AH&LA Plans an Array of Events for 2010

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. December 17, 2009

DECEMBER 16, 2009 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is hosting a variety of industry events in 2010, ranging from fundraisers, industry trade shows, and annual meetings of the industry's top executives.

January 25-27, 2010

The Americas Lodging Investment Summit

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, California
ALIS, one of the largest hospitality investment conferences, benefiting the educational, research, and training missions of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation (AH&LEF).

March 5, 2010
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) 22nd Annual Hospitality Dinner Gala
Chicago Hilton & Towers
Chicago, IL
IH&LA's annual black tie event coincides with AH&LA's birthday and birthplace, so join your peers at Illinois's most talked about event of the year and witness history in the making. For more information and to register, contact Daniella Radian Leinwand at [email protected] or (312) 346-3135, ext. 222.

March 15-16, 2010
AH&LA Legislative Action Summit
J.W. Marriott
Washington, DC
LAS connects members with influential policy makers on Capitol Hill and the White House to network and develop legislative solutions for pertinent industry issues. Major topics on this year's agenda include pushing H-2B Visa relief, revising ADA restrictions, and spurring initiatives dedicated to greening the hospitality industry.

March 16, 2010
AH&LEF Dinner Tribute honoring Stewart Bainum, founder, Choice Hotels International
J.W. Marriott
Washington, DC
Stewart Bainum will receive AH&LA's Hospitality Heritage Award, the most prestigious honor the association bestows upon an individual, family, or company. The award recognizes hoteliers for their leadership and commitment to the growth and prosperity of the lodging industry and their contributions to the general community.

June 15-16, 2010
AH&LA Summer Summit
AH&LA's Summer Summit draws members and nearly 20 committees converged for four fast-paced days of business, knowledge, and networking. AH&LA recognizes notable industry professionals and properties with the annual Stars of the Industry Awards.

August 29-September 1, 2010
AH&LEF Golf Classic
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
All avid golfers are invited to attend this annual event, raising vital funds for industry research and scholarship initiatives benefiting the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation.

September 2, 2010
AH&LA HotelPAC Broadmoor Classic Golf Tournament
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
As one of HotelPAC's top-earning events, the golf tournament is one of the most successful methods for raising vital funds which support industry-friendly candidates for federal office.

November 12-16, 2010
AH&LA Fall Conference held in conjunction with the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (November 13-16, 2010)
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, New York
In conjunction with the industry's premier trade show which draws approximately 30,000 attendees, this event offers approximately 25 educational seminars on timely industry topics, brings together members of its influential national committees, and sets the stage for professional networking.

For more information on these events, and a comprehensive calendar of additional state events, please visit AH&LA Industry Calendar online at www.ahla.com/calendar.asp, or call (202) 289-3100. Press interested in covering these events are invited to contact Kathryn Potter at [email protected] or (202) 289-3131.