text: ISHC to honor Wing T. Chao with the Pioneer Award at ALIS - ISHC
  Los Angeles (30 October 2017): The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), is proud to present Wing T. Chao with the 2018 Pioneer Award, an award established in 1996 to recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution, achievement and or improvement in the hospitality industry.
  Chao is greatly admired in the hospitality industry and he is highly respected in the architecture and design community. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his achievements including, but not limited to, the American Institute of Architects' Outstanding Achievement Award and the Legend Award by Contract Magazine, the leading publication for the commercial design industry.