Palm Springs Hospitality Association

06/11/2026

IT IS HERE PALM SPRINGS!!
XOXO Palm Springs starts today...June 11th!
12 days of film, music, dance, theater, food, art, and everything in between — happening all across the city, right now. Many events are free! Palm Springs doesn't do anything small. Come see what all the buzz is about!
visitpalmsprings.com/blog/post/xoxo-palm-springs/

06/10/2026

Palm Springs Hospitality Association June Luncheon
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Avalon Hotel, Palm Springs
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Join us for the June PSHA Luncheon at the iconic Avalon Hotel Palm Springs, featuring keynote speaker Lisa Vossler Smith, CEO of Modernism Week. Lisa will share insights on tourism, destination branding, and building one of Palm Springs’ most successful cultural events, now attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually.
We’ll also hear from Michael Shaw, Artistic Director of Dezart Performs, on the organization’s exciting future and new permanent home, along with Kelly Poirier of BeaconPath, who will provide updates on the PSHA Healthcare Network and strategies to help hospitality businesses manage employee benefits costs. Connect with fellow hospitality professionals, gain valuable industry insights, and be part of an inspiring afternoon of networking and community conversation.
We hope you can make it!
https://www.palmspringshospitality.org/event-6672790

06/08/2026

XOXO Palm Springs is official — June 11–22, 2026.
The first annual PALM SPRINGS CITYWIDE ARTS & CULTURE CELEBRATION!
12 days of film, dance, music, food, theater, architecture, and art taking over a city that somehow packs more culture than places ten times its size. Over 70 live venues, 100+ galleries, eight film festivals, two symphonies. This is the start of something big. Come be part of it!
Calendar of events:
https://visitpalmsprings.com/blog/post/xoxo-palm-springs

05/22/2026

Community Announcement!!!
CV Cycling Community Cycle Shop is hosting our very first Fix-It Drop-in on Saturday, May 23rd — and yes, it's completely free. Bring your bike and we'll help you fix it. You turn the wrenches, we supply the tools, the grease, and the know-how.
Information below:
Saturday morning May 23rd / 7-9AM
555 N Commercial Road #7, Palm Springs 92262

05/18/2026

The Coachella Valley’s biggest dining event is almost here.

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns May 29–June 7 with delicious prix fixe menus, exclusive dining specials, and unforgettable culinary experiences across the Coachella Valley. From sunny brunches and poolside bites to craft cocktails and elegant dinners, now’s the time to plan your foodie adventures.

And every reservation made through dineGPS.com helps support — so you can dine out and give back at the same time.

Reservations are filling fast — book now: www.dineGPS.com

05/18/2026

May is National Burger Month — the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite burger spot. From classic cheeseburgers to over-the-top creations, who do you think serves the best burger in Palm Springs?

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

Join us for an incredible PSHA Luncheon celebrating California Tourism Month.

We’re honored to welcome Lynn Carpenter, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Visit California, as our keynote speaker. As the leader behind global marketing efforts for one of the world’s most influential tourism organizations, Lynn will share powerful insights on tourism, branding, and the future of travel in California.

You’ll also hear from Judy Esterbrook of The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens about the inspiring conservation and education work happening right here in our valley, along with Jeffrey Bernstein presenting XOXO Palm Springs — an exciting new citywide arts & culture festival designed to energize our community and elevate visitor experiences across Palm Springs.

This will be an inspiring, informative, and high-energy luncheon bringing together hospitality leaders, meaningful networking, and important conversations about the future of our community.

Ace Hotel Palm Springs – Commune Space
Thursday, May 21, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

FREE for all PSHA Members | $50 for Non-Members
Seats are filling quickly — reserve yours today!
https://www.palmspringshospitality.org/event-6624937

04/24/2026

The Business Defense Speakers Panel - A free speaker panel event hosted and sponsored by Palm Springs Hospitality Association.

PSHA is bringing together a select group of experienced professionals for a focused conversation designed specifically for hospitality operators.

A solutions-driven panel for restaurant, lodging, retail and hospitality business operators focused on risk reduction, cost control, staffing, and smart growth.

Welwood Murray Memorial Library -
Cornelia White Room
100 S. Palm Canyon Dr

Tickets are very limited!
Monday May 4th , Check-in 3:30PM