Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City

06/08/2026

⚾ It's that time of year again! Ticket sales are open for Hospitality Dat at The K! Grab your colleagues, friends and family and join us for our of our favorite industry nights!
Special discounted tickets can be purchased here - https://www.gofevo.com/event/Kchotel8

05/14/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-best-world-cup-experience-comes-hotel-key-card-andrea-o-hara-skxfc

There’s going to be a moment during the World Cup when Kansas City feels electric. You’ll hear it in the streets before sunrise.

04/22/2026

We are tremendously proud of these students who did an amazing job helping us plan and execute our first annual Hospitality Career Fair!

04/22/2026

What an incredible day for the future of hospitality in Kansas City!

We were proud to host our first annual Hospitality Industry Career Fair in partnership with the Hotel & Lodging Association, the Greater KC Restaurant Association, and the Greater KC Area Attractions Association.

✨ 250+ students joined us to explore careers in hospitality
✨ Breakout sessions on résumé building and professional presence gave students real-world tools to succeed
✨ The afternoon opened to the public, connecting even more talent with opportunity

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing students at Summit Tech Academy for helping us bring this event to life! Your energy, professionalism, and hard work made all the difference.

And to our incredible employers: thank you for showing up and investing your time to help make this event a success!

This is just the beginning. We can’t wait to see this event continue to grow and help build a strong, passionate hospitality workforce for years to come!
Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association

04/03/2026

They're talking about us, friends! Don't miss our Hospitality Industry Career Fair on April 22nd at Hy-Vee Arena from 12:30-2:30!

If you've ever wanted to work in the best industry in the world, now is your opportunity!

Hospitality employers - register for a free table to participate and connect with job seekers across the metro. https://web.kansascitylodging.org/events/Hospitality-Industry-Career-Fair-EmployerVendor-Registration-4040/details

Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association

Kansas City's hospitality industry is hosting the first annual Hospitality Career Fair in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. https://fox4kc.com/sports/2026-world-cup/kansas-city-hospitality-career-fair-aims-to-fill-hundreds-of-jobs-ahead-of-world-cup/

03/05/2026

Hotels. Restaurants. Attractions.

Kansas City’s hospitality industry is hiring — and we want to meet you!

Join us at the Hospitality Career Fair and connect with employers offering real career opportunities, competitive pay, and room to grow in one of the most exciting industries in the world.

📍 Hy-Vee Arena
🗓️ April 22

👥 Job seekers are encouraged to attend and explore opportunities across the hospitality industry.

🏨 Hospitality employers can participate for FREE. Contact our office to reserve a table - [email protected]

01/05/2026

⚽🌎 World Cup Countdown: It Starts Now.

As Kansas City prepares to welcome the world, HLAKC is gearing up to support our hotel teams every step of the way.

Stay tuned as we roll out training opportunities and resources designed to help your staff feel prepared and empowered.

Have a specific training need?
💬 Tell us—HLAKC is here to help.

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We’re deeply thankful for our HLAKC members — the people who keep Kansas City’s hospitality welcoming, warm, and world-class. Grateful for all you do, today and every day. 🤎

11/13/2025

✨ What a night at the 2025 HOSPY Awards! ✨
We gathered at the Kansas City Zoo to celebrate the incredible people who make our hospitality industry shine — and WOW did this community show up.

👏 Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees! Your hard work, passion, and commitment to hospitality are what keep Kansas City glowing brighter every year.

🙏 A huge thank-you to our sponsors for making this celebration possible and for continuing to support the heart of our industry.

If you couldn’t join us this year, we missed you — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in 2026. 🌟

Parking Company of America KC : USA

10/30/2025

This is the FINAL CALL to join us at The HOSPY Awards! ⏰
Seats are filling fast for this unforgettable evening celebrating Hospitality’s Outstanding Stars & Professionals of the Year.
Register today and secure your spot! https://www.kansascitylodging.org/the-2025-hospy-awards.html
Shout out to our Presenting Sponsors Parking Company of America KC and Agenda: USA for making this event possible!