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Over 200 Hoteliers To Lobby Congress for Hotel and Consumer Friendly Policies
AHLA | September 24, 2024
WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week is hosting its annual Hotels on the Hill fly-in event, which will draw more than 200 hoteliers and industry leaders from 36 states to Capitol Hill to lobby for a variety of important policies. The Sept. 24-25 event will include meetings with members and staff from more than 150 House and Senate offices. America’s nearly 64,000 hotels are a bright spot for America’s economy and include more than 33,000 small businesses. The hotel industry supports nearly 1 in 25 American jobs, and in 2024, hotels are projected to pay employees a record $123 ...
AHLA Statement on Decision To Delay NYC Council Hearing on Hotel Licensing Bill
AHLA | July 29, 2024
WASHINGTON (July 29, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after the New York City Council postponed a planned July 30 hearing on a bill that would gravely harm the city’s nearly 700 hotels and their roughly 265,000 employees. “Over the last ten days, NYC’s hotel industry and the tourism economy have rallied to speak with one voice and resoundingly make clear that the Hotel Licensing bill introduced in the City Council has the potential to devastate New York City’s hotel industry. We are grateful for the support of our members, hotel industry coali...
Hotels to NYC: Slow Down on Bill That Would Decimate Hospitality Economy
AHLA | July 22, 2024
WASHINGTON (July 22, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the introduction of a New York City Council bill that would force hotels to abide by arbitrary operational mandates in order to stay in business. “This abrupt and destructive bill would permanently alter how hotels operate and threaten the jobs of thousands of New Yorkers,” said AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey. “If it becomes law, thousands of hotel jobs could be lost, hotels will shutter, and New York City’s economy – especially small business retailers, r...
AHLA Names Kevin Carey Interim President & CEO
AHLA | March 6, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 6, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Kevin Carey will serve as AHLA’s interim president & CEO while continuing in his role as AHLA senior executive vice president & COO. Carey succeeds former AHLA President & CEO William “Chip” Rogers, who resigned last Friday to pursue other professional interests. Carey will report directly to AHLA’s Board of Directors until a permanent president & CEO is selected and onboarded. AHLA’s Board of Directors is in the process of forming a committee to identify and evaluate potential president & CEO candidates an...
AHLA Elevates Kevin Carey to Senior EVP and COO
AHLA | February 24, 2023
WASHINGTON (Feb. 24, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is promoting Kevin Carey to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer. Kevin joined AHLA in 2017. He is the force behind the growth and organizational expansion of the association and the AHLA Foundation. Under his leadership, AHLA’s revenues have grown by nearly 50%. Kevin’s success is driven by his work to increase membership and diversify non-dues revenue sources. He spearheads several innovative strategic partnerships and has a keen eye for orchestrating mergers with peer hospitality associations. Kevin is responsible for lead...
Kevin Carey Appointed as EVP, Chief Operating Officer of AHLA
AHLA | May 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2017 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the appointment of Kevin Carey as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. This newly created position marks a pivotal point in AHLA's recent evolution and will ensure that the organization is well positioned to build new revenue streams and further enhance value creation for its 24,000-strong membership base. Carey comes to AHLA from American Express where he held senior roles in the company's payments and business travel units. Most recently, Kevin served as Managing Director, The Americas, responsible for the large...
