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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...
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...
HFTP 2024 Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, October 24 at Annual Convention
HFTP | September 25, 2024
The HFTP 2024 Annual Business Meeting will take place Thursday, October 24 in conjunction with the association's Annual Convention at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT USA. Running 4:30–5:30 p.m. local time, attendees will hear the various accomplishments of HFTP from the past year and what to expect from the association over the next year. In addition, the 2024–2025 leadership will be installed. What: HFTP 2024 Annual Business Meeting When: Thursday, October 24 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. Where: Cabaret at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino Who: All HFTP members are invited to attend. Be sure to register for the HFT...
The Hospitality Show Wins Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award for Best New Launch
AHLA | September 23, 2024
New York/Washington (Sept. 23, 2024) — The Hospitality Show, the groundbreaking event designed to empower the hospitality industry produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has been awarded the prestigious Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award for Best New Event Launch 2023. This recognition underscores the show's success in bringing together the diverse facets of the hospitality industry through an innovative and impactful format. Launched with the singular mission to help the hospitality industry operate more efficiently and profitably, The Hospitality Show achieved remarkable success in its ...
HerOwnership Conference Ignites Empowerment: AAHOA Unites Women Hoteliers for Leadership and Growth
AAHOA | September 18, 2024
REDONDO BEACH, CA, September 18—Women hoteliers from across the nation converged at the 2024 HerOwnership Conference by AAHOA, a dynamic two-day event crafted by women for women in the hospitality industry. Centered around the empowering themes of executive presence, hotel ownership, and mental health and wellness, the conference inspired attendees to connect, lead, and thrive in an industry where their voices and leadership are more important than ever. Some 300 people attended the event, which marked the third annual HerOwnership Conference for AAHOA. "The hospitality industry stands out because women comprise most of the workforce,...
HSMAI Announces First Ever Commercial Futures Forum
HSMAI | September 16, 2024
McLean, VA (Sept. 16, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International is excited to announce the first ever Commercial Futures Forum, which will take place on Oct. 28, 2024 in San Antonio, TX, held in conjunction with The Hospitality Show produced by AHLA and Questex. This inaugural event, planned by an HSMAI steering committee of Chief Commercial Officers, will bring together top commercial leaders to explore the evolving dynamics of business travel and loyalty within the hotel industry. The half-day forum, themed “Understanding the Changing Dynamics of Business Travel,” will address the commercial impacts o...
The Hospitality Show Announces 2024 Sustainability Programming, Initiatives
The Hospitality Show | August 20, 2024
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to co-locate Autumn Summit at The Show Register for The Show NEW YORK (Aug. 20, 2024) – The Hospitality Show, the industry’s leading technology and operations event produced by Questex and The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), announced a slate of sustainability programming and initiatives for this year’s event, including the co-location of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Autumn Summit at The Show, which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 28-30, 2024, at the Henry B. González Convention Center. World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Autumn Summit wil...
HSMAI Washington DC Announces State of the Industry Program
HSMAI Washington DC | August 14, 2024
WASHINGTON (Aug. 14, 2024) – The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual State of the Industry program Aug. 22 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. The program, designed to help area hospitality sales, marketing and revenue-management professionals prepare their plans and budgets for 2025, will feature Jessica Carey, Knowland vice president, customer operations; Chris Ely, Global Business Travel Association director, research; Michele Gordon, Amadeus vice president, sales - ...