EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology Announces 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards Finalists

Winners to be Announced Live at the Hotel Technology Forum (HTF) on November 13

CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology (HT) today announces the finalists for the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards, sponsored by Venza, which recognize the most innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking leaders in hotel technology. Winners will be selected by Hospitality Technology and members of HT’s Research Advisory Board and will be announced live during a special banquet dinner at the Hotel Technology Forum (HTF) on November 13 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

"As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hotel Visionary Awards, this year's finalists brilliantly showcase the industry's evolution,” says Abigail Lorden, Vice President & Publisher of Hospitality Technology. “They are not just adopting new technologies; they are pioneering the strategies that will define the next two decades of operational excellence and guest satisfaction."

“VENZA is proud to sponsor the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards and celebrate the forward-thinking pioneers leading hospitality through their vision and resilience,” said James Filsinger, CEO of VENZA. “As industry leaders in data protection, cybersecurity, and compliance, VENZA recognizes that these innovators are leveraging technology with purpose, driving progress that will undoubtedly strengthen the industry both now and in the years to come.”

“What’s most exciting to me about this year’s Hotel Visionary Awards is how innovation is purpose-driven, creating better guest experiences, supporting staff, and facilitating sustainable growth,” says Robert Firpo-Cappiello, Editor-in-Chief at Hospitality Technology. “The finalists show just how creative and forward-thinking our industry has become.”

The Hotel Visionary Awards honor exceptional contributions in several categories, spotlighting the partnerships, innovations, and individuals that are reshaping hospitality.

The finalists include:

BWH Hotels
Camelback Resort
Canary Technologies
Choice Hotels International
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
HEI Hotels + Resorts
Hospitality Solutions
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Oracle
Red Roof ®
Shiji
Sonesta International Hotels Corp.
Storey Hotel Management Group
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
White Elephant Resorts

HTF is the industry’s most exclusive gathering of hotel technology leaders, who come together to tackle challenges and identify opportunities, together. Solution providers can attend via sponsorship only. Qualified hotel operators are invited to register here.

About Hospitality Technology
Hospitality Technology (HT) is the only multichannel brand dedicated to covering the role of information technology in improving business performance for both hotel and restaurant operators. The Hospitality Technology editorial content portfolio includes an online publication that reaches more than 16,000 hospitality industry executives, networking and educational events (MURTEC, Hotel Technology Forum and MURTEC Executive Summit), a comprehensive website, e-newsletters, web seminars, and several exclusive annual reports and studies. Hospitality Technology is the parent brand of the Restaurant Technology Network (www.restauranttechnologynetwork.com), a membership community of restaurants and suppliers working together to solve industry challenges by shaping standards and sharing best practices. Visit Hospitality Technology online at www.hospitalitytech.com. Hospitality Technology is published by EnsembleIQ, headquartered in Chicago.

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About EnsembleIQ
EnsembleIQ is the premier resource of actionable insights and connections powering business growth throughout the path to purchase. We help retail, technology, consumer goods, healthcare and hospitality professionals make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage. EnsembleIQ delivers the most trusted business intelligence from leading industry experts, creative marketing solutions and impactful event experiences that connect best-in-class suppliers and service providers with our vibrant business-building communities. To learn more about EnsembleIQ, visit ensembleiq.com.

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Michal Christine Escobar

Senior Editor - Hotels

Hospitality Technology

mescobar@ensembleiq.com

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