To recognize the leadership and impact Arne Sorenson, former President and CEO of Marriott International who died in early 2021, had on the hotel industry, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and The BHN Group have awarded former BWH Hotel Group President and CEO David Kong with the first-ever Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award.
Created in July 2021, the AHLA and The BHN Group said the award would “be presented to a senior-level executive in the lodging industry who strives to drive change through strong leadership and community engagement, exemplifying these values every day.”
Kong was recognized for the award at the AHLA Foundation’s fundraising gala, the Night of a Thousand Stars, and at the 21st annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), both held in January.
