The Caribbean island of Grenada celebrates 50 years of independence this year. Grenada’s history is derived from a diverse array of influences, including the early indigenous Amerindian communities of which artifacts can still be found today, to the later European colonial powers. The island has changed hands between the French and British quite a lot. Therefore, the island has been mainly shaped by the hands of the French, British and later African influences.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association unveils 2024 Board of Directors
04.03.2024 - 08:01 / traveldailynews.com / Vicky Karantzavelou
HAMA’s President, Sarah Gulla, currently serves as senior vice president of asset management at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.
ATLANTA – Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) unveiled its new board of directors for 2024. The board is comprised of diverse, experienced members throughout the hospitality industry.
The 2024 appointees include:
“In my new role as president, I look forward to helping HAMA provide an advocacy platform for hotel owners,” Gulla said. “Education will continue to be a cornerstone of our organization, both for career advancement and to promote asset management as a worthy and engaging career path within hospitality. Additionally, I plan on improving HAMA’s reputation as the premier networking organization for asset management peers.”
With nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, Gulla currently serves as senior vice president of asset management at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, where she oversees a portfolio of $1.5 billion in asset value. Previously, she served as vice president of asset management with LaSalle Hotel Properties. Prior to joining LaSalle, Gulla was vice president of asset management, as well as of acquisitions and development, with Thayer Lodging Group. Gulla also is serving on the Board of the American Hotel & Lodging Association representing HAMA. A frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, she is a member of the Autograph Brand Advisory Board and the AHLA F&B committee. She received her Bachelor of Science in hotel administration from Cornell University and her Master of Business Administration in business from University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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