Managing Director

Darren Sweetland is the Managing Director of Mollie’s, a brand that redefines the classic American motel and diner with a fresh, design-led approach. Darren’s background as the former EMEA Finance Director of Soho House and a key figure in Commercial Finance at Tesco PLC equips him with a unique blend of financial acumen and creative vision. At Soho House, he played a pivotal role in the brand’s commercial expansion across the UK, Europe, and Asia, working closely with Founder Nick Jones.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 16, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after the General Services Administration (GSA) announced its fiscal year 2025 per diem rates for federal workers. GSA’s per diem guidelines govern reimbursement for federal employees’ lodging and meals expenses for official government travel.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 12, 2024) – Green Key Global – the only sustainability certification designed specifically for hotels – today announced its first-ever slate of board members and the appointment of Heather McCrory, a hospitality expert with 40 years of experience in the industry, as chair.

McCrory recently served as CEO of Accor’s North American and Central American operations, and currently advises the hospitality industry as principal of Heather J. McCrory & Associates.

CIO

A seasoned strategy-driven leader in the luxury hospitality and travel sector, Marco Correia boasts a distinguished track record at multinational publicly traded companies and privately owned ones. Marco Correia's expertise spans the full spectrum of IT, from implementing CRM systems to deploying cybersecurity services.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 4, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement after the release of a revised bill that would impose drastic new measures against hotels in New York City:

WASHINGTON (Aug. 1, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the Senate failed to advance the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, H.R. 7024.

WASHINGTON (July 31, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation approved the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, which would create a nationwide standard for lodging cost transparency. The bill now awaits a full Senate vote.