ORGANIZATION American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) http://www.ahla.com 1201, New York Avenue, NW
USA
- Washington, DC 20005 Phone: +1 202-289.3100 Fax: +1 202-289-3199 Email: info@ahla.com
Serving the hospitality industry for nearly 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.
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Prepared by the American Hotel & Lodging Association | (All figures are for year-end 2007; Figures for 2008 will be available in Fall 2009). In 2007, the lodging industry generated $28 billion in pretax profits. Total industry revenue increased to $139.4 billion in 2007, up from $133.4 billion in 2006. The average room rate was $103.87 in 2007 – up from $97.78 in 2006. The average room rate was $90.88 in 2005, $86.23 in 2004, $82.52 in 2003, $83.54 in 2002, $88.27 in 2001, $85.89 in 2000, $81.33 in 1999, $78.62 in 1998, and $75.31 in 1997.
The much-anticipated Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, Tenth Revised Edition, is now available! The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry establishes standardized formats and account classifications to guide individuals in the preparation and presentation of financial statements for lodging operations.
An active and long-time supporter of AH&LA, Martin has served on the association's board of directors for the past seven years. He is a member of the Executive Council and officer liaison for the Governmental Affairs/HotelPAC committee, Multicultural & Diversity Advisory Council, and Women In Lodging Executive Council, among others. From 2003-2004, he served on the Planning Task Force, which resulted in the restructuring of the AH&LA bylaws to transition the association from a federation to a dual-membership organization. A 27-year industry veteran, Martin is a past chairman of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and Stillwater Convention & Visitors Bureau, and treasurer of the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he is on the advisory board for Oklahoma State University's College of Hotel & Restaurant Administration.
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