philanthropy
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...
Marriott Bonvoy & The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation Provide $500K Donation to World Central Kitchen for Disaster Response Effort
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL | June 19, 2024
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott (JWASM) Foundation are combining forces to donate $500,000 to World Central Kitchen (WCK), the non-profit organization founded by renowned chef José Andrés. The donation is expected to greatly enhance WCK’s ability to provide meals in the wake of natural disasters and crises around the world, helping those in need receive the nutrition and support they require during challenging times. The donation builds on the company’s and the Marriott family’s longstanding support for WCK. Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Execu...
Early Career SHM Alumni Pay It Forward
Penn State School of Hospitality Management | April 18, 2024
Recent SHM Alumni have provided their alma mater with new student support options UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – The School of Hospitality Management (SHM) in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development (HHD) has received a series of gifts from recent alumni, bolstering the support available to students. In this series, we spotlight recent alumni who have decided to give back to their alma mater, supporting students following the path they helped to trailblaze. As one of the longest-running hospitality programs in the nation, SHM equips students with the technical knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to meet the needs of an ...
HSMAI Foundation Launches Century Campaign Fundraising Initiative
The HSMAI Foundation | September 25, 2023
Building a Bridge to Our Brightest Future FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: McLean, VA (Sept. 25, 2023) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation has announced the launch of its Century Campaign, a five-year fundraising effort ahead of the organization’s upcoming 100th anniversary in 2027. Donations to the Century Campaign will be used to further the mission of the Foundation and its efforts to attract new talent, develop emerging talent, and engage existing talent in the hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue optimization professions. “The Century Campaign pays tribute to the organization’s l...
Hilton Global Foundation Announces 2022 Grant Recipients, Commits Nearly $2 Million in Grants and Awards During Hilton’s Annual Travel With Purpose
Hilton | October 21, 2022
MCLEAN, Va. – As Hilton’s primary philanthropic arm, the Hilton Global Foundation announced its commitment to grant nearly $2 million towards organizations whose efforts support destination stewardship, climate action, career development and community resilience. Funds will be distributed across the Hilton Global Foundation’s annual grantees and to various non-profit organizations who have demonstrated a meaningful commitment to preserving the destinations where they operate. “There has never been a more important time to support efforts towards a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient world. The Hilton Global Foundation is uni...
The CEO’s Guide to Giving: How a Hotel Industry President Created a Private Foundation
William J. Holstein | September 1, 2017
From creating a legacy and introducing family members to philanthropy to ensuring that donations are used effectively, there are lots of reasons that families associated with successful businesses are opting to take an active role in giving back. In this three-part series, Chief Executive spoke with philanthropic business leaders to gain their insights on supporting foundations, private foundations and donor-advised funds. This is Part II. Harris Rosen decided not to wait until retirement to start giving away the money he made as an owner and operator of a collection of seven convention and leisure hotels all in Orlando. He still holds...
