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The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have opened nominations for the prestigious 2026 Rising Star Award CALA to be presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA). This is the 16th year ISHC and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have collaborated to recognize emerging, talented leadership in the Caribbean and Latin American regions.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality technology solutions, today announced that Rudding Park - an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf resort in Harrogate - has appointed Agilysys hospitality software solutions to support a large-scale technology transformation across its growing, multi-amenity luxury hotel business.

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) celebrated the best in travel and hospitality marketing at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, February 18, at the New York Marriott Marquis. More than 500 industry leaders and agency executives gathered to honor the campaigns, brands, and marketers shaping the future of travel. Centered on this year’s theme, “The Exceptional Experience,” the evening highlighted the powerful, personal, and transformative impact of travel marketing from compelling storytelling and captivating campaigns to purpose-driven initiatives that move the industry forward.

Hotel managers have a significant opportunity to improve their working relationships with meeting planners, ensuring smoother events and driving repeat bookings. By adopting a partnership approach, hotels can move beyond simply providing space to becoming indispensable collaborators. This guide details the 5 C’s of Partnership: satisfying meeting planner needs through Customization, Communication, Collaboration, Consistency, and Check-in.

I had the opportunity to take part in a panel at the 9th Fabrique du Tourisme, alongside a representative of global tech and a demanding voice of responsible digital innovation. More than an editorial, what I am offering here is a long-form advocacy piece, intended to justify the uniqueness of our profession—one that should enable it to embrace AI as a tremendous opportunity.

Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.The Hartford hotel market has undergone notable shifts over the past five years following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The market rebounded relatively quickly, with occupancy levels in 2022 only modestly below 2019 levels and ultimately surpassing pre-pandemic performance in 2024. Average daily rate (ADR) recovered even more strongly, exceeding pre-COVID levels beginning in 2022 given the market’s pricing resilience and strong demand base.

In the lead up to FHS Saudi Arabia, taking place at from 20-22 April 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we asked industry partners about what’s next for hospitality investment in the Kingdom in line with this year’s event theme: "Where Opportunity Meets Capital."