The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) is now accepting nominations for the Young Leader Award to be presented at Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum Europe, Middle East, and Asia (IHIF EMEA) in Berlin, Germany 31 March - 2 April 2025.

The Young Leader Award was established by ISHC and IHIF EMEA in 2009 to recognize and celebrate the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Thirty-five years of age or younger, born on or after 1 April 1990;
  • Currently works for or directly within the hospitality sector;
  • Is recognized by peers and industry members as an emerging leader for the hospitality industry;
  • Whose contributions are already making an impact on the hospitality industry

For more information or to nominate a candidate, please visit the ISHC Young Leader Award webpage.

The deadline for submissions is on or before midnight GMT 7 February 2025 for consideration.

Reflecting on the significance of this recognition, last year’s award winner, Briana Swift, Regional Vice President of Development at Hyatt, shared: "I am profoundly humbled and delighted to receive such an award and am grateful to work for an organization that has invested in my professional growth from the earliest stages of my career."

Please note that all candidates need to be nominated by a sponsor from within their organization or by someone with direct work experience with the nominee.

About ISHC

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants is truly The Leading Source for Global Hospitality Expertise, represented by over two hundred of the industry's most respected professionals from across six continents. Collectively, ISHC members provide expert services in over fifty functional areas and have specialized skills in virtually every segment of the hospitality industry. ISHC is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. Candidates undergo a rigorous screening process, ensuring that all ISHC members have a reputation of integrity and are qualified by their experience, training, and knowledge to develop and express sound judgment on industry issues. Additional information about the organization, along with a directory of ISHC members, is available on the ISHC website at ishc.com.

Jennifer Castellarin
Director of Membership & Marketing
+1 413 563 6449
ISHC

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