David Kong
Corporate Officer/Principal at American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 29/04/2024
Network origin in David Kong first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
 American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services 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.
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| Private Company | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 154 |
Best Western International, Inc.
 Best Western International, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Best Western International, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It offers discounts, group and meeting accommodations, travel cards, and rewards. The company was founded by Merile Key Guertin in 1946 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.
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| Private Company | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 32 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to David Kong via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Public Communications Contact Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Chief Executive Officer | |
| STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
 Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It specializes in hotel management, development, procurement, and hotel financing. The company was founded in 1960 and is is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member President | |
FelCor Lodging LP
 FelCor Lodging LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance FelCor Lodging LP engages in the operation and acquisition of hotels. The company was founded in May 1994 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
Barcelo Crestline Corp.
 Barcelo Crestline Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Barcelo Crestline Corp. owns, operates and leases hotels, resorts, conference and convention centers. The firm also has investments in hotel properties. The company was founded in June 2002 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President General Counsel | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| RLJ LODGING TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Investment Officer | |
U.S. Travel Association
 U.S. Travel Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit organization that represents all aspects of the travel industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. In 2020, the travel industry suffered a significant decline due to the pandemic, generating less economic output and supporting fewer jobs than in previous years. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Real Estate Roundtable
 The Real Estate Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Real Estate Roundtable operates real estate and trade associations. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Jeffrey D. DeBoer. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ahla Foundation, Inc.
 Ahla Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous 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. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| Cornell University School of Hotel Administration | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
RLJ Development LLC
 RLJ Development LLC Investment ManagersFinance RLJ Development LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of RLJ Lodging Trust founded in 2000 by Robert L. Johnson and Tom J. Baltimore. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Private Equity Investor | |
Omni Hotels Corp.
 Omni Hotels Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Omni Hotels Corp. provides hospitality services. It offers accommodation, lodging, and different amenities to business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s amenities include restaurant, lounge, spa, meetings and events space, and penthouse suites. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President Chairman Public Communications Contact | |
The California Hotel & Lodging Association
 The California Hotel & Lodging Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Hotel & Lodging Association operates as state lodging associations throughout the country. It specializes in hospitality, trade association, non-profit, hotels and lodging. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.
 National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Cornell Hotel Society, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal President | ||
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Investment Officer | |
Noble Investment Group LLC
 Noble Investment Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Noble Investment Group LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1993 by Mitesh B. Shah. Noble Investment Group LLC is headquartered in Atlanta. | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Brigham Young University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
International Franchise Association
 International Franchise Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Iowa State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Barceló Resorts SL
 Barceló Resorts SL Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Barceló Resorts SL operates hotels and resorts. It operates as a hotel investment company that owns resorts in different tourist destinations. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director of Finance/CFO General Counsel | |
Meeting Professionals International
 Meeting Professionals International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the world's largest professional development organization for the meeting and events industry. MPI is based in Dallas, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 12,000 members and a community of 90,000 meeting and event professionals in 75 countries, MPI has nearly 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. The organization offers event planning certification at MPI Academy and on-demand meeting planning webinars for strategies and tips. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities, and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. The CEO of the non-profit company is Paul van Deventer. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CEO Roundtable LLC
 CEO Roundtable LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CEO Roundtable LLC provides a peer-based forum in which CEO''s can share their knowledge and experiences with each other in a confidential environment. The roundtable consists of individual peer groups that contain 8 to 12 non-competing members each. The company was founded by Loren G. Carlson in 1996 and is headquartered in North Andover, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ASHFORD INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Thayer Ventures Management Co. LLC
 Thayer Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Thayer Ventures Management Co LLC (Thayer Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Thayer Lodging Group founded in 2009 by Lucien ruby. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor | |
Travel Industry Association of America
 Travel Industry Association of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Travel Industry Association of America operates a travel organization. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Waterloo | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| DIAMONDROCK HOSPITALITY COMPANY | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| American Resort Development Association | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Syracuse University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia Darden School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| McIntire School of Commerce | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Bermuda | 2 |
| Spain | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 258 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 204 |
| President | 89 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 77 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 58 |
Most connected contacts
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| Thomas Baltimore | 31 |
| Justin Knight | 20 |
| Kevin Jacobs | 19 |
| Sergio Rivera | 19 |
| Thomas Storey | 19 |
| Thomas James Corcoran | 18 |
| Monty Bennett | 18 |
| Glenda McNeal | 17 |
| Leslie Hale | 17 |
| James Risoleo | 17 |
| Stephen Joyce | 17 |
| Barry Bloom | 16 |
| Dorothy Dowling | 14 |
| Alex Cabañas | 14 |
| Denise Coll | 13 |
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