Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Recently, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) released its Hotel Booking Index Rating to Gauge Hotel Industry Outlook. Joining RIMScast today to discuss 2023 projections and risk management trends within the hotel industry is AHLA President and CEO Chip Rogers. Chip originally joined the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) as President and CEO in January 2019. AHLA is America’s only national association dedicated to serving the interests of the entire hotel and lodging industry and was named “100 Associations That Will Save the World” by ASAE under Chip’s leadership.   In this episode, Chip shares AHLA’s findings in this episode such as the impact that COVID-19 has had on the hotel industry, short-term and long-term projections, and the opportunities that have emerged due to the pandemic.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:28] About RIMScast. [:41] About today’s episode! [:54] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [2:04] More about today’s episode with Chip Rogers! [2:42] Justin welcomes Chip to the podcast. [2:50] Chip shares about the AHLA and what it is that they do. [3:30] How many members are a part of the AHLA? [4:15] Is COVID-19 still on the risk management radar of the hotel industry? Is it still a top concern? [4:52] Preparedness methods and strategies that the hotel industry has adopted that will keep it prepared for the omnipresence of COVID-19 or the emergence of another public health risk. [6:45] Opportunities and upside risks in the hotel industry that have turned up due to COVID-19. [9:26] As the AHLA President and CEO, does Chip ever get recognized by hotel staff or employees? [10:43] With the AHLA Hotel Booking Index indicating a “very good” short-term outlook for the hotel industry after three years of bleaker estimates, how are they advising its members and community to prepare for a surge in activity? [14:55] Has it been difficult to attract new workers to the industry after they were the first to be let go early on during the pandemic? [16:58] RIMS plug time and announcements! [18:30] Two Hot Minutes with Scott Fenstermaker to discuss the upcoming webinar: “Royal Caribbean Group Creatively Uses RMIS to Boost Wellness.” [21:04] Chip shares what his experience has been like with risk professionals throughout his career. [21:27] Pre-COVID-19, was Chip presented with more downside risk than upside risk by risk professionals? [23:00] The connection between travel and enterprise resilience. [26:33] Will the AHLA be updating the Hotel Booking Index on a regular basis? [27:39] How the AHLA advises its members on the critical issue of human trafficking. [31:23] The current statistics on human trafficking and why it is becoming harder to identify. [32:28] Justin gives a special thanks to his guests for joining the podcast and shares some links to check in today’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) AHLA Hotel Booking Index Overview No Room for Trafficking | AHLA Campaign SAFE STAY | AHLA Campaign RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Member registration is now open! RIMS Risk Maturity Model RIMS Letter to Federal Insurance Office Supports the Development of a Cyber Insurance Backstop RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Contribute to RIMS Risk Management magazine Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. Upcoming Webinars: “Protect Against Machinery Breakdown and Supply Chain Delays” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD GRC | Dec. 8, 2022 “Royal Caribbean Group Creatively Uses RMIS to Boost Wellness” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Dec. 13, 2022 Virtual Workshops