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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...
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 Condemns New York City Council Passage of the Safe Hotels Act
AHLA | October 24, 2024
WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the New York City Council passed the “Safe Hotels Act.” “Today’s passage of the ‘Safe Hotels Act’ (Int. 991) by the City Council caps a legislative scramble and special interest power play that will do irreparable harm to the city’s hotel industry and tourism economy. From the start, this rushed and haphazard legislative process has been in service of one goal; to deliver a single special interest victory at the expense of small and minority-owned ...
Hospitality Companies Pledge More Than 100,000 Hours of Work for Overlooked Populations
The American Hotel & Lodging Association | October 22, 2024
WASHINGTON (Oct. 22, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the United States, and Procure Impact, a first-of-its kind B2B marketplace for products that support overlooked communities, today announced a major milestone in the implementation of their Dignity of Work Pledge. Twenty-three hospitality companies have pledged over $7.4 million in purchases to reach the Dignity of Work Pledge goal of 100,000 hours of paid employment for people who face barriers to work. By choosing to source responsibly through Procure Impact, the companies will provide millions in revenue for businesses ...
The Hospitality Show Announces Highlights and Key Sponsorships for 2024
The Hospitality Show | October 21, 2024
NEW YORK (Oct. 21, 2024) – The Hospitality Show, the industry’s leading technology and operations event produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), announced an extensive list of program highlights and sponsorships today. This year’s event will take place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 28-30, bringing together thousands of owners, operators, and leading hospitality professionals for three days of networking, education, and tangible tools to operate more efficiently. Recently awarded the prestigious Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award for “Bes...
