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Joseph A. McInerney, CHA, is president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA). Prior to joining AH&LA in October 2001, McInerney served as the chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association since 1997. As president and CEO, McInerney implements and directs AH&LA's service to the U.S. lodging industry, providing leadership and guidance in developing programs and activities of value to association members. He works directly with the officers, board of directors, and member state associations in determining the direction of the industry...
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The AH&LA Annual Conference is a property member services forum that provides education, motivation, and entertainment through specialty speakers, events, and programming subjects that impact professional development. The 2002 AH&LA Annual Conference was held in Philadelphia PA, April 2-4. This year's prominent keynote speakers included Bernard B. Kerik, former Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, Tom Brokaw, NBC Anchor: "An Anchorman Looks at the World" and Horst H. Schulze, former President & COO, Ritz-Carlton Hotels.
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Kevin Heilbronner is the US Editor for hsyndicate.com, wiredhotelier.com and hospitalitynet.org, providing content for these websites in the form of articles and both audio and video interviews. Based outside of Washington DC, Heilbronner has worked with Hospitality Net to conduct interviews at several hospitality trade shows in the US and Europe over the last year. A familiar voice in Washington, DC, Heilbronner is the stadium announcer for the NBA's Washington Wizards, WNBA's Washington Mystics, WUSA's Washington Freedom and DC United of MLS. He resides in Centreville, VA and can be reached via [email protected].