WASHINGTON (Jan. 22, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and the BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group announced today that the co-founders of Procure Impact, the B2B marketplace for products that support workers in overlooked communities, have been named this year’s recipients of the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award.

Los Angeles – January 21, 2025 – As the greater Los Angeles community confronts the devastation caused by the recent wildfires, the city’s hospitality and tourism leaders have united to urge tourists, travelers and trade shows to keep Los Angeles in their plans.

The hotel and travel community has come together to support families and first responders who have been impacted by providing tens of thousands of free rooms, preparing meals and care packages, and donating significant funds to aid in emergency response.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 21, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its 2025 officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, a list that includes some of the most respected names in the hotel industry.

Chief Information Officer

Michael is the Chief Information Officer at the Hongkong Shanghai Hotels encompassing technology leadership across the group's portfolio of businesses including the Peninsula Hotels, Peak Tram, The Repulse Bay apartments, Peninsula Merchandising, and others.

He currently leads a team focused on building a world-class guest experience through the use of intelligent platforms, data & analytics, and in-room technology.

Business Development Manager, Membership & Industry Engagement

Jack is the Business Development Manager, Membership & Industry Engagement at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), an industry body dedicated to developing seamless and interoperable Wi-Fi services globally.

He currently works as part of a team focused on improving user experiences and helping organizations address real technical and business challenges in the Wi-Fi ecosystem, working with organizations around the world to grow the ecosystem at the WBA.

Chairperson & CEO

Jing Zhu is the Founder, Chairperson, and CEO of the China Hospitality Technology Alliance(CHTA). She has over 25 years of extensive experience in the IT/Telco industry.

Under Jing's leadership, CHTA has been fully devoted to set the industry best practices and build future platform by leveraging talents from China and around the world. The organization focuses on connecting ecosystems with leading. Edge technologies to drive the innovations.