Scott Strickland
Chief Commercial Officer
Scott Strickland is Chief Commercial Officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Scott is responsible for all aspects of IT, distribution, and revenue management at one of the world’s largest hospitality companies.
Ed Malinowski
CTO
Edward Malinowski joined KIN in February 2023 as Chief Technology Officer, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in innovation, transformation, strategy, and growth, as well as a storied passion for finding ways to leverage technology to solve large problems. Prior to KIN, he served as the Head of Group Technology at Jardine Matheson, driving the digital transformation of Jardine’s extensive group companies across the globe.
More than 75 hospitality groups urge Senate passage of Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act
WASHINGTON (March 20, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the International Franchise Association (IFA), the National Restaurant Association, and the U.S.
AHLA rebrands nationwide regional event series to The Hospitality Show
Events to provide high-value networking and industry updates for hospitality professionals
WASHINGTON (March 18, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its successful On the Road series of regional events will be renamed The Hospitality Show, bringing exclusive networking and industry updates to hospitality professionals in cities across the country.
Letka Prendergast
Director, Solution Engineering JAPAC
Letka's passion for Hospitality started over 20 years ago while working in hotel front office and later call center operations, before moving into the technology industry 15 years ago.
Throughout her career she has held positions in Hospitality software consulting while travelling extensively in Asia Pacific working with key accounts to deliver software based solutions.
Kevin King
CEO
Mr. Kevin King is the Chief Executive Officer of Shiji International since 2004 and has worked as the Chief Operating Officer of Beijing Shiji Information Technology Co. Ltd since June 30, 2015. Mr. King focuses on the domestic management and growth of Shiji and oversees the international branch of the company as the CEO of Shiji International. Prior to joining Shiji, Mr. King worked with leading hospitality technology solution provider MICROS Systems Inc.
Registration opens for The Hospitality Show 2024
Attendees can register here for the Oct. 28-30 event in San Antonio, Texas
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex announced today that registration is now open for this year’s The Hospitality Show (The Show), which will be held in San Antonio, Texas, from Oct. 28-30 at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
Franchising model restored as AHLA and business groups prevail in joint-employer lawsuit
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the below statement today after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule to change the way joint-employer status is determined.
AHLA message following President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey today released the following message after President Biden delivered the 2024 State of the Union Address.
President Biden tonight assured Americans that the state of the union is strong while outlining his administration’s policy priorities to move the economy and our nation forward.