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2024 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced
the BC Hotel Association | April 22, 2024
Whistler, BC (April 22, 2024): The stage is set for an exceptional celebration of hospitality excellence in British Columbia as the finalists for the prestigious 2024 BC Hotel Association Awards of Excellence have been announced. The winners of these coveted awards will be celebrated in style during the Awards Gala on the evening of May 2, 2024—part of the 2024 BCHA Summit, taking place May 1-2, 2024, at Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The two-day Summit is an unparalleled industry event that brings together the most influential figures in British Columbia's accommodation sector, providing delegates with an opportunity to network, hear f...
Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Annual ‘Red Carpet Hospitality Gala’ Lights Up Big Apple
HANYC | April 17, 2024
NEW YORK--April 17, 2024--The Hotel Association of NYC Foundation, charitable arm of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC), hosted its annual “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala” at The Intercontinental Barclay in Manhattan on Monday, April 1, recognizing Hyatt Hotels and Resorts U.S. and Canada President Susan Santiago with its Hospitality Award and Robin Hood Foundation’s CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr. with its Humanitarian Award. Attended by more than 300 of the city’s hotel owners, executives, labor leaders and industry influencers, the event also featured keynote remarks delivered by former New York Governor David A. P...
Travel + Leisure Announces the 2024 It List of Best New Hotels
Travel + Leisure | April 16, 2024
NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 – Today, Travel + Leisure announces the 19th annual It List, a meticulously curated list of the best new and renovated hotels across the globe, which for the first time includes newly launched luxury cruise ships. In-depth coverage of this year’s It List is now available online, and in the May 2024 issue of Travel + Leisure, which hits newsstands April 19. This year, Travel + Leisure’s guide to the can’t-miss openings (and re-openings) covers everything from boutique hotels in Morocco and Portugal to grand resorts along the serene beaches of Mexico and Greece. The selected hotels and cruise ships span 39 c...
Hilton Announces 2023 Americas Development Award Winners
Hilton | April 15, 2024
Today, Hilton revealed its 2023 Americas Development Awards which recognize the achievements of owners, development partners, and hotel teams in the Americas across several categories. These annual awards celebrate the resiliency and commitment of our owners and team members who spread the light and warmth of hospitality. “We are thrilled to celebrate our owner and development partners who are the recipients of the 2023 Americas Development Award,” said Danny Hughes, president, Americas, Hilton. “Over the last year, we’ve seen travel continue to grow across the Americas, creating even more opportunities for our partners to welco...
Hotel Association of Los Angeles Recognizes Industry’s Brightest Stars
the Hotel Association of Los Angeles | April 11, 2024
HALA President & CEO Dr. Jackie Filla and KTLA's Wendy Burch pose with the 2024 HALA Stars of the Industry Awards winners. LOS ANGELES, CA – (April 11, 2024) —The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) celebrated the best and brightest of the industry Tuesday night at the second annual HALA Stars of the Industry Awards. Wendy Burch, KTLA’s star veteran reporter, MCed the dinner gala at the Omni Los Angeles with her unique flair, announcing awards from Best Housekeeper to Best General Manager. Across all roles, winners were recognized for hard work, dedication, going beyond their normal duties, and—most importantly—supporting ...
Company Culture Earns Hospitality America USA Today ‘Top Workplaces 2024’ Award
Hospitality America | April 9, 2024
Third-party hotel management company is recognized for fostering a workplace culture where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered GREENVILLE, S.C. – April 9, 2024 – What earns a hotel company the best-place-to-work designation? For employees of Hospitality America, it is “culture and coworkers,” “flexible scheduling,” and “respect, understanding and value given to my work” that enabled the third-party hotel management company to win the coveted “Top Workplaces 2024” award, co-sponsored by USA Today and Energage™. The Top Workplaces USA awards recognize midsize and large organizations with operations in mu...
HSMAI Celebrates 67th Annual Adrian Awards
HSMAI | February 15, 2024
McLean, VA (Feb. 15, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored travel marketing excellence at the Adrian Awards Celebration on Tuesday, February 13, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, NY with more than 500 industry and agency executives in attendance. This year, the 67th annual competition focused on WanderLOVE, highlighting the most creative and successful campaigns that spark a love for travel and ignite a desire for exploration, and celebrated the people behind the work. “We had over 800 entries for this year’s competition showcasing the most creative and impactful PR, market...
ISHC Honors Tracy Prigmore With the Pioneer Award at ALIS
ISHC | February 7, 2024
Los Angeles – February 7, 2024 - The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) presented Tracy Prigmore, Founder of TLTsolutions and creator of She Has a Deal., with the 2024 Pioneer Award. Kristie Dickinson, ISHC President and Managing Director/EVP of CHMWarnick presented Prigmore with the award during the conference plenary session. Dickinson remarked, “Tracy is a hotel owner, operator, develop, fund manager, educator, mentor, and founder of the She Has a Deal. pitch competition, which educates and awards equity to women to acquire hotels. She is rele...
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