The IHLAEF Events:
The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation's events help support the scholarship program and provide a way to enhance and showcase the finest employees of our hotel industry.
There is always something cooking on the calendar to either raise funds or awareness or offer performance training or recognition of tireless, exceptional service given to our Illinois visitors. Check back for updates on timely programming. Seminar topics include Bed Bug Detection & Early Prevention, ADA Compliance, Safety and Security and Crisis Management and Communication.
A few highlights of the year include:
The Hospitality Games, H-Games:
Resilience, stamina and excitement are the key ingredients for this annual competition among Illinois lodging industry employees. Hotel teams compete in relay events of skill and a knowledge bowl to promote teamwork, camaraderie and pride. Winners are awarded prizes and trophies, while sponsors showcase their products and provide giveaways. This event was awarded Top Public Relations Program in 2003 by ISHAE, The International Society of State Hotel Association Executives. In conjunction with Where University. Stay tuned for details on H-Games 2012....
Pony Up for the Kids:
Join us for a day of horseracing at it's finest and our largest fundraising event of the year, at Arlington Park Racecourse. Stay tuned for details for Pony Up VI on Friday, June 15th, 2012!