Message From The President

I am pleased to announce the Connecticut Lodging Association (CLA) has selected Ginny Kozlowski as the new Executive Director effective April 20, 2009. Under a contractual agreement with the Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau (GNHCVB), the CLA will look to further their successful initiatives and create new programs to address these challenging times for lodging owners and managers. Capitalizing on the natural synergy between the two organizations, this collaboration will utilize the depth and breadth of the GNHCVB's resources to fulfill the CLA's mission of being a strong advocate for the hotels, motels, inns and bed & breakfast properties and by providing educational and networking opportunities for it members.

As many of you may know from your prior interactions, Ms. Kozlowski brings a wealth of experience to her new position. Ginny Kozlowski was named President of the Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau in October 2007, having previously worked at the Bureau in a variety of capacities since 1993. Prior to her employment at the CVB, Ginny has worked in the hotel industry as a general manager and a comptroller, as well as in the food and beverage industry. In addition, she has a degree in accounting from Central Connecticut State University and has taught at the University of New Haven as an adjunct professor in their hospitality program. Ginny can be reached at the Connecticut Lodging Association at 860-635-5600 or ginnyk@ctlodging.org.

The first order of business during the transition phase will be to identify the immediate needs of its hotel membership and address the critical issues facing the lodging industry. It is imperative CLA reassert itself as the voice of the lodging industry in Connecticut. With your continued support, we are confident we can emerge from these trying times a more vital and relevant organization than we have ever been.

Sincerely,

Chuck Moran
President
Connecticut Lodging Association