PHOENIX, Ariz., July 27, 2026 — Harry Javer, Producer and Founder of The Lodging Conference, one of the industry’s leading events for Hotel Owners, CEOs and Deal Makers, announced today that Liam Brown, 2026 Chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Board of Directors and former Group President, U.S. and Canada, Marriott International, will be recognized as … [Read more...] about The Lodging Conference to Honor Liam Brown with 2026 Above & Beyond Lifetime Achievement Award
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Ocra Joins Actabl Partner Network to Accelerate AI-Powered Parking Revenue Management for Hotel Portfolios
The hospitality industry’s leading parking RMS and GDS partners with Actabl to help hoteliers seamlessly capture high-margin, non-guest parking revenue without operational friction June 11, 2026 – Ocra, the first AI-powered revenue management system (RMS) and global distribution system (GDS) purpose-built for hotel parking assets, today announced its preferred technology … [Read more...] about Ocra Joins Actabl Partner Network to Accelerate AI-Powered Parking Revenue Management for Hotel Portfolios
Folio Joins Avendra International’s Preferred eProcurement Partner Network to Help Hotels Optimize Program Spend
Strategic procurement collaboration helps hotels realize greater value and savings from negotiated supplier programs, building on proven results. DURHAM, N.C. and Rockville, MD – June 30, 2026 – Folio, the financial operations and procurement platform purpose-built for hospitality operators, today announced it has joined Avendra International, a global leader in … [Read more...] about Folio Joins Avendra International’s Preferred eProcurement Partner Network to Help Hotels Optimize Program Spend
Lifetime AAHOA Member Wins HD 2025 Award for the Tiller House Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott in Laguna Hills CA
The Tiller House in Laguna Hills Won Top Honors at the 22nd Annual Hospitality Design (HD) Awards LAGUNA HILLS, CA—Tiller House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, has been officially named the winner of the Select Service Hotel category at the 22nd Annual HD Awards, presented by Hospitality Design magazine. This prestigious award, announced on May 5, 2026, in Las Vegas, … [Read more...] about Lifetime AAHOA Member Wins HD 2025 Award for the Tiller House Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott in Laguna Hills CA
Folio Expands Hospitality Payment Suite with Launch of New Expense Product at HITEC 2026
Hospitality’s first integrated expense solution gives hotel operators greater visibility and control over operational spend DURHAM, N.C. – June 11, 2026 – Folio, the financial operations and procurement platform purpose-built for hospitality operators, today announced Folio Expense, the hospitality industry’s first fully-embedded expense management system that is directly … [Read more...] about Folio Expands Hospitality Payment Suite with Launch of New Expense Product at HITEC 2026