International Luxury Hotel Association Partners with Honeywell for Hospitality Innovation at INSPIRE Las Vegas

Collaboration for Hospitality Innovation

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) is excited to announce its collaboration with Honeywell as its new Diamond Partner. This partnership symbolizes a pivotal moment in luxury hospitality, aimed at pioneering advancements in innovation, safety, and operational performance. The collaboration will be prominently featured at INSPIRE USA, ILHA's flagship event taking place from December 10-11, 2025, at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Honeywell, known globally for its expertise in building technologies and connected solutions, is poised to bring decades of experience in intelligent systems to the luxury hospitality sector. Their innovative approach focuses on enhancing guest experiences, boosting operational efficiency, and promoting environmental sustainability. This move aligns perfectly with ILHA's mission to collaborate with technology leaders who are at the forefront of transforming the luxury hospitality landscape.

A Statement from Leadership

Barak Hirschowitz, President of the International Luxury Hotel Association, expressed enthusiasm regarding the partnership, stating, "Honeywell's collaboration supports our mission to drive innovation across luxury hospitality worldwide. We are eager to showcase their leadership at INSPIRE Las Vegas, where industry decision-makers will gather to discuss the next steps for our sector."

INSPIRE Las Vegas: A Platform for Future Trends

At INSPIRE Las Vegas, Honeywell will host an insightful session titled Intelligent Luxury: How Smart Tech is Redefining the Guest Experience. This panel will include esteemed industry professionals, such as Vijay Raghavan, Senior Director of Offering Management for Honeywell Hospitality; Gamal El-Fakih, Vice President of Operations at Marriott International; Will Gilbert, Co-founder of Bodhi; and Rodney Linville, Global Head of IT at Nobu Hotels. The discussion aims to explore how technology and human insight can seamlessly integrate to create personalized guest experiences, while emphasizing how data-driven design and automation redefine luxury standards.

In the face of evolving consumer expectations and the demand for heightened sustainable practices, this session will address how luxury hospitality professionals can leverage smart technologies to meet and exceed these expectations.

Building a Global Community for Luxury Hospitality

The Las Vegas event is set to follow the recent INSPIRE Europe, held from November 12-13 in Prague, which successfully united over 1,400 hospitality executives, investors, developers, and industry brands. Together, these events represent a leading B2B platform for establishing connections, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaboration within the luxury hospitality sector.

Join Us

Registration is currently open for INSPIRE Las Vegas, with final passes available at inspire.ilha.org/us. This is an unmissable opportunity for those in the hospitality industry to be part of discussions that will shape the future of luxury hospitality.

About ILHA

The International Luxury Hotel Association serves as the premier trade organization within the luxury hospitality sector, connecting hoteliers, travel professionals, and industry partners worldwide. With a community of over one million professionals globally, ILHA is dedicated to fostering growth, best practices, and innovation in luxury hospitality.