Al Sessler Wins AH&LA Industry Volunteer Award.Recognition for Efforts on Behalf of California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Hotel & Lodging Lodging or holiday accommodation is a type of accommodation. People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging mainly for sleeping. Other purposes are safety, shelter from cold and rain, having a place to store luggage and being able to take a Association NASHVILLE Nashville, city (1990 pop. 487,969), state capital, coextensive with Davidson co., central Tenn., on the Cumberland River, in a fertile farm area; inc. as a city 1806, merged with Davidson co. 1963. , Tenn. -- Al Sessler, General Manager of the Ocean Park Inn in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , was awarded a Most Valuable Volunteer Award by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) during the AH&LA Stars of the Industry luncheon held at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee “Nashville” redirects here. For other uses, see Nashville (disambiguation). Nashville is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, after Memphis. . The award was given to Sessler for his outstanding and tireless work on behalf of the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) and the CH&LA Education Foundation. Sessler is a vigorous supporter of CH&LA educational programs for the California lodging industry and has long been involved in local schools in the San Diego region, encouraging hospitality-related education and training programs. Sessler spearheaded the effort to present a statewide awards program for the California lodging industry as a fundraiser for the CH&LA Education Foundation. Under Sessler's leadership, the CH&LA Stars of the Industry program has raised close to $50,000 in the past two years for the benefit of the CH&LA Education Foundation. Sessler has served on the CH&LA Board of Directors for over ten years and is currently the Chairman of the CH&LA Education Foundation Board of Directors and serves on the CH&LA Education Committee. In addition, Sessler has provided leadership locally to the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, the San Diego Hotel/Motel Association, and the San Diego State University San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. "Al Sessler's dedication to educating future industry leaders and his involvement in virtually all of CH&LA's educational efforts is of great benefit not only to the California Hotel & Lodging Association, but more importantly, the next generation of lodging industry leaders," said James O. Abrams, President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CH&LA. "This national recognition is our opportunity to both recognize and thank our greatest asset, our volunteer leadership." Launched in 1998, this annual award is presented to one person in each state who has greatly contributed to their hospitality programs and initiatives. Winners receive a commemorative com·mem·o·ra·tive adj. Honoring or preserving the memory of another. n. Something that honors or preserves the memory of another. com·mem silver medallion. The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) is the largest state lodging industry association in the nation and a Partner State Association of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Its 1,600 members, which comprise approximately 175,000 guest rooms and include members of the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns, represents all segments of the lodging industry. CH&LA is the leading resource for communicating and protecting the rights and interests of the California lodging industry. CH&LA was established in 1893. CH&LA is on the web at www.calodging.com. |
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