AHLA Foundation - Night of A Thousand Stars Gala 2026

25 January 2026
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Avenue of the Stars
United States - Los Angeles, CA 90067

Celebrating Hospitality's Stars of the Industry Awards & Benefitting AHLA Foundation

The Night of a Thousand Stars gala celebrates hospitality's unsung heroes: the property-level talent that makes the industry so unique. The Gala provides resources to fund scholarships, apprenticeships, and grants to community-based partners across the country.

Kick off your 2026 ALIS by joining over 500 AHLA and AHLAF board members, industry executives, brand representatives and owners for the 8th annual Night of a Thousand Stars Gala on Sunday, January 25.

Award Winners Announced: LIVE @ Night of a Thousand Stars Gala

🌟 North Star Award: Lodging Employee of the Year - recognizing employees who embody hospitality and commitment to their property and community

🌟 Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year - recognizing rising leaders under 30

🌟 Scholar of the Year Award - recognizing outstanding hospitality student achievement

🌟 Hotel Hero Award - honoring a team member who went above and beyond to help a guest, colleague, or property in a true time of need

🌟 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award - presented annually by AHLA, AHLA Foundation and the BHN Group to recognize and honor the transformational leadership of industry icon Arne Sorenson, former president & CEO of Marriott International.

AHLA Foundation
www.ahlafoundation.org/
1250 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1100
USA - Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-289-3180
Fax: 202-289-3199
Email: foundation@ahla.com