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-GeneratedContent – 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.

Joe’s Tales from the Road

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.

March 05, 2010
North and South, East and Midwest
This past weekend was truly special, as my daughter gave birth to her third child on Thursday, and I was able to spend time with our growing family in New York.  But read more...

Say What?

“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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