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.
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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.
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.
Georgia Leaders and Hospitality Industry Unite to Reaffirm Commitment to Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts
Georgia officials and major hotel associations announced expanded human trafficking prevention training requirements for hospitality staff statewide.
Labor and Employment Roundup: What to Expect in 2026
JMBM law firm outlines 15+ new California employment laws taking effect in 2026, including expanded paid family leave, AI regulations, and strengthened whistleblower protections.
Excellence Endowment Bolsters Senior Living Programing in Hospitality Management
Penn State's School of Hospitality Management receives $50,000 total from Liberty Lutheran and Waverly Heights to expand senior living career programming.
New 2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends Report Finds Operators Improve Labor Efficiency Amid Rising Wages and Softer Revenue
Report reveals U.S. hotels cut labor hours by 7-15% across departments while maintaining profitability despite wage increases up to 5.9%.
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U.S. Hospitality Hits an All-Time Workforce High as a New Labor Crisis Emerges, New 2025 Report Finds
Despite reaching record workforce levels, the industry faces 70-80% annual turnover in hotels and restaurants, with QSR exceeding 100%.
Report benchmarks representation of women, Black leaders in hotel industry
Penn State study of 10,000+ hospitality leaders shows women's representation stagnant at senior levels while Black leadership declined from 2.2% to 2.1% over three years.
Tourism Leader Rossi Ralenkotter Loses Battle with Cancer
The man who helped create the iconic Las Vegas brand-ad campaign, “What Happens Here, Stays Here” has passed away after a 16-year battle with cancer.
AHLA Foundation Awards More Than $700,000 in Academic Scholarships to 246 Students Nationwide
AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of AHLA dedicated to supporting a strong hotel industry workforce, today announced the distribution of more than $710,000 in academic scholarships to 246 students at 64 schools across the country for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Study: H-2B Visa Program supports U.S. workforce, positively impacts domestic salaries and jobs
The H2B Workforce Coalition, an effort aimed at protecting American workers through a stable and reliable seasonal workforce, today released a comprehensive economic analysis that explores the impacts and realities of the H-2B Visa Program. Completed by Edgeworth Economics, the study finds that the H-2B program has not had a detrimental effect on jobs and the salaries of U.S. workers - it has increased wages and supported the labor force.
Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale Certified as Silicon Valley’s First Neuro-Ready Hotel
A new partnership between Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale and Friendly Accessibility is making travel more inclusive for neurodivergent hotel guests.