Manager, Event Partnerships

Position Summary:

The American Hotel & Lodging Association is seeking a Manager of Conferences and Events. This position will report to the Senior Director, Event Partnerships and will assist in the planning and execution of all AHLA meetings and events, including our signature event, The Hospitality Show.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all speaker logistics and outreach for The Hospitality Show.
• Create, maintain and update speaker collateral, travel arrangements including air, train, car service and room blocks for The Hospitality Show.
• Assist in managing AHLA’s HTNG Europe and Asia Pacific conferences
• Manage and execute GM Awards alongside The Hospitality Show.
• Manage and execute ALIS Student Ambassador Program alongside industry conference, ALIS.
• Execute event logistics to include function specifications, food and beverage and audio-visual arrangements, and experience elements.
• Work with senior department team members on event-specific content research and program development.
• Work closely with senior department team members on event production for AHLA partner events.
• Work closely with AHLA Marketing Team to coordinate event marketing materials.
• Assist with event financials and expense tracking.
• RFP, site research, and contracting for events and meetings as assigned.
• Logistics for association committee meetings as assigned.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.