As a guest speaker, Meetings Today’s Taylor Smith had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Women in Tourism and Hospitality National Conference March 28-29 in San Diego. Read on to learn about the history of the conference and see highlights from this year’s event.
Article - The International Society of Hospitality Consultants Marks Its 35th Anniversary Year - The Society has over 200 members spanning more than 25 countries and is the leading source of hospitality expertise for owners, investors, and developers.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) announced today it marked its 35th Anniversary. The Society was established in 1988 by 19 founding members to promote the awareness and advancement of the hospitality consulting profession and to foster a high ethical standard for the industry. Thirty-five years later, ISHC has become the leading source of hospitality expertise, boasting over 200 members spanning more than 26 countries in over 50 functional areas across the hospitality spectrum. ISHC members are leaders in their respective areas of expertise.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) presented Alejandro Zozaya, former Chairman of Apple Leisure Group, with the Pioneer Award which recognizes an individual annually who has made an outstanding contribution, achievement and/or improvement in the hospitality industry.
The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLAF) – a philanthropic organization that aims to elevate, educate and empower the hospitality workforce – today released the 2022 “Diversity of Hospitality Industry Public Boards” research report. Aiming to create an industry “as diverse as the guests we serve,” this research aligns with AHLA’s 5-year, $5 million commitment to advance DE&I across the hospitality arena.