Welcome to AH&LA's Social Media
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Social media, also known as Web 2.0, is enabling travelers to have conversations about your brand, ultimately affecting their beliefs and decisions. In order to stay connected to your guests, click on the links below to learn more about social media, and check out blogs from Joe McInerney, AH&LA president and CEO, and Marlene Colucci, AH&LA executive vice president of public policy.
- Facebook –A highly effective business tool to reach your audience in a social network of more than 250 million users.
- Twitter – A communication platform that allows you to quickly share updates with 140 characters or less.
- Traveler-Generated Content – User-generated content that helps travelers gather advice for their travel needs.
- Blogs and RSS Feeds – Websites that are maintained by individuals and encourage interactive dialogue.
AH&LA President and CEO Joe McInerney is a seasoned traveler with more than 45 years of hospitality industry experience and offers an inside look at leading the association.
Shaping Up and Shipping Out
I easily transitioned from playing investment conference host in San Diego to proud grandfather in Brooklyn over the weekend. I was in town with Ruth to help celebrate our grandson, Weston’s, fourth birthday,
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AH&LA Executive Vice President for Public Policy Marlene Colucci provides weekly updates on the big issues facing hoteliers on Capitol Hill and news on legislation and policy initiatives that will directly impact you.
Surprises In The Senate
When this year began, I did not think this was possible, but it has been an unbelievably exciting month to watch the United States Senate. The Senate, normally the paradigm of stability, is surprising a lot of Washington veterans like me with its turbulence.
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“In between cloud computing, I tweeted and posted streaming video to my RSS, and I’m hoping it will go viral.” If you’re at all confused, visit our Buzzword Glossary.
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