HTNG TechOvation Award
The HTNG/AHLA TechOvation Award recognizes and rewards the latest technology innovation throughout all sectors of the hospitality industry.
Companies with a new product in the hospitality marketplace in 2025 or set to launch in 2026, have entered their solutions to gain industry recognition.
Congratulations to our 10 semi-finalists who will present live at The Hospitality Show (November 2-4 in Miami) where one will be named the 2026 HTNG TechOvation Award Winner!
Agilysys Intelligent Guest Profile, by Agilysys
AI Upselling, by Canary Technologies
Bridge App by dailypoint™, by Toedt, Dr. Selk & Coll. GmbH
Lead Shark, by Jacaruso Enterprises
Engage, by Alliants
Hotel Shield, by Hotel Shield
Nexity, by Towne
Optylink: Scout Intelligence™, by Optylink
Instant Quote, by MeetingPackage
RestAssure, by RestAssure LLC
2026 TechOvation Details:
- Submit an application and a 90-second video showcasing your company's new product and its potential impact on the hospitality industry. Applications and video submissions are now closed.
- These videos will be hosted on HTNG's YouTube Channel, where the public can view to see what innovative technologies are being introduced to the industry.
- All videos will be watched by an esteemed judging panel, consisting of senior-level hotel IT executives on the Global T100, who will choose all 10 semifinalists. Voting open 9/7-9/18
- The ten semifinalists will advance to present their products live at The Hospitality Show where the 2026 HTNG/AHLA TechOvation Award Winner will be selected! - Semifinalist fee (includes a show floor pass at The Hospitality Show): $2,500 USD Startup members, $3,500 USD AHLA Allied members, $5,000 USD nonmembers
