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The International Luxury Hotel Association today announced ILHA INSPIRE 2026, its flagship North American luxury hotel conference, taking place December 15–16, 2026 at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida. The two-day event is expected to draw 900–1,000 senior investors, developers, owners, and operators from across the global luxury hospitality industry. ILHA INSPIRE 2026 will open with a keynote interview featuring Tina Edmundson, President of Luxury at Marriott International , interviewed by Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide — a conversation exploring luxury hotel strategy, brand positioning, and how the world's most discerning guests are redefining what exceptional looks like. The program also features a leadership fireside chat with Carolyne Doyon, President & CEO of Club Med North America & Caribbean , who has led the portfolio to its highest-ever revenue performance, while expanding its premium positioning and modernizing the brand for a new generation of travelers. Luxury travelers have become extraordinary curators of their own lives. They aren't looking to simply visit the world's most captivating places – they want to feel connected to them, to the people behind them, to stories that can't be found in a guidebook, and to craft their own stories. Our role is to create experiences that are as emotionally resonant as they are exceptional. That's why conversations like those at ILHA INSPIRE are so important. They challenge us to think beyond today's expectations, exchange ideas across the industry, and collectively shape the future of luxury hospitality in ways that are more meaningful, more personal, and ultimately more enduring. Tina Edmundson, President of Luxury, Marriott International Luxury today is a feeling more than it is a product. Travelers now are craving a true vacation from the day-to-day, not just a change of scenery. They want to unplug, reconnect with one another, and rediscover what actually makes them happy. Club Med has spent years claiming its place in the premium space by protecting exactly that, the connection, spontaneity, and simple fun people are missing most. I'm excited to join fellow leaders at INSPIRE to discuss how our industry can keep creating experiences that are more meaningful, more intentional, and deeply relevant to today's traveler. Carolyne Doyon, President & CEO of Club Med North America & Caribbean The INSPIRE 2026 agenda spans investment and development, AI and technology, wellness and longevity, brand extension, sustainability, F&B strategy, marketing, workforce and talent, and the future of the luxury guest experience. Additional speakers and session details will be announced in the coming months. The conference will be preceded by the ILHA Board Meeting on Monday, December 14, and will close with the President's Dinner on the evening of December 16, an invitation-only gathering for speakers, sponsors, and board members. INSPIRE isn't just about who's in the room. It's about the questions we ask each other while we're there. We've built an agenda with the right people and the right information, but the real value comes from the debate and discussion that happens across every touchpoint

McLean, VA – Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) today announced that submissions are now open for the 2026 Adrian Awards, marking the 70 th anniversary of the travel industry's premier awards competition, recognizing excellence in hospitality and travel marketing. For 70 years, the Adrian Awards have celebrated the campaigns, brands, agencies and professionals whose creativity, innovation, and strategic vision have elevated the hospitality and travel industry. As the industry evolved, the Adrian Awards have evolved alongside it, recognizing the ideas and achievements that continue to shape the future of travel marketing. The 2026 Adrian Awards will honor outstanding work across 34 categories spanning advertising, public relations, integrated marketing, digital innovation, social media, experiential campaigns and more. New categories for this year’s competition include the Best-of categories, designed to highlight the most innovative and stand-out campaigns within airlines, attractions, cruise lines, Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), hotel or resort, OTA, restaurant/dining, and short-term rentals. Winners will be recognized on Thursday, March 4, 2027 during the Adrian Awards Celebration at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The Adrian Awards have commemorated the very best in hospitality and travel marketing for 70 years, celebrating the ideas, campaigns, and people who continue to move our industry forward. As we mark this milestone anniversary, we’re proud to honor both the remarkable legacy of the Adrian Awards and the innovative work that will define the next generation of travel marketing. We look forward to celebrating another exceptional class of winners. Brian Hicks, President and CEO of HSMAI 2026 Adrian Awards Entry Categories: Advocacy Leadership & Community Impact, in partnership with Destinations International AI Powered Marketing Best Airline Campaign Best Attraction Campaign Best Cruise Campaign Best DMO Campaign Best Hotel or Resort Campaign Best OTA Campaign Best Restaurant/Dining Campaign Best Short-Term Rental Campaign Broadcast, Streaming or Audio Business-to-Business/Trade Campaign Commercial Strategy Innovation Consumer Brand Campaign Content Marketing Contest/Sweepstakes Creator & Influencer Marketing Customer Experience Innovation Experiential Marketing Feature Placement Consumer Media (magazine or newspaper): Online or Print Feature Placement Trade Media: Online or Print Marketing Innovation New Opening/Launch Personalization & Loyalty Marketing Print Collateral Relaunch of Existing Property or Product Reputation Management Search & Performance Marketing Social Media Engagement Special Event Sustainability & Stewardship Technology, Data & Analytics Excellence Video Website Submissions will be reviewed and scored on Marketing Objectives, Creativity, Quality, Content, and Results, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze honors awarded. Gold recipients will be eligible for Platinum Award consideration, with Platinum honorees advancing for the opportunity to receive Best of Show recognition across paid, earned, owned and integrated/multi-channel marketing categories. The deadline to submit entries is September 15, 2026. Full details regarding submission requirements, eligibility criteria and category information are available at adrianawards.hsmai.org . Submissions are evaluated by a panel of more than 200 seasoned professionals from across the fields of hospitality, media, digital marketing, and communications. Each entry is reviewed independently by multiple judges and scored across five equally weighted criteria: objectives, strategy, creativity, execution, and results. To support and align with the industry’s

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📅 2026 will see the Independent Hotel Show in Miami. Genna Panagopoulos, VP of Development at Minor Hotels, discussed the event on Suite Spot. She highlighted recent successes, including the launch of 12 brands and the upcoming Wolseley hotel in New York (2024), Anantara Turks and Caicos (2029), and Miami (2030). The focus is on experiential travel and expanding Minor's footprint in North America with strategic development and innovative hospitality concepts.

📊 On November 5, 2026, HSMAI Europe will host its inaugural Commercial Strategy Forum in Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles during EquipHotel Paris (November 2-5, 2026). This full-day event aims to connect hospitality leaders across sales, marketing, revenue, distribution, technology, and leadership. EquipHotel Paris attracts 80,000 industry professionals and features over 1,200 exhibitors, with 30% international. Sessions will include networking and expert-led discussions, fostering sustainable revenue growth in hospitality.

🎨 In 2026, Design Parade in Hyères, France, celebrates its 20th 'Objet' and 10th 'Architecture d’intérieur' competitions. Highlights include Tin Ayala's grand prize for remixed Andean ceramics, Valentin Bayoud's cocoon design, and Simon Searle and Victoire Lesthevenon's public prize. The festival at Villa Noailles showcases eco-conscious, Baroque craft designs, and runs until September 4. Featuring exhibitions at Hôtel des Art, Toulon, it emphasizes Mediterranean wisdom and design innovation amid Europe's heatwaves.

🎨 In Nusfjord, Norway, fishing and tourism are central to the local economy. Svein, a seasoned fisherman, shares tales from his 60-year career on a 60-year-old boat. The Lofoten Islands, historically a hub for 30,000 seasonal fishermen, now attract tourists drawn to its landscapes and cultural renaissance. Highlights include Fotografiska's photography exhibition in Nusfjord (March 20 to October 31, 2026) and creative spaces like the KaviarFactory and Trevarefabrikken, showcasing art and music intertwined with the region's natural allure.

🏨 The Hotel Marketing Association's 2026 Hotel Marketing Awards, part of HOSPA, honored top UK hospitality marketing talent. This annual event acknowledges exceptional strategic and creative marketing efforts.