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Leticia Proctor has been named Advisory Board Member at HSMAI’s Washington DC Chapter

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s Washington, D.C., chapter today announced the appointment of Leticia Proctor to its advisory board. Proctor, senior vice president of sales, revenue management and digital strategies for PM Hotel Group in Washington, will lend her professional experience and thought leadership to the chapter, which serves the hospitality industry throughout the greater Washington metropolitan area.

HSMAI (USA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Geoff Ballotti has been named national chair at the U.S. Travel Association

The U.S. Travel Association on Monday announced Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, as its new national chair. He was elected in a member-wide vote. Last week, Ballotti presided over his first Board of Directors meeting as national chair. Ballotti succeeds Travel Oregon CEO Todd Davidson. As president and chief executive officer of the Wyndham Hotel Group, Ballotti leads a team laser-focused on transforming the company’s quality, technology, sales, marketing and loyalty programs. He stewards its operation and growth, including the 2015 acquisition of Dolce Hotels & Resorts and 2016 acquisition of FEN Hotels in Latin America. Wyndham Hotel Group is elevating the experience of the everyday traveler, wherever they go, however they choose to stay, and reimagining hotels generations grew up with while creating new experiences travelers crave. The company’s unmatched portfolio features internationally recognized trademarks including Days Inn®, Ramada® and Super 8®, and is united by the award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards.

Wyndham
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Josh Lesnick has been appointed as President & CEO at Associated Luxury Hotels

Associated Luxury Hotels, the parent company of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) and Worldhotels, announced today that it has named highly respected hospitality industry executive Josh Lesnick to be its President and CEO. Lesnick comes to Associated Luxury Hotels from Wyndham Hotel Group, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for all aspects of revenue generation for 18 brands encompassing more than 8,000 hotels in 77 countries. In his new role, Lesnick will oversee all business operations and subsidiaries of Associated Luxury Hotels, which significantly expanded its global footprint, hospitality services and collection of member hotels and resorts with the recent strategic acquisition of Frankfurt, Germany-based Worldhotels. He will also become only the third CEO in the 30+ year legacy ALHI history. The announcement of the appointment was made by Associated Luxury Hotels’ Chairman David Gabri. Lesnick will assume his new role starting in April and will be based out of the company’s New York City office, and at its headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Ryan Arensdorf has been appointed as Executive Chef at Salamander Resort & Spa

Salamander Resort & Spa, the luxury resort located outside Washington, D.C. in the heart of Virginias horse and wine country, welcomes Ryan Arensdorf as its executive chef. In this new role, Chef Arensdorf will oversee the resorts entire culinary operation, including Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill, Gold Cup Wine Bar, in-room dining, and the catering and banquet offerings.

Salamander Collection
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Shelly Weir has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Career Development at The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF)

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) today announced the appointment of two new hires who will focus primarily on career development for the hospitality industry as well as oversee the new partnership between AHLA and the National Restaurant Association (NRA), which will enhance hospitality training, certification capabilities and educational products.

AH&LA
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Alex Alt has been named Member of the Board of Directors at The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the appointment of Sabre Hospitality Solutions President Alex Alt to its 2017 Board of Directors. Alt proudly accepted the appointment to AHLA’s Board, which represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and REITS, management companies, independents, and state associations. As a member of the board meeting three times each year, Alt will be a part of important discussions concerning a broad range of industry- and association-related issues.

Aven
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Andrew Alexander has been named Member of the Board of Directors at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

Andrew Alexander, President, Red Roof has joined the Board of Directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Alexander proudly accepted the appointment to AHLA’s Board, which represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and REITS, management companies, independents, and state associations. Meeting three times a year, Alexander will be a part of important discussions concerning a broad range of industry- and association-related issues.

Red Roof
Washington, District of Columbia, United States