AHLA and AHLA Foundation Celebrate 2021 Night of a Thousand Stars Gala
LOS ANGELES—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) honored the resilience of hotel employees across...
Stepping Up at a Historic Time: Tony Capuano on Fortifying Company Culture
In February, Marriott International’s Anthony Capuano, then group president, global development, design, and operations services, became the second non-Marriott family member to be named...
Super Model: Michael Porter of Motel 6 on the Rewards of Accountability
It’s hard to believe Michael Porter was once homeless and discouraged. However, the general manager of the Motel 6 in St. Paul, Minn., has...
Marriott GM Erica Qualls-Battey on Supporting Her Associates and Industry
Erica Qualls-Battey, area general manager at Marriott International with responsibilities for Atlanta downtown, mid-town, and airport hotels, and general manager of the Atlanta Marriott...
Red Roof Franchisee Nancy Patel on Her Way to Success
For Nancy Patel, finding resilience in body and mind meant more than succeeding at business, it was life or death. As a young franchisee...