Jay Shah
Director/Board Member at American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
Network origin in Jay Shah 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 | 142 |
Shamin Hotels, Inc.
 Shamin Hotels, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Shamin Hotels, Inc. owns and operates a chain of hotels. The firm also develops chain of hotels including the Hilton, Marriott, Intercontinental brands, Holiday Inns, Choice, and Wingate names. The company was founded by P. C. Amin and B. N. Shah in 1979 and is headquartered in Chester, VA.
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| Private Company | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 10 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Jay Shah via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
| CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer Public Communications Contact General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Director/Board Member | |
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 Director/Board Member 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 | |
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 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| RLJ LODGING TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
| The University of Waterloo | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Sales & Marketing Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
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 Consultant / Advisor | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Cornell University School of Hotel Administration | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PARK HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Investment Officer | |
| McIntire School of Commerce | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Aimbridge Hospitality LLC
 Aimbridge Hospitality LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Aimbridge Hospitality LLC operates as an independent hotel management and investment firm. It offers hotel management; resort and luxury, acquisition and development; capital oversight, receivership and interim management, asset management, and consulting services. The company was founded by Les Bentley and Dave Johnson in 2003 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Real Estate Development | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Cornell University Council | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
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 | |
| ASHFORD INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor 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 | |
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 | |
| Ithaca College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Radisson Hotels International, Inc.
 Radisson Hotels International, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Radisson Hotels International, Inc. owns and operates hotels & resorts. Its services include providing amenities for business and leisure travelers, including fine dining, fitness centers and meeting rooms. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| Syracuse University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| SONDER HOLDINGS INC. | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal 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 Private Equity Investor | |
| BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| LOEWS CORPORATION | Property/Casualty Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
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 | |
| National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators | Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
| HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| ACCOR | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Cornell Hotel Society, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal President | ||
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TRAVEL + LEISURE CO. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust
 Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of LGY Acquisition LP, Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust is a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1997. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Inc. engages in the business of owning and operating hotels and resorts. The company's portfolio includes historic icons, resorts and city center properties. Its amenities include accommodation rooms and suites, restaurants, spas, golf courses, meeting and wedding facilities. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President President | |
| STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 41 |
| Canada | 7 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 26 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 271 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 203 |
| President | 112 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 78 |
| Chairman | 63 |
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| Thomas Baltimore | 31 |
| Michael G. Medzigian | 31 |
| Jonathan Stanner | 24 |
| Kathleen Taylor | 23 |
| Justin Knight | 20 |
| Kevin Jacobs | 19 |
| Thomas Storey | 19 |
| Stephen Joyce | 18 |
| Thomas James Corcoran | 18 |
| Neil H. Shah | 18 |
| Chris J. Cahill | 17 |
| James Risoleo | 17 |
| Richard Stockton | 16 |
| Barry Bloom | 16 |
| Dorothy Dowling | 15 |
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