AR lodging association
The Arkansas Lodging Association is committed to representing, educating and advancing the goals of the hotel and lodging industry in our state. It is one of the three components of the Arkansas Hospitality Association, along with the Restaurant Association and the Travel Council.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill as well as high-visibility networking events and industry-acclaimed publications. Members also receive discounts from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute, the premier provider of hospitality training and certifications worldwide, and on nationally recognized products and services, increasing operational efficiency and delivering bottom line results.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill as well as high-visibility networking events and industry-acclaimed publications. Members also receive discounts from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute, the premier provider of hospitality training and certifications worldwide, and on nationally recognized products and services, increasing operational efficiency and delivering bottom line results.
ARKANSAS LODGING ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2019
President & Chairman of the Board – Blair Allen, Hospitality Group LLC, Little Rock
Vice President – Jay Lallu, Days Inn, Fordyce & Cabot
Secretary/Treasurer – Annette Nichols, Hyatt Place, Rogers
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2023
Shash Goyal, i Square Management, Little Rock
Phyllis Kloski, Wingate by Wyndham, Little Rock
Kem Merrel, Merrell & Associates, Forrest City
Robert Shamburger, S.E. Management, LLP, Hot Springs
Alan Sims, Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs
Dusti Yarber, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Russellville
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2022
Becky Bariola, Mount Magazine State Park, Paris
Cookie Desai , Best Western Jacksonville Inn, Jacksonville
Nick Nagin, Pinnacle Hotel Group, Little Rock
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2021
Lisa Best, Hampton Inn, Harrison
Veronica Post, Wine Country Cottage, Altus
Michael Sindelar, DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge, Bismark
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2020
Gary Patel, Super 8, Searcy
PAST PRESIDENTS
Judy Adam, Little Rock
Benny Baker, Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs
Pati Brown, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida
Jed Bullock, Best Western Eureka Inn, Eureka Springs
Michael Chaffin, Capital Hotel, Little Rock
Ricky Johnson, Quality Inn & Suites, Mountain Home
David Lang, Little Rock Marriott, Little Rock
Becki Lewis, Wyndham Riverfront, North Little Rock
Chet Patel, Pinnacle Hotel Group, Little Rock
Jim Shamburger Jr., Best Western, Hot Springs
Kurt Schatzl, Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown, Little Rock
David Smith, Red Apple Inn, Hot Springs
Randy Wolfinbarger, Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs
STR GLOBAL (SMITH TRAVEL RESEARCH) NUMBERS
Please contact Montine McNulty at 501-376-2323 for the latest Smith Travel Research numbers.
PER DEIM
Click here to see the new Federal Per Diem Rates
INDUSTRY LINKS
American Hotel & Lodging Association
President & Chairman of the Board – Blair Allen, Hospitality Group LLC, Little Rock
Vice President – Jay Lallu, Days Inn, Fordyce & Cabot
Secretary/Treasurer – Annette Nichols, Hyatt Place, Rogers
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2023
Shash Goyal, i Square Management, Little Rock
Phyllis Kloski, Wingate by Wyndham, Little Rock
Kem Merrel, Merrell & Associates, Forrest City
Robert Shamburger, S.E. Management, LLP, Hot Springs
Alan Sims, Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs
Dusti Yarber, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Russellville
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2022
Becky Bariola, Mount Magazine State Park, Paris
Cookie Desai , Best Western Jacksonville Inn, Jacksonville
Nick Nagin, Pinnacle Hotel Group, Little Rock
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2021
Lisa Best, Hampton Inn, Harrison
Veronica Post, Wine Country Cottage, Altus
Michael Sindelar, DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge, Bismark
ALA BOARD-TERMS TO EXPIRE IN 2020
Gary Patel, Super 8, Searcy
PAST PRESIDENTS
Judy Adam, Little Rock
Benny Baker, Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs
Pati Brown, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida
Jed Bullock, Best Western Eureka Inn, Eureka Springs
Michael Chaffin, Capital Hotel, Little Rock
Ricky Johnson, Quality Inn & Suites, Mountain Home
David Lang, Little Rock Marriott, Little Rock
Becki Lewis, Wyndham Riverfront, North Little Rock
Chet Patel, Pinnacle Hotel Group, Little Rock
Jim Shamburger Jr., Best Western, Hot Springs
Kurt Schatzl, Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown, Little Rock
David Smith, Red Apple Inn, Hot Springs
Randy Wolfinbarger, Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, Eureka Springs
STR GLOBAL (SMITH TRAVEL RESEARCH) NUMBERS
Please contact Montine McNulty at 501-376-2323 for the latest Smith Travel Research numbers.
PER DEIM
Click here to see the new Federal Per Diem Rates
INDUSTRY LINKS
American Hotel & Lodging Association