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Questex and AHLA Celebrate Success of The Hospitality Show 2024: Driving Growth, Sustainability, and Industry Connections
The Hospitality Show | November 4, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 4, 2024) – The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), last week wrapped up its second annual event at The Henry B. González Convention Center with three days of groundbreaking insights, networking opportunities, and innovative solutions designed to elevate the hospitality industry. The Hospitality Show witnessed an impressive year-over-year growth attracting 4,800 attendees and 460 vendors, marking a 26% increase in attendance and a staggering 43% growth in vendors. “The Hospitality Show exists to convene our industry’s top operations and techn...
AHLA Announces Appointment of Rosanna Maietta as President & CEO
AHLA | October 31, 2024
WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Rosanna Maietta has been selected to serve as the association’s next president & CEO, effective Nov. 14. Maietta is a talented executive with a global career marked by success working alongside boards and leading teams to high performance. Over the span of her career, she has achieved exceptional success in public affairs, strategic planning, association management, team building, and leadership. Having previously served as president & CEO of the AHLA Foundation and executive vice president of communications and public relatio...
The Hospitality Show Wraps Up With Key Insights on Increasing Revenue, Streamlining Operational Efficiency, and Innovating Sustainability Initiatives
The Hospitality Show | October 31, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 31, 2024) – Today, The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), concluded with a third day of insightful programming and an expo hall full of products and solutions aimed at enhancing revenue, optimizing operations and improving guest satisfaction. The day opened with a keynote session titled, “Breaking Barriers: Erin Andrews on Leadership, Resilience, and Teamwork.” During this session, moderated by Eva Saha, Erin Andrews, FOX Sports Broadcaster, spoke about her path as a trailblazing woman, insights on leadership, resilience, and creating meani...
Global Hospitality Study Exposes Critical ‘Aspiration-Reality Gap’ in Measuring Per-Guest Revenue Beyond the Room
Agilysys | October 30, 2024
-- Research from Agilysys reveals 82% of hospitality executives recognize the value of augmenting RevPAR metrics with Revenue Per Available Guest (RevPAG) goals, but 56% feel unprepared to do so -- Oct 30, 2024 (SAN ANTONIO, Texas and ALPHARETTA, Ga.) – Today at the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s The Hospitality Show being held in San Antonio, Texas, Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, released the findings of its 2024 Global Hospitality Impact Study: Unlocking Revenue Beyond the Room. This comprehensive survey of 489 hospitality executives and tec...
Day Two at The Hospitality Show Delivers Game-Changing Insights, Hands-On Experiences, and Unmatched Networking for Hotel Owners and Operators
The Hospitality Show | October 30, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 30, 2024) –The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), continued today for a second day of programming for hotel owners and operators at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Show also celebrated the grand opening of its expo floor, which featured over 400 of the industry’s top vendors offering solutions to drive innovation and profitability, interactive showcases, and dedicated breakout sessions. The main stage opened with three sessions designed to provide insights into growth through development, technology, and commerci...
AHLA Names 2024’S Top General Managers, Hospitality Tech Innovators at The Hospitality Show
The Hospitality Show | October 30, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 30, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its 2024 General Managers of the Year, TechOvation, and Technology Acceleration Award winners during The Hospitality Show in San Antonio, Texas. AHLA’s 2024 general managers of the year are: GM Lifetime Achievement Award: The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa, Hot Springs, Va., Managing Director Mark Spadoni GM of the Year, Extended Stay Property: TownePlace Suites by Marriott Naples, Fla., General Manager Dasha Chayka GM of the Year, Select-Service Property: Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Twin Falls, Idaho, General Manager Tif...
Visual Matrix Supports AHLA & AHLA Foundation To Promote Human Trafficking Awareness Training, Support Alongside Expanded Access to Housekeeper S
Visual Matrix | October 28, 2024
Hoteliers gain expanded knowledge and support in the fight against human trafficking Richardson, Texas, Oct. 28, 2024 – Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is working with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its charitable giving arm, AHLA Foundation, to provide expanded access to the organization’s resources and training materials to help educate hoteliers in the fight against human trafficking. Through the partnership, hoteliers will know of and be able to use free training content developed by Marriott International, in collaboration with Protect All C...
AHLA Foundation Awards Hospitality Scholarships for 2025
AHLA Foundation | October 25, 2024
Nearly one million dollars in scholarship awards to support the next generation of hospitality leaders WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2024) – AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, announced the distribution of nearly one million dollars in scholarship funding for students at hospitality programs around the country. The Foundation awarded approximately $944,000 to 369 students who will be attending 88 different colleges and universities. AHLA Foundation awards two types of scholarships: self-nominated, in which students apply directly to compete for one of eight scholarships regardless of where they a...
