2010 Lodging Survey

2010 Lodging Survey – Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of the industry available, it is used as a tool for educating the industry and public on emerging trends.  Conducted approximately every two years by STR, AH&LEF has funded the survey since 1998.  Owners and general managers are questioned on more than 120 topics, including in-room amenities, security and technology features, food & beverage options, number of beds, pet friendliness, frequency of renovation, and green practices.  The final report is posted on the Members Only website, www.ahla.com. Non-members can purchase the entire study for $1,000 or request individual data points for $250 each through AH&LA’s information Center.

2010 Scholarship Recipients 

Congratulations to the students being awarded AH&LEF scholarships for the upcoming school year.  This year academic scholarship disbursements will total more than $400,000.  Click here to view a complete list of scholarship recipients and specific scholarships they won.  Contact Christa Boatman at cboatman@ahlef.org or (202) 289-3139 for questions regarding the scholarship programs. 

MINAZ ABJI AND MUNSON ASSOCIATES DONATE TO AH&LEF’S CAMPAIGN

AH&LEF’s 2010 Annual Giving Campaign received a $5,000 contribution from Minaz Abji, executive vice president of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., and a $2,500 donation from the Munson Associates, L.L.C. bringing the total raised to-date to almost $73,000. 

This is the fourth consecutive year that Abji has made a personal contribution of $5,000.  Abji is currently chair of AH&LEF’s Board of Trustees.  This is the first contribution by Munson Associates, a hospitality real estate project and finance consulting firm.

AH&LEF represents the industry’s philanthropic organization with a mission dedicated exclusively to building a strong and viable future for the lodging industry.  Supported solely through voluntary contributions, AH&LEF programs cultivate promising college students, attract and retain ambitious professionals, and fuel industry research. 

Join this list of prestigious industry leaders by making your personal or corporate contribution to AH&LEF’s 2010 Annual Giving Campaign.  Donate online or contact Michelle Poinelli at 202-289-3181 or via email at mpoinelli@ahlef.org for more information.

Donate to the 2010 Auction 

AH&LEF welcomes your participation as an item donor.  A description of the donated item(s) and listing of donors are included in the auction catalog, which is offered online, distributed at IH/M&RS to thousands of influential leaders, and displayed onsite in the auction booth.  A list of auction donors are also included in AH&LA’s annual report and on AH&LEF’s Website.

The proceeds from your donation will help ensure that talented hospitality management students get a strong start, today’s quality professionals stay in the industry, and the industry is prepared for tomorrow.  Additionally, it’s a perfect opportunity to promote your property or company products and show your support of the industry.  To donate complete an online auction agreement or print the agreement.  For questions, please contact Christa Boatman at 202-289-3139 or cboatman@ahlef.org.

Thanks again to our  2009 Auction Donors Make sure that your company is on our 2010 Auction Donor List and donate today.

Four Tech Primers Updated

Last year the Foundation provided funds to update the following technology primers which can be downloaded from AH&LA’s Members Only section on its Website.  Additionally, copies can be ordered through the Educational Institute.

Principles of Privacy
Provides a descriptive overview of the nature of practicing privacy in today's hospitality industry, including actionable recommendations and checklists.

Strategies and Tactics in System Selection
Describes an overview of the range of strategies and tactics that one can employ when selecting computer and communication systems for a hotel or hotel company. 

Food & Beverage Systems
Provides an overview of various aspects of technology used in F&B operations, both in the front of the house and in back including point-of-sale system fundamentals & trends, table management applications that can drive increased revenue, gift cards and loyalty programs, hardware & cabling requirements, interfaces, inventory & purchasing systems, and centralized applications.

Computer System Failure Planning
Deals with the why's and how's of maintaining service levels in your hotel during a failure of key hotel systems.