The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has welcomed the world's largest independent hotel brand - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, as its newest member.
Independent hotels are unique and significant fixtures which make up nearly one-third of hotel rooms in the United States. Representing over 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and hotel groups across 80 countries, including 190 properties in the United States, Preferred Hotels & Resorts' AHLA membership further strengthens the voice and priorities of independent hotels within the industry and reinforces AHLA's presence in this key segment.
The company joins an AHLA membership roster with over 30,000 members, comprising 80 percent of all franchised hotels and the ten largest hotel companies in the United States. In addition to hoteliers, AHLA's membership includes state and local lodging associations, top hospitality associations, industry service providers and suppliers, universities, and hospitality students.
"AHLA's second-to-none advocacy, affiliate services, and communication capabilities are precisely why we decided to join," said Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. "As a champion of hoteliers and hospitality groups operating across the United States and an influential voice within the industry, we look forward to working closely with AHLA's team to generate new opportunities and greater visibility of our member hotels nationwide."
