The Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association will host its eighth annual Star's of the Industry Awards Banquet at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown. A reception starting at 5:30 p.m., will be followed by a five-course dinner and awards ceremony. The program recognizes star performers who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in Alaska's hospitality industry. Winners will be announced at the awards banquet and will go on to compete in the American Hotel and Lodging Association's annual Stars of the Industry Awards program. For more information go to www.4aha.org/calendar.cfm.