Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Douglas Lee Bienenfeld is a hospitality sales professional with experience in recruiting, retaining, and educating members at the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Douglas Lee also served as a Convention Sales Manager with Destination Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau, overseeing sales efforts to attract room nights, meetings, and events. Additionally, Douglas Lee worked as a Director of Sales at Candlewood Suites® Hotels, where Douglas Lee handled business development for extended-stay hotels in multiple locations. Douglas holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and History from Michigan State University and attended Western Michigan University as well.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to its members. The Michigan Restaurant Association was originally founded in 1921 to serve, enhance and nurture the growth and development of Michigan's food service industry. In 2018, the MRA expanded its reach to become the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association to advance the entire hospitality industry. The restaurant and lodging industries play an integral role in Michigan’s economy, employing nearly 600,000 Michiganders and generating $40 billion in revenue statewide.