AAHOA has promoted Geetika Rana EVP, membership & events, and Dennis Smith to EVP, business development.
“Congratulations to Geetika and Dennis on their well-deserved promotions,” said Laura Lee Blake, president/CEO, AAHOA. “Geetika’s extensive experience with our members and events, combined with Dennis’s expertise in building strategic partnerships, will significantly enhance AAHOA’s ability to meet the evolving needs of our members. These leadership advancements position AAHOA for continued success in leading the hospitality industry forward.”
Rana has been with AAHOA since 2012, most recently serving as SVP, membership. She has extensive experience, including prior roles as GM of two hotel properties, to her new position.
“I am honored to step into this role and continue serving AAHOA’s members, partners, and the broader hospitality industry,” she said. “Our members are the backbone of this association, and I look forward to growing and strengthening the community through enhanced programs, events and opportunities.”
Smith, who joined AAHOA in 2022, most recently served as VP, business development.
“This is an exciting time for AAHOA and its partners,” Smith said. “I look forward to taking on this expanded leadership role and look forward to fostering stronger connections that bring value to our members and partners.”
AAHOA also announced two additional promotions: Alyson Corey, previously senior director, conventions, will now serve as VP, conventions, and Frederick Thompson, previously senior director, finance & strategic planning, has been promoted to VP, finance & strategic planning.
“I am thrilled about the promotions of Alyson and Frederick,” Blake said. “Alyson’s dedication to delivering exceptional conventions and Frederick’s strategic financial expertise will further strengthen AAHOA’s efforts to lead the hospitality industry into the future.”
Look for a profile on incoming AAHOA Chairman KP Patel in the March issue of Hotel Business.