WASHINGTON, D.C. The American Hotel & Motel Association (AH&MA) has formed an E-Business Committee to exchange information and ideas pertinent to e-business in the hospitality industry. The committee s primary goals include serving as an informed and objective resource for information and education on the topics of hospitality e-business; initiating better decision making on evolving issues relevant to e-business and enabling Internet and electronic technologies; disseminating information on e-business through all appropriate means such as publications, websites, speeches, articles, think-tanks sessions, and media interviews; serving as venue for the exchange of information and ideas; and supporting the AH&MA in legislative efforts applicable to e-business and e-commerce.
Committee members will be comprised of individuals from various professional organizations within the hospitality industry who are familiar with e-business, the Internet and other electronic technologies. Heading the team is Chairman Frank Nardozza, managing director, hospitality industry at KPMG Consulting; and Vice Chairman Scott Andersen, president/CEO of Swan. The committee will convene twice a year with their next meeting being held at next month s AH&MA Annual Conference & Leadership Forum/The Lodging Expo. (3/20/01)