Washington, D.C. – (June 7, 2017) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the appointment of Amanda Franks as Vice President of Campaign Communications. Franks is a veteran communications and political affairs professional, having spent her career assisting elected officials and organizations with strategic policy planning and message development.  

WASHINGTON D.C. (May 23, 2017) - “Travel and tourism is a critical driver of the U.S. economy, generating $2.3 trillion in economic output and responsible for one in nine American jobs. That's why we are concerned that the Administration’s budget proposal eliminates federal funding for Brand USA, a public-private partnership that has been a catalyst responsible for driving more than 4.3 million incremental international visitors to the U.S. and supports thousands of American jobs,” said Katherine Lugar, AHLA president and CEO.

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.