Kevin Carey serves as AHLA’s chief operating officer and senior executive vice president. He also served as AHLA’s interim president & CEO from March 5, 2024, to Nov. 13, 2024. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 17, 2017 — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) revealed its 2017 Stars of the Industry – the nation’s top employees and properties in the hospitality and lodging industry who will be honored for outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership.

WASHINGTON, DC – May 16, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) join forces on May 17-18 as nearly 500 hoteliers from across the country come to Washington, D.C. for a joint hotel day on Capitol Hill. During the two-day Legislative Action Summit (LAS), hoteliers will raise awareness with Congressional leaders and hold some 250 meetings about the strength of the lodging industry and its meaningful impact on communities around the country.

Washington, D.C. – (May 16, 2017) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the appointment of Kevin Carey as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. This newly created position marks a pivotal point in AHLA’s recent evolution and will ensure that the organization is well positioned to build new revenue streams and further enhance value creation for its 24,000-strong membership base.  

To help AHLA Members better locate the products and services they need, AHLA is pleased to announce the launch of our digital buyers guide, the Hotel & Lodging Guide. Created in partnership with the association world’s largest B2B publisher, MultiView this industry directory, formerly known as the Lodging Marketplace, enables hospitality professionals to source the products and services they need to effectively run their properties.

Memphis, Tennessee – (May 11, 2017) – U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) toured the Peabody Memphis today to meet with employees and see firsthand how this landmark hotel continues to play an integral role in the community after its doors opened almost 150 years ago.

Secaucus, NJ – (May 8, 2017) – Northstar Travel Group announced it has acquired the hotel investment event portfolio from Burba Hotel Network (“BHN”), the American Hotel & Lodging Association (“AHLA”), and their other partners.  BHN produces 10 hospitality investment events and conferences around the world, including in Los Angeles, Miami, Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Mumbai.

Austin, Texas – April 12, 2017 – Returning for his second “Heart of the House” tour hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Congressman John Carter (R-TX-31) visited the Austin Marriott North today to tour the property, meet with hotel employees and learn more about the public policy issues that matter most to the hotel industry.