LUIS SEGREDO, DATA Travel LLC’s CEO, is the new chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Global Technology 100 2025 leadership team. Edward Malinowski, Aman’s chief information technology officer, has been selected as vice chair.
T100, part of Hospitality Technology Next Generation, AHLA’s technology committee, advises hoteliers on using technology to enhance guest experiences. T100 seeks to prepare AHLA members and the global industry for the future of hospitality technology, the association said in a statement.
Other T100 2025 technology leaders include Scott Strickland, immediate past chair and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ chief commercial officer; Laura Calin, chair for program and membership and Oracle Hospitality’s senior vice president; and Dayna Kully, chair for workgroups and 5thGenWireless co-founder, AHLA said in a statement.
“This talented group of people helming T100 and shaping the technology future of the hotel industry is a dream team,” said Rosanna Maietta, AHLA’s president and CEO. “T100 harnesses the skills of hospitality technology’s most accomplished professionals to drive solutions and innovation across our industry. I’m grateful for their service to AHLA, their leadership, and their commitment to working on behalf of our industry.”
In November, AHLA and HTNG released an updated Staff Alert Device Buyer’s Guide to help hoteliers select personal safety devices for staff and guest safety. HTNG comprises more than 4,000 professionals worldwide dedicated to advancing hospitality technology.