HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 HR in Hospitality Awards, which honor outstanding innovation in technology and leadership in workforce management across the hospitality industry. The awards recognize organizations and teams that are redefining how hospitality workforces are hired, supported, and developed to deliver exceptional service while driving business success.
The Best HR Solution for Hospitality Business Award was presented to Zimyo. Zimyo helps hospitality employers manage dynamic, high-volume workforces through a unified, AI-powered HRMS that streamlines hiring, scheduling, payroll, and compliance. By reducing manual work, ensuring compliance, and delivering real-time insights, it enables organizations to improve efficiency, boost employee engagement, and strengthen retention in a fast-paced, experience-driven industry.
The Best Hospitality HR Team Award was given to Al Forsan Holding. This hospitality HR team demonstrates leadership excellence by combining empathy, innovation, and strategic people practices to build a high-performing, engaged workforce. Through initiatives such as wellness support during change, reimagined onboarding, and a strong culture of care, they empower employees, strengthen retention, and set a new standard for people-first leadership in the hospitality industry.
“Hospitality is built on people, and these award winners are setting a new standard for how organizations support, engage, and empower their workforce,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “Their contributions are helping the industry deliver exceptional service while building stronger, more resilient workplaces.”
The awards highlight the critical role of human resources in hospitality, an industry where employee engagement directly impacts guest experience and business outcomes. As hospitality companies face ongoing challenges in recruitment and retention, innovative HR solutions and people-first leadership are becoming essential competitive advantages. Zimyo’s AI-powered platform addresses the need for efficiency and compliance in high-turnover environments, while Al Forsan’s holistic approach to employee well-being demonstrates how strategic HR can foster loyalty and performance.
For a full list of HR.com awards, visit www.hr.com/awards. HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, offers resources including industry studies, professional education, webcasts, and certification prep programs. More information is available at www.HR.com.
