WASHINGTON (March 7, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Executive Vice President, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel Chirag Shah released the following statement today after AHLA joined dozens of organizations in urging Congress to support the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act (H.R. 7367):
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), hoteliers, and other hospitality stakeholders met with more than 25 New Jersey legislators in Trenton, N.J., Monday to caution that legislation under consideration in the Garden State would drive hotels out of the state and destroy thousands of jobs.
Sunny is an experienced IT professional who has been working in the hospitality technology industry for over 20 years. He currently holds the position of Vice President of Data Governance and Analytics at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. In his current role, he focuses on driving data management and supporting the company to become an insight-driven organization.
Joshua Tong is SVP, Chief Information & Digital Officer for Hilton Asia-Pacific, leading a team of technology professionals in developing and running solutions that drive revenues, guest satisfaction, team members' productivity, and owners' returns.
Joshua has 30 years' experience in leading e-commerce, digitization, and business transformation in the airlines, hospitality, and travel technology sectors, as well as with the consumer goods industries.
With nearly 24 years of illustrious experience in the technology sector, I have dedicated 16 years to the manufacturing industry and gained nine years of relevant experience in the hospitality sector. My skillset encompasses extensive expertise in project management, proficiency in ITIL, and mastery in DevOps practices. In my role at Accor, I will not only oversee hotel openings and onboarding but also lead the development and implementation of property and gues-facing technology solutions.
WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) yesterday brought together hotel and sustainability leaders in Washington to highlight the hotel industry’s continued commitment and expanding set of programs regarding environmental sustainability at the second annual Responsible Stay Summit.
As a seasoned commercial leader and travel industry expert within Marriott International's Global Sales Organization and Asia Pacific's Consumer Operations leadership team, I am responsible for providing strategic sales leadership to Marriott's Global Sales Organization and B2B Programs, Marketing & Events team for APAC based in Hong Kong. In addition, I also sit on the APAC Advisory Board for PCMA and The Commercial Advisory Board for HSMAI Asia Pacific.
Peter has recently been appointed as Lodgis' Vice Chairman to direct key company initiatives. Previously, he was CEO of the Group and Fusion Hotels & Resorts, leading the overall management, operation, and strategic direction of the business. His past Asia-Pacific leadership roles included Managing Director of Host Hotels & Resorts and JP Morgan's Head of Real Estate and Lodging. Peter has over 30 years of experience working across the region.