Barry Bloom

Ahla Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1953 and is based in Washington with subsidiaries in the United States. The foundation is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives, and strengthen the lodging industry. The American company offers academic and professional development scholarships, research funding, and events to support the hotel industry's workforce, from entry-level employees to general managers. The foundation relies solely on contributions from generous individuals and organizations who want to give back to hotel industry employees and the communities where they work and live. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) are their partner organizations.

American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Part of The Inland Group, Inc., Inland American Lodging Advisor, Inc. engages in acquiring and managing a diversified portfolio of lodging properties. The private company is based in Orlando, FL.

RFS Partnership LP provides real estate services. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

CNL Hotels & Resorts, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust. It acquires and develops hotel and resort properties. The firm focuses on luxury and upper-upscale properties. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.