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.
Human Resources
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.
Six Months, No General Manager: How a Strategic Search Helped a Hotel Finally Land the Right Leader
Case study shows how repositioning a GM role as a transformation opportunity and using targeted outreach instead of job postings led to successful hire within five weeks.
By Alex Gould, Hospitality Leadership Recruitment, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
Executive Housekeepers in the Spotlight at Halekulani
Halekulani's executive housekeeper Audrey Goh shares insights on leading 160+ housekeepers, rebuilding after pandemic losses, and maintaining luxury standards through family-style management.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
HSMAI Celebrates Chapter Leadership Excellence at 2026 Mike Leven Leadership Conference
The March 2026 conference in LA recognized chapter excellence across categories from education to membership growth, with Ontario chapters winning multiple awards.
Mentoring The Next-Gen Hospitality Superstars
A hospitality veteran reflects on his early career at Marriott Griffin Gate, emphasizing the importance of developing raw talent rather than dismissing inexperienced workers.
By Doug Kennedy, President of the Kennedy Training Network, Kennedy Training Network (KTN)
White Lodging, JW Marriott Indianapolis Announce Retirement of General Manager Phil Ray
Ray concludes a 40-year hospitality career, with Fernando Estala transitioning from Indianapolis Marriott Downtown to replace him in June 2026.
Hotel Hiring Heats Up in Texas as Demand for Housekeepers and Managers Climbs in 2026
OysterLink analysis of Q1 2026 job postings shows housekeepers topped demand with 583 listings, followed by fast food workers and delivery drivers.
A Craft Hotel Inspired by a Princess, Led by Women
Kiana Beimes transformed OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel's TripAdvisor ranking from #46 to #3 while building a team of female leaders and Princess Ka'iulani-inspired programming.
Hozpitality® Launches Leadership Academy in the United States to Advance Hospitality Industry Education
The non-profit academy features an advisory board of nine California-based GMs offering live sessions and masterclasses.
Flexible master’s program helping graduate student pursue career goals
Penn State's hybrid master's program allows working hospitality professionals to advance their education while maintaining full-time hotel positions.
A Three-Year Hospitality Degree That Signals a Global Shift in Workforce Education
NAU's three-year hospitality degree addresses post-pandemic leadership shortages by cutting traditional program length while maintaining rigor through year-round scheduling.
Coast Hotels Celebrates Its Top Achievers
Coast Hotels recognized top performers across 10 categories at its annual brand conference, including first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hospitality management to waive application fees to PRLA dues-paying members
Penn State offers $3,000 master's scholarships and $1,000 certificate scholarships to first 15 PRLA member employees enrolling fall 2026-2027.
Arizona House of Representatives recognizes hotel industry for efforts to prevent human trafficking
The proclamation recognizes hotel training programs that have been completed 2.6 million times since 2020 through the No Room for Trafficking initiative.
Ninth Annual Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes Reception at ALIS Unites 75 Hospitality Companies Raises $2.1 Million to Advance Solutions to the Addiction Crisis
The event raised a record $2.1 million with 75 companies participating, while data shows 17% of hospitality workers have substance use disorders.
High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities
Penn State's six-day summer program for juniors and seniors includes business visits, kitchen operations, and industry expert interactions.
Hilton, Hyatt and IHG Hotels & Resorts Create Modernized, Updated Human Trafficking Prevention Training
The free curriculum, developed with survivor input, will be available through 2026 and joins Marriott's existing training completed over 2.6 million times.