AH&LA Debuts New Conference In Denver

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At AH&LA’s annual Lodging Industry Summit, leading lodging business analysts will gather to offer attendees their collective perspectives and forecasts for the U.S. travel and hotel industries. Participants will analyze current industry performance and provide their insight on the future, providing key sector information to help hoteliers plan strategies.

The presenters, who are recognized leaders in their disciplines, include

• Moderator | Peter C. Krause
  Greenhill & Co.;
• Consumer behavior | D.K. Shifflet
  president and CEO, D.K. Shifflet and Associates;
• Consumer Trends | John Russell
  partner, Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell;
• Economic Overview | Bjorn Hanson
  group industry leader, hospitality and leisure practice, PwC International Ltd.;
• Operating Performance | Mark Lomanno
  president, Smith Travel Research; and
• Development Trends | Pat Ford
  president, Lodging Econometrics.

The final event of the conference is the AH&LA Women in Lodging Council (WIL) networking event on Thursday, June 29. Women from every sector and segment of the industry are invited to this special seminar, which features Cary Broussard, former Wyndham executive and author of “FROM CINDERELLA TO CEO: How to Master the 10 Lessons of Fairy Tales to Transform Your Work Life.” One of the country's top experts in marketing to women and diverse populations, Broussard has combined the ageless wisdom of fairy tales with the latest advice from women on the forefront of business to help women create a realistic vision of their future and obtain the full menu of tools needed to guide women on their way to career success.

In addition, a Condominium/Vacation Ownership Seminar, led by Robert J. Webb, Esq., RRP, Baker & Hostetler LLP & American Resort Development Association (ARDA) treasurer, covers hot topics regarding condo hotels, vacation ownership rental and purchase agreements, legal issues, and much more.

“The industry is thriving and AH&LA is bringing every industry segment together to provide attendees with invaluable information,” said AH&LA President/CEO Joseph A. McInerney, CHA. “In addition to our signature events, this meeting will provide a venue for our board of directors and committees to gather to discuss association business and offer our members a valuable networking opportunity.”

Register online at ahla.com or contact AH&LA’s conventions and events department at (202) 289-3114 or [email protected] for more information.

AH&LA is a 96-year-old association of lodging properties and companies throughout the United States. Members are represented by AH&LA at the national level as well as by our partner state associations, which provide many additional cost-saving benefits. With some 10,000 members in the United States and internationally, AH&LA represents more than 1.3 million guest rooms. As the voice of the industry ensuring a positive business climate for hoteliers, AH&LA provides advocacy on Capitol Hill, education, marketing, information, and bottom-line benefits.