The T100 will ensure AHLA stays on top of emerging technologies that will improve guest experiences and profitability, while developing best practices and other materials to advise AHLA members.
Washington – AAmerican Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the launch Global technology 100 (T100), a group of the world's best and brightest hospitality technology leaders who will advise the hotel industry on leveraging the latest technologies to better serve guests and maximize profitability.
The T100 replaces three advisory groups within AHLA – the HTNG Executive Leadership Group, the Supplier Advisory Council, and the Industry Advisors. By bringing these groups together under the T100 banner, members can collaborate more closely and reach decisions more quickly.
Five industry leaders with unparalleled experience in hospitality technology will lead the T100:
- Scott StricklandExecutive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (chair)
- Louis SecretCEO, Data Travel LLC (representative's chair)
- Christy GushueDirector General of Coordination, KSL Resorts (direct past chair)
- Jeff BzdukaCEO, Noland (Chairman of Program and Membership)
- Brian HammerVice President of Information Technology, Belmond (Chairman of the working group)
The group chair will rotate to ensure technology issues are discussed with the aim of arriving at solutions that benefit hoteliers and solution providers.
“The T100 is about ensuring our industry leverages the latest technologies to better serve guests, colleagues and communities, while maximizing profitability.” said AHLA President and CEO Chip Rogers. “This group is made up of some of the best hospitality technology leaders on the planet, and together they will serve as a key driver of innovation across our industry.”
Vicky is the co-founder of the TravelDailyNews Media Network where she works Editor in Chief. She is also responsible for day-to-day operations and financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business from the Technical University of Athens and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of academic and industrial experience in the travel industry. She has written/edited many articles in various tourism magazines.
