Kara Filer was promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development. In her new role, Filer will optimize and expand sponsorship and event revenues from AHLA Allied member companies, aligning sales and relationship strategies between AHLA and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLAF), where she will remain a key member of the leadership team and continue to drive the Foundation s fundraising efforts. She previously served as AHLAF s Vice President of Donor Relations and Development and orchestrated initiatives to accelerate overall revenue growth by introducing new events, engaging hotels and vendors and securing grants.