Cornell study shows how tax reform could boost hospitality investment
WASHINGTON (April 3, 2024) – The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, H.R. 7024, could provide substantial tax relief to hotels across the country, incentivizing investments in renovations and property upgrades, according to a Cornell University study commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
David Peller
Founder/CEO
With three decades of experience in the travel, hospitality, and technology industries, David Peller has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing businesses in this space, having led global teams at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google (including ITA Software), Booking.com, and Yanolj
North American hotel brands increasingly move toward sustainability certification to strengthen commitment to environmental well-being
WASHINGTON (April 2, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced today that Green Key Global, the sustainability certification body for hotels, is now jointly operated by the associations in the U.S. and Canada.
Karen Yue
Group Editor
Karen Yue is the Group Editor of TTG Asia Media's TTG Travel Trade Publishing business unit, a position that sees her leading a team of almost 20 editors, reporters and correspondents across Asia-Pacific and upholding the editorial quality of the team in the production of a stable of titles including TTG Asia, TTGmice, and TTG Show Daily.
AHLA to DHS: Expand H-2B visas so hoteliers can meet demand
WASHINGTON (March 28, 2024) - American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey today thanked President Biden for signing legislation allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the number of H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas, and called on DHS to exercise that authority as soon as possible so hotels can hire the staff they need to maintain and expand their operations.
Scott Strickland
Chief Commercial Officer
Scott Strickland is Chief Commercial Officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Scott is responsible for all aspects of IT, distribution, and revenue management at one of the world’s largest hospitality companies.
Ed Malinowski
CTO
Edward Malinowski joined KIN in February 2023 as Chief Technology Officer, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in innovation, transformation, strategy, and growth, as well as a storied passion for finding ways to leverage technology to solve large problems. Prior to KIN, he served as the Head of Group Technology at Jardine Matheson, driving the digital transformation of Jardine’s extensive group companies across the globe.