Group Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Jacques von Benecke serves as the Group Chief Technology Officer for Druk Holdings & Investment and the Chief Technology Officer for the Bhutan National Digital Identity company. He is also the Chairman of the Thimphu Tech Park and provides technical guidance to various boards on innovative technologies, including Digital Identity, Biometrics, AI, Blockchain, and IoT.

BOSTON (March 12, 2025) – Today, Massachusetts lawmakers, hospitality industry leaders, and survivor advocates gathered at the Massachusetts State Capitol to highlight the urgent need to implement human trafficking recognition training across the hotel industry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2025) – The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement in support of the newly confirmed Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

“Congratulations to Lori Chavez-DeRemer on her confirmation to serve as Secretary of Labor,” said Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. “Throughout her career and tenure in Congress, she has been a strong advocate for small businesses, economic development, job creation and workforce policies.

WASHINGTON (March 3, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the appointment of Kevin Carey to serve as the AHLA Foundation’s President and CEO effective immediately. Carey, who will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AHLA, succeeds Anna Blue, who announced her departure in February.