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AHLA Welcomes Steven Nicholas as Board Member
AHLA | May 18, 2023
WASHINGTON (May 18, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Steven Nicholas, Managing Principal and Head of Asset Management for Noble Investment Group, has been appointed to the board of directors. The AHLA Board of Directors represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and real estate investment trusts (REITs), management companies, vendors, and state associations. “Over his more than three-decade career, Steven has distinguished himself as one of the industry’s top authorities on hotel operations and profitability,” said AHLA President & CE...
Bharat Patel Becomes Newest Chairman of AAHOA
AAHOA | April 17, 2023
LOS ANGELES, Ca., Apr. 17 – Florida hotelier Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA, is the new Chairman of AAHOA’s Board of Directors. Patel became chairman at the conclusion of the 2023 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in Los Angeles, Ca., which set a record level of booth sales for the Trade Show, making it the largest in AAHOA history. “I am honored to serve America’s hotel owners as the newest AAHOA Chairman,” Patel said. “Like the theme from AAHOACON23, I look forward to honoring the past and creating a bolder future by working with AAHOA’s nearly 20,000 Members to ensure we reestablish strong partnerships with our state association...
AAHOA Announces New Secretary and Board Members at AAHOACON23
AAHOA | April 17, 2023
LOS ANGELES, Ca., Apr. 17 – Rahul Patel of Bradenton, Florida, is the new AAHOA Secretary. Patel is the Proprietor of Wisdom Group, LLC. AAHOA Members also elected the following ten members to the Board of Directors: Arkansas Regional Director: Danny (Chintu) Patel Florida Regional Director: Chetan (Chris) Patel Georgia Regional Director: Vikesh (Vik) Zaver Greater Los Angeles Area Regional Director: Naresh (ND) Bhakta North Central Regional Director: Bhavesh N. Patel North Pacific Regional Director: Ankit Panchal North Texas Regional Director: Dhiren Masters Director at Large Western Division: Nalin (Neil) Pate...
HSMAI Foundation Announces Members of 2023 Board of Directors
HSMAI Foundation | February 21, 2023
McLean, VA (Feb. 21, 2023) The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation is proud to announce the members of its 2023 Board of Directors. HSMAI Foundation leaders have a passion for helping solve the sales, marketing, and revenue talent challenges being faced by many hotel and hospitality companies. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives, led by chair, Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Travel Group, who is in her second year of a two-year term. “I’m excited to champion another year of initiatives that help to attract, develop, and engage diverse talent in our industry” ...
HSMAI Americas Welcomes New Board Members
HSMAI | February 17, 2023
McLean, VA (Feb. 17, 2023) The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the members of its 2023 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics, and suppliers. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members, led by chair, John Washko, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mohegan Sun, who is in his second year of a two-year term. “I’m excited to welcome our new board members as the board sheph...
AHLA Announces 2023 Officers, Board, Executive Committee
AHLA | January 30, 2023
RLJ Lodging Trust’s Leslie D. Hale Named Chair WASHINGTON (Jan. 30, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its 2023 Officers, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, which include top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry. RLJ Lodging Trust President & CEO Leslie D. Hale was named chair of the board; Hilton Chief Financial Officer and President, Global Development Kevin Jacobs was named vice chair; Aimbridge Hospitality President & CEO Michael J. Deitemeyer joins as secretary/treasurer; RLJ Lodging Trust Chief Operating Officer Tom Bardenett will remain chair...
HFTP Announces 2023 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors
HFTP | January 5, 2023
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced its 2023 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The association leaders represent a wide variety of segments within the hospitality industry, including: clubs, academics, hotels, finance, technology and more. These HFTP leaders volunteer their time and professional expertise to help guide and progress the association to the forefront of the industry as it carries out its strategic plan. The HFTP Global Board is the primary decision-making body of the association. Under the Board’s vision, HFTP is able to expand its international reach and address th...
AAHOA Announces New Secretary and Board Members
AAHOA | April 19, 2022
Baltimore, MD, Apr. 15 – Kamalesh (KP) Patel of Santa Cruz, CA, is the new AAHOA Secretary. Patel is the CEO of Aarav Hospitality, LLC, and AKS Hospitality, LLC. AAHOA Members also elected the following ten members to the Board of Directors: · Alabama Regional Director: Sanjay M. Patel · Central Midwest Regional Director: Arti Patel · North Carolina Regional Director: Pinkesh Patel · Northeast Regional Director: Preyas Patel · Northwest Regional Director: Taran Patel · Upper Midwest Regional Director: Kalpesh Joshi · Washington DC Area Regional Director: Deepak Patel · Director at Large Eastern Division: Pin...
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