Washington, December 14, 2010 — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is hosting a variety of industry events in 2011, providing a forum for members to network with the industry’s top executives, learn best practices, and stay on the pulse of the industry. 
 
January 24-26, 2011
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, California

• ALIS, one of the largest hospitality investment conferences, benefiting the educational, research, and training missions of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation.

March 15-16, 2011
AH&LA Legislative Action Summit
J.W. Marriott
Washington, D.C.

• LAS connects members with influential policy makers on Capitol Hill and the Administration to network and develop legislative solutions for pertinent industry issues. 

April 25, 2011
HotelPAC Golf Tournament
Hershey Country Club
Hershey, Pennsylvania

• Modeled after the highly-successful Broadmoor Classic, the golf tournament raises funds to support industry-friendly candidates for federal office. 
  

June 14-15, 2011
AH&LA Summer Summit

• Members converge for four fast-paced days of committee meetings, seminars, and networking.  AH&LA recognizes notable industry professionals and properties with the annual Stars of the Industry Awards. 
  

August 14-August 17, 2011
AH&LEF Golf Classic
The Homestead
Hot Springs, Virginia

• Avid golfers are invited to attend this annual event, raising vital funds for industry research and scholarship initiatives benefiting the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation.

August 29, 2011  
AH&LA HotelPAC Broadmoor Classic Golf Tournament
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado

• As HotelPAC’s top-earning event, this tournament is one of the most successful methods for raising vital funds that support industry-friendly candidates for federal office. 
  

November 11-15, 2011          
AH&LA Fall Conference held in conjunction with the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, New York

• In conjunction with the industry’s premier tradeshow that draws 30,000 attendees and offers 25 educational seminars on timely industry topics, the Fall Conference features a gala honoring the AH&LA incoming chair, HotelPAC reception, committee meetings, and much more.

These events are made possible via the generous support of the AH&LA Key Club members, including American Express, Heartland Payment Systems, Hcareers, and HD Supply. 
 
For more information on these events, and a comprehensive calendar of additional state events, please visit online AH&LA Industry Calendar at http://www.ahla.com/calendar.asp.  Press interested in covering events are invited to contact Kathryn Potter, (202) 289-3131.

Serving the hospitality industry for a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom-line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members.