Washington , D.C | The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) announced the winners of the 2009 State Leadership Awards yesterday during the first day of the association's annual Legislative Action Summit (LAS). These awards, formerly known as the Most Valuable Volunteer Awards, were created in 1998 to honor standout volunteers who help implement and strengthen programs spearheaded by both AH&LA and its partner state associations.
Greg Brown has been named general manager of the Capital Hilton in D.C. He has spent 30 years working for Hilton and most recently managed the 390-room Hilton Boston Back Bay. Brown, a Virginia native, replaces Brian Kelleher, who was appointed complex general manager of the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City/National Airport and the Embassy Suites Hotel Crystal City/National Airport in Arlington in mid-February. Hilton Corp. announced this winter plans to move its corporate headquarters to Fairfax County. The exact location has yet to be announced.