AHLA Announces 2026 HTNG TechOvation Award Winners

TechOvation Award Finalists


MIAMI BEACH, FL (Nov. 4, 2026) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)/Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced Hotel Shield as the recipient of the 2026 AHLA/HTNG TechOvation Award. Now in its 11th year, the award recognizes innovative technology solutions addressing the hospitality industry’s evolving needs, and the people and companies behind them.

New AHLA Report Says AI Is Giving Hotel Teams More Time for What Matters Most: Guests

MIAMI BEACH, FL (Nov. 4, 2026) — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), in partnership with hospitality software company Actabl, today released a new report on how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting hotel operations. Unveiled at The Hospitality Show, the report finds that AI’s greatest value is as an enabler for the hotel workforce, not a replacement for critical hospitality labor.  

American Hotel & Lodging Association Names 2026 General Managers of the Year at The Hospitality Show

GM Award winners, from left to right, neil patel, Chris Egbert, Greg Cook, Marie Ciss, Greg Leonard, McClinton Heil, and Brad Everett

MIAMI BEACH, FL (Nov. 3, 2026) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the recipients of its 2026 General Managers of the Year Awards during The Hospitality Show in Miami Beach, Florida. The awards recognize general managers (GMs) who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest service, support their teams, and strengthen their communities.

AHLA Expands Premier Partner Program With 10 New Companies

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the addition of 10 new companies into its Premier Partner program, which offers opportunities for top hospitality industry suppliers and service providers to engage with AHLA members in areas of common interest. The latest additions include Silver Partners ADP, Docyt, Hot Shoppe Services International, Pinnacle Live, Uberall, and Walmart Business, and Associate Partners ConnexPay, Nowsta, Source, and US Foods.  

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