WASHINGTON (Feb. 15, 2024) – After the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation from Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act for five years, American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement:

WASHINGTON (Feb. 12, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association today announced five promotions among its leadership team:

COO, Asia, Premium, Midscale & Economy Division

Garth Simmons began his full-time career in 1988 with the Rydges Hotels & Resorts in Australia before becoming a hotel General Manager in 1998, then Area General Manager. He joined Accor in 2007 in various strategic positions within Australia, first as Regional General Manager for Accor's Victoria, Tasmania and Adelaide hotels, before expanding his portfolio to New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory properties.