Kim Sabow, president and CEO of the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA) has joined the Board of Directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).  Sabow accepted the appointment to AHLA’s Board, which represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and REITS, management companies, independents, and state associations. Meeting three times a year, Sabow will be a part of important discussions concerning a broad range of industry- and association-related issues.

“I am incredibly honored by this appointment and look forward to joining with national leaders in advocating for policy that will enable the growth of and job creation within this vital industry, a powerful economic driver,” said AzLTA president and CEO Kim Sabow.  “I am grateful to the AzLTA Board of Directors for their support and engagement as we advance critical industry initiatives at the local, state, national and global levels.” 

“We continue to reach new heights in our membership, advocacy, and communication efforts and, together, with the leadership of our Board and our Officers, we are making significant progress in advancing our industry priorities,” said Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of AHLA. “As a new addition to AHLA’s Board of Directors, we are confident that the strong leadership of Ms. Sabow will further strengthen our industry’s alignment and strategic direction as we build upon the successes to date. With the engagement of strong leaders like Kim, we are well-equipped to seize upon future opportunities while tackling industry challenges head on.”

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