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AHLA Elevates Kevin Carey to Senior EVP and COO
AHLA | February 24, 2023
WASHINGTON (Feb. 24, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is promoting Kevin Carey to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer. Kevin joined AHLA in 2017. He is the force behind the growth and organizational expansion of the association and the AHLA Foundation. Under his leadership, AHLA’s revenues have grown by nearly 50%. Kevin’s success is driven by his work to increase membership and diversify non-dues revenue sources. He spearheads several innovative strategic partnerships and has a keen eye for orchestrating mergers with peer hospitality associations. Kevin is responsible for lead...
AHLA Foundation Welcomes New 2023 Board of Trustees
The AHLA Foundation | January 30, 2023
WASHINGTON (January 30, 2023) – The AHLA Foundation today announced its newly elected 2023 Board of Trustees, which includes a diverse slate of senior leaders from across the hotel industry who are committed to changing lives and building the hospitality workforce of tomorrow. Tom Bardenett, chief operating officer for RLJ Lodging Trust, will continue his role as the chairman of the board; Julienne Smith, chief development officer, Americas, at IHG Hotels and Resorts remains vice chair; and Anu Saxena, president and global head of Hilton Supply Management, will continue to serve as secretary and treasurer. “It is a privilege to be Ch...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Donates $500,000 to AHLA Foundation Human Trafficking Survivor Fund
AHLA Foundation | January 25, 2023
No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund Grows Its Impact with Over $2 Million in Total Donations WASHINGTON (Jan. 25, 2023) – The AHLA Foundation today announced a $500,000 donation from IHG Hotels & Resorts to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel industry’s longstanding, united commitment to combat human trafficking. With this donation, the Survivor Fund will build upon the industry’s ongoing commitment and work to end human trafficking and support the economic stability of human trafficking survivors. By funding community-based organizations, the NRFT Survivor Fund supports survivors’...
Record Night at 5TH Annual Hotel Industry Gala With $1.2 Million Raised
AHLA | January 23, 2023
Industry’s Top honor, North Star Award, Presented to Sandra Hudgins, Sonesta Select Chattanooga at Hamilton Place & President, CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Ballotti Receives 2nd Annual Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award LOS ANGELES (Jan. 23, 2023) – The AHLA Foundation raised a record $1.2 million at its 5th annual gala to celebrate winners and up and coming hospitality super stars, while raising funds to support the AHLA Foundation programs that are helping the industry recruit and retain the stars of tomorrow. Each year, the Night of a Thousand Stars gala celebrates the hotel industry’s most important VIPs ...
AHLA & AHLA Foundation Honor National Human Trafficking Prevention Month & Announce Major Survivor Fund Donation
AHLA Foundation | January 11, 2023
WASHINGTON (Jan. 11, 2023) – AHLA and The AHLA Foundation are once again recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention month by participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s largest Blue Campaign initiative - #WearBlueDay, which is celebrated today, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. This kicks off a series of events and thought leadership activities in January to showcase the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) program, a national effort that unites the hotel and lodging industries around collective strategies and actions to help eradicate human trafficking. Engagement opportunities include an event in partnership...
AHLA Names Anna Blue President of AHLA Foundation
AHLA | January 9, 2023
WASHINGTON (January 9, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the singular voice representing every segment of the hotel industry, today announced two leadership additions to the association and its charitable giving affiliate. Anna Blue has been named President of the AHLA Foundation and Jacqueline Policastro has been appointed Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications. “After a thorough search, we are proud to welcome Anna and Jacqueline to the Foundation and AHLA teams,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “Their collective experience and fresh energy will only continue to build o...
Hilton Global Foundation Donation Grows Industry Trafficking Survivor Fund by 50%
AHLA Foundation | October 27, 2022
WASHINGTON (October 27, 2022) – The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today announced a $500,000 donation from Hilton Global Foundation to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel industry’s united efforts to eradicate human trafficking. The NRFT Survivor Fund will equip community-based organizations with the resources they need to engage and support trafficking survivors – from direct financial support of their short-term, baseline needs to career-related support that can empower survivors and set them up for stability and success. The donation comes after the...
Aimbridge Hospitality Welcomes 93 Associates to AHLA Foundation’s Fall 2022 Apprenticeship Program
Aimbridge Hospitality | October 24, 2022
Industry leader is committed to driving internal growth, excellence and development PLANO, Texas, October 24, 2022 — Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, announced a cohort of 93 new associates joining its American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation Fall 2022 Lodging Manager Apprenticeship Program. The cohort is another example of the investments Aimbridge is making to secure top industry talent and foster an environment of growth and development across its team. “We’re taking meaningful action to invest in our associates’ development and are extremely proud of our team’s commitment...
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