Ellen Meyer
How AHLA Foundation is Continuing its Mission in the New Environment
In the wake of the worldwide pandemic that precipitated a wave of layoffs and furloughs in the hotel industry, the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation), the charitable giving arm of the American...
Cohesive Collaborators: Charlestowne Hotels’ ‘Quadrant’ Leadership
The term team is widely tossed around in the world of hospitality, where employees are generally referred to as “team members.” Yet, these days, at Charlestowne Hotels, four individuals—each leading different disciplines—are redefining the...
Financing Experts on Preparing for a New Normal
There is nearly universal agreement that these are indeed the darkest of days for the hospitality industry, as the entire world struggles with the catastrophic public health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Looking Forward: Former AHLA Apprentice on His GM Perspective Now
When Daniel Ovichegan became general manager of a Dallas NewcrestImage hotel in August 2019, it represented the achievement of a long-held goal that began even before his family emigrated to the United States from...
Hotel Creates Chef-Assisted Virtual F&B Events
Although the Hilton Harrisburg has remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there are few hotel guests these days, and F&B is restricted to takeout. But just as those in quarantine around the globe have...
