BC Hotel Association Goes Behind the Scenes of BC Hospitality with The Check-In
BCHA launched The Check-In, a six-part video series hosted by a UBC student, spotlighting hospitality career paths at hotels across British Columbia.
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AHLA Foundation Names Jagruti Panwala as 2026 Peggy Berg Castell Award Recipient
Jagruti Panwala, President and CEO of Wealth Protection Strategies and AHLA Executive Committee member, will receive the award at The Lodging Conference 2026 in Phoenix on October 7.
AHLA Foundation and AH&LA
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.
Five Reasons Why Adding Digital Tipping to the 2027 Budget Can Boost Employee Retention and Guest Satisfaction
GratifID CEO argues that adding digital tipping to 2027 budgets addresses hotel staffing shortages, citing AHLA data showing 42% of operators cite workforce shortages as a top financial pressure.
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%.
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.
Pride Beyond June: Building Hospitality Where Everyone Feels Welcome
Area Sales Manager Aricia Oliveira of Pier House Resort and La Concha Key West argues that LGBTQ+ inclusion and authentic leadership must be year-round practices, not seasonal campaigns.
The Truth About Hotel Industry Culture
A data-backed examination of hotel industry workforce culture covering upward mobility, poverty wages, physical injury rates, high turnover, trafficking exposure, and the post-pandemic labor shift.
By Nasir Zahir
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.
Your Training Manager Just Became a Developer
The article argues that AI "vibe coding" tools let hotel training managers build adaptive, personalized training apps for as little as $25/month, addressing a turnover crisis costing operators nearly $6,000 per replaced employee.
By Jun Kwon, Teaching Instructor, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
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.
The Massachusetts Lodging Association Honors Industry Community Nominees, Names Winners and Recognizes Leadership at Annual Stars of the Industry Event
The MLA's 2026 Stars of the Industry event at Fenway Park drew 450+ attendees and honored top hotel employees, managers, and programs across Massachusetts, including an inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award class.
L.A. moves to delay $30-an-hour minimum wage for hotel, airport workers tied to 2028 Olympics
LA City Council voted 9-6 to potentially postpone the $30/hr minimum wage for hotel and airport workers from 2028 to 2030, amid pressure from businesses threatening to repeal the city's gross receipts tax.
Canada’s Hospitality Labor Market in 2025 and the Road to 2030
The Staffing Agency report reveals Canadian hospitality spending reached $104 billion in 2025, but operators struggle with high turnover despite hiring above pre-pandemic levels.
FORWARD/26 Draws Record-Breaking Attendance, Showcasing the Future of Hospitality Leadership
The AHLA Foundation's annual women's leadership event drew 1,000 hospitality professionals to Atlanta, featuring 50+ speakers and 20 breakout sessions focused on advancing women in executive roles.
AHLA Foundation Recognizes Leaders Accelerating Women’s Career Advancement
The Foundation honored Sarai Jacko of Fairmont and Justin Knight of Apple Hospitality REIT at FORWARD/26 for advancing women's careers in hospitality leadership.
AAHOA Supports Women in Hospitality Through Industry Collaboration
AAHOA partnered with Travel Portland to support women's career advancement through networking and mentorship opportunities at a dedicated forum.
Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Bestows Grant to NYC Police Foundation, Bolsters Public Safety Initiatives Within Hospitality Sector
The $15,000 grant funds Crime Stoppers, an anonymous reporting program operating since 1983 that offers cash rewards for safety tips.
Newport Hospitality Group Teams Earn Top Apple Hospitality REIT Honors Showcasing Culture of Excellence and Impactful Leadership
Newport's Fairfield Inn Charlotte Matthews won Apple Hospitality REIT's Shining Apple Award while team member Tom Johnson earned individual Apple Award recognition.