Miami – The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and The BHN Group have opened nominations for the prestigious ALIS CALA Rising Star Award (formerly Rising Star Award – Caribbean) to be presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA), a merger of the former CHRIS and HOLA conferences. This is the 15th year ISHC and The BHN Group have collaborated to recognize emerging, talented leadership in the Caribbean, and now Latin American, regions.
Candidates must meet the following criteria and will be evaluated on three key categories – Achievement, Impact, and Recommendation:
- 35 years of age or younger, born on or after April 20, 1990;
- Is currently, and has been, working in a hospitality-related field;
- Is recognized by leaders in the hospitality field as a rising star; and
- Is currently living and working in the Caribbean or Latin America with a minimum of two years’ experience in the market
For more information or to nominate a candidate, please visit the ISHC Rising Star Award webpage. The deadline for submissions is on or before midnight EST on March 3, 2025. Please note that all candidates need to be nominated by another person from within their organization or someone with direct work experience with the nominee.
About ALIS Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA)
The newly launched event, called ALIS Caribbean Latin America (ALIS CALA), will debut on April 29-May 1, 2025 (Tuesday-Thursday) at the Loews Coral Gables in Coral Gables, Florida. The merger of the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) conferences into ALIS CALA promises to create an enriched and more comprehensive conference experience for sponsors and attendees alike, bringing together the best of both events. This approach will lead to the overall continued growth and collaboration reaching investors, owners, and developers throughout the vibrant Caribbean and Latin American regions and the continued focus on local equity, debt, and development firms will ensure that ALIS CALA remains a key platform for fostering connections and driving growth in the region. ALIS CALA is produced by Northstar Travel Group in association with The BHN Group. Visit the ALIS CALA website for more information.
About Northstar Travel Group (www.northstartravelgroup.com)
Northstar Travel Group is the leading B-to-B media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. The company owns 14 media brands connecting 1.4m industry professionals through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, social, print and more than 100 events in 13 countries. Northstar Travel Group is owned by EagleTree Capital. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com.
About The BHN Group
The BHN Group is the worldwide leader in developing and organizing conferences for the hotel and tourism investment community. With over three decades of experience, more than 190 events completed to-date, and in excess of 130,000 international delegates, these conferences have become “must attend” events for industry leaders who come together to network, conduct business, and to learn about the latest trends. The current slate of events include: the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles; ALIS Law in Los Angeles; ALIS DESIGN+ in Los Angeles, the ALIS Summer Update series held in various U.S. cities; ALIS CALA in Miami; Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) in Singapore; HICAP UPDATE in Hong Kong, and HICAP Australia New Zealand (HICAP ANZ) in Sydney. The BHN Group also publishes Hotel Investment Today, a digital media outlet focused on the ROI of hotel investment. The BHN Group’s website is the gateway for information about the annual conferences it produces, as well as a direct link to important players in the hospitality investment world.
About ISHC
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants is truly The Leading Source for Global Hospitality Expertise, represented by over two hundred of the industry’s most respected professionals from across six continents. Collectively, ISHC members provide expert services in over fifty functional areas and have specialized skills in virtually every segment of the hospitality industry. ISHC is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. Candidates undergo a rigorous screening process, ensuring that all ISHC members have a reputation of integrity and are qualified by their experience, training, and knowledge to develop and express sound judgment on industry issues. Additional information about the organization, along with a directory of ISHC members, is available on the ISHC website at ishc.com.
Jennifer Castellarin
Director of Membership & Marketing
+1 413 563 6449
ISHC
