History & Milestones

Reflecting on our unique history, accomplishments and growth over the years.

1988

October 1988

In the Beginning

Fifteen hospitality consultants (of the original 19 charter members) come together at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville to discuss the formation of a society that would become known as the International Society of Hospitality Consultants.

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1989

March 1989

Making it Official

First Official Membership Meeting – Membership Criteria, Code of Professional Conduct, and By Laws are approved by the Membership – Hyatt Hotel Newport Beach, CA

March 1989

Establishing Leadership

Chuck Pinkowski is named Executive Director and ISHC’s first President

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1990

March 1990

Creating a Roadmap

The first Strategic Plan was created with Ed Beauchamp, Strategic Planner, and later approved by the membership at the Marriott Baypoint Resort in Panama City Beach, FL.

March 1990

Moving on Up

Chuck Pinkowski is named the first Chairman of the Board at the Annual Conference, Panama City Beach, FL.

October 1990

Corporate Expansion

Gloria McCollum joins ISHC as the first administrative staff.

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1994

October 1994

Membership Milestone

Laurence Geller is initiated as Member #100

October 1994

Women in Leadership

Peggy Berg becomes the first female Chairman.

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1995

January 1995

CapEx: A Study of Capital Expenditures in the US Hotel Industry

The first CapEx Study was published as ground-breaking, industry-changing research. It was presented at the UCLA Hotel Investment Conference (now ALIS).

 

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1996

March 1996

ISHC Upgrades its “Technology” 😉

Membership began using an email roster for member communications.

September 1996

Pioneer Award Established

The Pioneer Award was created to recognize one individual each year for making an outstanding contribution, achievement, and or improvement in the hospitality industry.

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1997

January 1997

First Pioneer Award

The First Pioneer Award was presented to Randy Smith of STR at the UCLA Hotel Investment Conference (now ALIS).

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1998

September 1998

Happy 10th Anniversary ISHC!

ISHC celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN.

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1999

January 1999

ISHC’s Famous Top-Ten Trends

Bob Patterson creates the press worthy “Top Ten Trends Impacting the Hospitality Industry.”

March 1999

Industry Official

The “Friends of the Society” Sponsorship Program was created at the Hotel Vancouver in Vancouver, BC Canada

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2000

January 2000

CapEx 2000: A Study of Capital Expenditures in the U.S. Hotel Industry

2nd CapEx Study published and presented at the UCLA Hotel Investment Conference (now ALIS).

January 2000

Back to the Drawing Board

An intensive Strategic Planning session was facilitated by Judy King. Over 30 members participated at the Marina del Rey Hotel in California.

March 2000

Chuck Pinkowski Member Service Award Established

David Brudney is the first recipient of the award at The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA.

October 2000

Changing of the Guard

Lori Raleigh named Executive Director.

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2004

October 2004

Global Expansion

Bernard Delomenie becomes the first Chairman of the Board based outside of the United States.

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2007

January 2007

CapEx 2007: A Study of Capital Expenditures in the Hotel Industry

3rd CapEx Study published and presented at ALIS

 

 

February 2007

Next Level Reached

ISHC yearly membership tops 200 (205 exactly) members for the first time

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2008

October 2008

Happy 20th Anniversary ISHC!

ISHC celebrates its 20th Anniversary in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Fairmont Hotel

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2009

February 2009

IHIF Young Leader Award established

Leslie McGibbon was presented with the 1st award at the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin, Germany

April 2009

Corporate Expansion once Again

Andrea Belfanti joins the administrative staff with Lori Raleigh, Executive Director

April 2009

ISHC joins social media

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants group on LinkedIn is formed.

August 2009

ISHC Global Insights partnership with Hotel News Now established

ISHC members are invited to contribute regularly to Hotel News Now and contribute 24+ articles annually.

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2011

May 2011

Rising Star Award – Caribbean established with The BHN Group

Rafael Bolivar was presented with the 1st award at the Caribbean Hotel Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami, FL.

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2013

April 2013

Making Some Adjustments

Second intensive Strategic Planning session facilitated by Judy King in Chicago, IL

May 2013

For only the 3rd time in ISHC History

Andrea Belfanti is named Executive Director as Lori Raleigh retires

October 2013

Happy 25th Anniversary ISHC!

ISHC celebrates its 25th Anniversary at the Westin Playa Bonita in Panama City, Panama

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2014

January 2014

ISHC CapEx 2014: A Study of Capital Expenditures in the Hotel Industry

4th CapEx Study published and presented at ALIS

January 2014

Rising Star Award – South Asia established with The BHN Group

Saurabh Bakshi was the 1st recipient of the award, presented at the Hotel Investment Conference in Hong Kong.

October 2014

Rising Star Award – Asia Pacific established with The BHN Group

Christopher Hur was the recipient of the 1st RSA-AP award, presented at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) in Singapore

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2015

October 2015

The Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting is established

Current ISHC member and Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, Jonathan Jaegar, was the 1st recipient of the award, presented at the ISHC Annual Conference in Berlin, Germany.

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2017

January 2017

Pioneer Award 20th Anniversary

Ian Schrager was the 20th anniversary honoree which was presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, CA.

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2018

January 2018

ISHC CapEx 2018: A Study of Capital Expenditures in the Hotel Industry

5th CapEx published and presented at ALIS.

October 2018

Happy 30th Anniversary ISHC!

ISHC celebrated its 30th Anniversary at the One Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach, FL

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2022

June 2022

Celebrating Diversity

The first two recipients of the inaugural Celebrating Diversity Scholarship, sponsored by the authors of the Hotel Investments – Issues & PerspectivesNYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, ISHC, and AHLA were Chandler Williamson of North Carolina Central University and Morgan Best of Virginia State University.

November 2022

But Who’s Counting Anyway?

ISHC reaches 2,000 followers on LinkedIn

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2023

January 2023

ISHC CapEx 2023: A Study of Capital Expenditures in the Hotel Industry

6th CapEx Study presented at ALIS in Los Angeles, CA and published November 2023.

February 2023

ISHC Partnership with Hotel Investment Today Established

ISHC Members are invited to contribute articles regularly to the Outside Perspectives column

October 2023

Happy 35th Anniversary ISHC!

ISHC celebrated its Anniversary at the 35th Anniversary Conference at the Park Hyatt – Washington, D.C.

September 2024

2024 ISHC Annual Conference

ISHC to hold their Annual Conference for the first time in both the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East. 

 

 

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