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Liz Dahlager
American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel and Lodging Foundation honored its 2022 Stars of the Industry for their service to the industry on Sunday January 23 in Los Angeles California. Each year, the AHLA’s “Night of a Thousand Stars” gala celebrates the hotel industry’s best of the best. The “Paving the Way” Award honors a woman who is more than a leader, but a role model in her community and a mentor who is committed to raising up those around her. Her reach extends beyond the day-to-day and resonates through the property, industry, and community. This woman is a shining example of all that can be accomplished in our industry.
Liz Dahlager, Executive Vice President of Mereté Hotel Management was recognized for her extraordinary accomplishments in the industry as well as her demonstrated commitment to serving others and her community. Liz joined Mereté in 2009 and had immediate impact to both business performance and the company culture. Richard Boyles, President of Mereté Hotel Management said, “Liz’s leadership style balances compassion and results. She leads through the lens of our culture and values, embodying and exemplifying them, making them real and serving as an example to others.”
Current Vice President of Operations Terry Goldman named women who have directly benefitted from Liz’s leadership: “Liz Tate, Marissa Ruf, JoAnna Eisler, just to name a few. The four directors reporting to Liz have over three decades of combined service to Merete and have unparalleled loyalty to us because of Liz’s active role in their development. She has identified talent, nurtured it through training and development, and built long term relationships with her team that have benefitted them personally and the company. She’s given her colleagues strong skills and meaningful longterm careers in hospitality.”
About Mereté Hotel Management
Mereté Hotel Management has been established for over 25 years and is an award-winning full-service hotel management company based in Springfield, Oregon, with hotels located throughout the Pacific Northwest. Mereté operates hotels under licensing agreements with Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and Choice Hotels International. For additional information about Mereté Hotel Management services, please contact us at info@meretehotels.com
ABOUT AHLA
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the sole national association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry was the first industry impacted and it will be among the last to recover. That is why AHLA is committed to promoting safe travel while also creating a standardized safety experience nationwide through the Safe Stay initiative. With an enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe and clean environment for all hotel guests and employees, hotels across America are ready to welcome back travelers when they are ready to travel. Learn more at www.ahla.com.
ABOUT THE AHLA FOUNDATION
The AHLA Foundation, the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives, and strengthen the lodging industry. We are committed to elevating, educating, and empowering individuals and the public on the industry’s story of opportunity and advancement. Since its founding in 1953, the Foundation has distributed over $27 million in support of the industry and is committed to ensuring a strong and viable workforce for the entire lodging industry. The Foundation is funded solely by contributions from generous individuals and companies who want to give back to the hotel industry and ensure a successful future.