AHLA Announces Technology Acceleration Award

Winners will be recognized at The Hospitality Show

WASHINGTON (April 24, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association and its technology committee, HTNG, announced today the inaugural AHLA Technology Acceleration Award, a new program to recognize companies that are advancing innovation in hospitality technology.

The award program will be held annually, and winners of this year’s event will be announced at The Hospitality Show, which takes place June 27-29 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Each year, the AHLA Technology Acceleration Award will recognize companies that have taken specific steps to further advance innovation in hospitality. This year, the award will showcase companies that have adopted HTNG Express, a new solution that shortens the process for post-booking hotel property management system integrations from months to just days.

To qualify for the award, companies must implement HTNG Express, submit an award application by June 1, and provide a virtual demonstration. Those interested in submitting an application may do so here.

“AHLA’s Technology Acceleration Award will do more than just recognize and celebrate hospitality innovation. The award will help drive industry advancement year after year,” said AHLA Chief Technology Officer Mike Blake. “Given that The Hospitality Show is our industry’s premier technology and operations event, there is no better forum in which to recognize this year’s winners.”

About AHLA

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide – including iconic global brands, 80% of all franchised hotels and the 16 largest hotel companies in the U.S. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Learn more at www.ahla.com.

About HTNG Express

HTNG Express is a revolutionary new and free standard that saves hoteliers time, increases competition among technology vendors, and drives innovation by shortening the process for post-booking hotel property management system integrations from months to just days. Learn more at www.htngexpress.com.

About The Hospitality Show

The Hospitality Show is a brand-new event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal: operating hotels efficiently and profitably. Produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the event will bring together top industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, procurement specialists and their teams. The Hospitality Show will take place June 27-29 at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Learn more at thehospitalityshow.com.