AH&LA's Web 2.0 table of contents

Photo of Joe McInerney Joe McInerney, CEO/President of AH&LA, and a seasoned traveler with more than 45 years of hospitality industry experience, offers an inside look behind the scenes.

October 3, 2008    

The Week that Was

Seems there’s a lot going on these days that’s more interesting than what I’ve been up to! But a lot of it affects not only me as a professional, but certainly our many members and the industry. read more

September 26, 2008    

The economy’s not pushing me off the edge

What a fitting week to be discussing the financials of the lodging industry - and with those who have the power to control it and indeed the most at stake as the government negotiates plans for an economic bailout. Overall economic factors were front and center in my mind as I made final preparations in Washington on Monday for the association's strategic planning meetings the next day. read more

September 19, 2008    

What a (Wall Street) Week!

What an incredible week our stock market’s been putting many through. While I can relate in my own busy and bi-coastal activities over the past few days, I want to take a minute to explain why the lodging industry will NOT be affected nearly as badly as other industries by the current Wall Street situation. read more

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Welcome to AH&LA's
Web 2.0

The internet has forever changed the way hoteliers do business. Now, with blogs, forums, and streaming video, technology is granting the consumer more control than ever, but AH&LA can help you regain the driver's seat.

This section not only models the experience familiar to your consumers, it's also packed with insightful opinions from industry insiders, your peers, and your guests. You'll also have the opportunity to share your own opinions and connect with additional resources for monitoring your property and understanding this new generation of technology.

Ask Joe

As the voice of AH&LA - the voice of the industry - Joe has a lot to say! Ask about trends, obstacles, forecasting, and more- just click here.

We Want to Know

Of the following issues, which will impact your presidential voting decision the most as related to the candidates’ position?

Healthcare
Taxes
War on terror
Immigration

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Explore the quirky side of the hospitality industry by clicking below on recent entries from USA Today's Kitty Bean Yancey in her popular Hotel Hotsheet blog. As Kitty says, "Check it out before you check in."

The resort where bailed-out AIG racked up $$$$$$
Fri, 10 Oct 2008

Cool idea: Voting for or against poolside music
Thu, 09 Oct 2008

Hotel how-tos: winning the beach-chaise wars
Wed, 08 Oct 2008

Know a hotel that's doing an election promotion?
Tue, 07 Oct 2008

Your kids did WHAT on vacation?
Tue, 07 Oct 2008

Hotels get on board with the railroad
Mon, 06 Oct 2008

How to deal with bad guests
Sun, 05 Oct 2008