Washington, D.C. – (May 16, 2017) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the appointment of Kevin Carey as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. This newly created position marks a pivotal point in AHLA’s recent evolution and will ensure that the organization is well positioned to build new revenue streams and further enhance value creation for its 24,000-strong membership base.
To help AHLA Members better locate the products and services they need, AHLA is pleased to announce the launch of our digital buyers guide, the Hotel & Lodging Guide. Created in partnership with the association world’s largest B2B publisher, MultiView this industry directory, formerly known as the Lodging Marketplace, enables hospitality professionals to source the products and services they need to effectively run their properties.
Memphis, Tennessee – (May 11, 2017) – U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) toured the Peabody Memphis today to meet with employees and see firsthand how this landmark hotel continues to play an integral role in the community after its doors opened almost 150 years ago.
Secaucus, NJ – (May 8, 2017) – Northstar Travel Group announced it has acquired the hotel investment event portfolio from Burba Hotel Network (“BHN”), the American Hotel & Lodging Association (“AHLA”), and their other partners. BHN produces 10 hospitality investment events and conferences around the world, including in Los Angeles, Miami, Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Mumbai.
Austin, Texas – April 12, 2017 – Returning for his second “Heart of the House” tour hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Congressman John Carter (R-TX-31) visited the Austin Marriott North today to tour the property, meet with hotel employees and learn more about the public policy issues that matter most to the hotel industry.
Bonita Springs, Florida – April 10, 2017 – Today, Representative Francis Rooney (R-FL) toured Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) “Heart of the House” hotel tour program. In its fourth year, this program connects members of Congress to a lodging facility in their district for the opportunity to gain insights as to how the industry creates jobs, offers a pathway for lifelong careers, and enhances the local economy and community.
(Chicago, IL. – March 22, 2017) – The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA) and the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today released a report by Oxford Economics analyzing the economic impact of the hotel industry to the City of Chicago. The report underscores the significant contributions lodging provides to the city, generating some $2 billion in federal, state and local taxes every year and supporting nearly 90,000 local jobs.
(Washington, D.C. – March 21, 2017) – World Wildlife Fund (WWF), with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today launched a series of pilot projects aimed at further reducing food waste in the hotel industry. WWF and AHLA developed the projects in conjunction with a working group from AHLA’s Food & Beverage Committee and Sustainability Committee.