tasks as unreasonable
Penn State research finds hospitality employees who feel overqualified are more likely to view tasks as unfair, increasing turnover intent, but respectful managers reduced these perceptions by 28%.
How Young Leaders Connect, Grow, and Lead Through HSMAI Europe
HSMAI Europe's Rising Leaders Council and Connecting Future Leaders program offer hospitality professionals aged 35 and under structured pathways to network, develop, and shape the industry across multiple European markets.
CHLA Hospitality Foundation Invests Over $160,000 in the Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals
CHLAHF awarded $160,000+ in scholarships to 97 students across 18 California colleges, with recipients to be honored at a gala on November 5, 2026, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel Spa.
UN Tourism and ITF call for action on women in tourism transport
A joint UN Tourism and ITF report reveals women hold just 6% of pilot roles and 3% of land transport jobs, prompting a three-year action plan to address structural and legal barriers.
Big Dreams, Meaningful Impact: Meet Hilton’s 2026 Thrive Winners
Hilton named 30 global team members as recipients of its 2026 Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs, offering up to one month of paid leave and grants of up to $5,000 for personal growth, caregiving, or community impact.
IHG Hotels & Resorts recognised as a top employer across the Middle East
IHG earned top employer status across multiple Middle Eastern markets in the 2026 Great Place to Work rankings, including the #1 Best Workplace in Saudi Arabia, citing talent programs like Masarona by IHG.
More Than Half of Young US Hospitality Workers Would Give Up 5% Pay Raise to Feel More Confident
A survey of 505 US hospitality workers found 54% of those aged 25-34 prefer better training over a 5% pay raise, with confidence-building cited as the top motivator over promotion or salary.
Hilton Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Open Doors of Opportunity Across America
Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation are donating 250 million Hilton Honors Points to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, with 10,000+ mentoring moments planned across six U.S. cities starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Las Vegas Sands Donates $150,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas for a Workforce Development Program Supporting Housing-Insecure Youth
Las Vegas Sands contributed $150,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas to fund a mobile coffee truck employment program providing job training and housing pathways for 20 housing-insecure youth ages 18-24.
Hotelschool The Hague earns QS 5-Star rating
Hotelschool The Hague becomes the first Dutch hospitality business school to earn a QS 5-Star rating, with an employer reputation score of 85.4/100 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
Accor and Inspired By KM launch "ibis unlocked" to support young people furthest from employment towards new opportunities
Accor and Kylian Mbappé's charity IBKM launch "ibis unlocked" in Brazil, France, Morocco, and Thailand, targeting NEET youth with digital training, NGO support, and hotel immersion experiences across ibis's 2,500+ properties.
Hyatt Reaches Global RiseHY Goal, Surpassing 10,000 Hires and Progressing Toward 15,000 Hires by the End of 2028
Hyatt's RiseHY program has hired 12,000 Opportunity Youth since 2018, surpassing its 10,000 target ahead of schedule, with a new goal of 15,000 hires by end of 2028.
Hilton Unveils New Workplace Research Showing That Even as AI Is Reshaping Work, the Real Advantage Is Human
Hilton's 2026 Trends Report, drawing on Ipsos and Morning Consult surveys of 2,000+ U.S. workers, finds human-centered leadership, mentorship, and purpose outrank perks and technology as drivers of engagement and retention.
Supporting the next generation of hospitality commercial leaders is one of our key strategic priorities
HSMAI Europe appoints Yana Kyrylyuk as Young Talent Program Manager to coordinate initiatives like the Commercial Career Start Program and Connecting Future Leaders for hospitality professionals under 35.
TakeOff! Challenge 2026: Redefining the guest experience at the heart of hospitality
Accor launches its 15th TakeOff! Challenge, inviting students globally to design innovative guest experience solutions focused on first impressions, welcome, and housekeeping standards.