Working on your behalf for your future.
We’re doing whatever it takes to ensure the health of the industry, for today, for tomorrow, for all of us.
Our Staff
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Vice President, Impact Marketing and Communications
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Manager, Development and Fundraising
Our Board
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CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Chief Development Officer, Americas | IHG Hotels & Resorts
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VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
President & Global Head | Hilton Supply Management
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SECRETARY/TREASURER
President & CEO | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.
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IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Chief Operating Officer & EVP | RLJ Lodging Trust
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Chief Executive Officer | Standard International
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Chief Executive Officer | White Lodging
Chief Executive Officer | NewGen Advisory
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Chief Human Resources Officer | Aimbridge Hospitality
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Vice President, Industry Relations | Ecolab, Inc.
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Principal | Foster Venture
Director & Practice Leader, Hospitality | Corning Optical
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Founder & President | The Conference Bureau
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Vice President, Emerging Markets, Franchise Development, Owner Relationships | Choice Hotels
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Chief Human Resources Officer | Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Global Lifestyle Brands | Hilton
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President & Chief Operating Officer | Hodges Ward Elliott
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Executive Vice President | Donohoe Hospitality Services
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Chief Development Officer | Sonesta
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Area Vice President, Americas Eastern Region, Full Service | Marriott International
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President & CEO | My Place Hotels
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President & CEO | Ellis Hospitality Group
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President | The Breakers Palm Beach
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Senior Managing Director, Real Estate | Blackstone