With his tenacity for business and finance, mission for creating unforgettable guest experiences, and passion for serving others, Eric Affeldt, ClubCorp CEO, has cemented the company’s stake as the world leader in private golf and country clubs.
ClubCorp owns or operates more than 200 clubs in the United States and abroad, more than three times the size of its next largest competitor, according to Fortune magazine. At ClubCorp’s helm since 2006, Affeldt is responsible for all aspects of the company’s domestic and international operations, as well as its continued growth.
Affeldt joins the ranks of industry innovators and icons who represent the world’s most successful and recognizable brands. Prior to joining ClubCorp, Affeldt served as a principal of KSL Capital Partners, a private equity firm dedicated to investments in travel and leisure businesses. KSL purchased ClubCorp in 2006. Affeldt also served as president and CEO of KSL’s former golf division, KSL Fairways; vice president and general manager of Doral Golf Resort and Spa in Miami and the combined PGA West and La Quinta Resort and Club in California; and was a founding partner of KSL Recreation. In addition, he served as president of General Aviation Holdings, Inc.
As a leader, Affeldt believes in challenging the status quo, in encouraging curiosity, and hiring intelligent people who are passionate about hospitality. He also believes strongly in giving back, and is deeply involved with numerous faith-based charities, as well as The North Texas Food Bank and “Augie’s Quest,” the leader in ALS research. The annual ClubCorp Charity Classic benefits a number of charities and has raised over $20 million since the event’s inception in 2007.
Please join HLAGH on Wednesday, October 19th for a presentation by Eric Affeldt, ClubCorp CEO the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor’s 68th inductee.
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While this may not be Houston’s first Super Bowl experience, a lot has changed in our great city since 2004! Join us to hear your Expedia Market Managers review hotel performance of the last several Super Bowl host cities, and share booking trends to assist as you develop your Super Bowl strategy. They will review booking window and demand data, as well as tips and trips for maximizing revenue over game day weekend. Expedia Representatives include Heather Hickman – Market Manager, Mary Megan Mullins – Associate Market Manager and Shirley Lentz – Associate Market Manager.
8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
9:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast and Program
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The HLAGH would like to invite you to exhibit at the CBRE trends report luncheon on September 29th. The business expo aims to provide a platform for building relationships, creating opportunities with some of the key hospitality industry leaders in Houston and the surrounding areas. Each year the CBRE luncheon is attended by over 300 hoteliers, so take this opportunity to showcase your company.
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What will 2017 bring to the hospitality industry in Houston? Join us at the HLAGH Membership Meeting as Mr. Randy McCaslin,CRE managing director of CBRE Hotels Consulting, (formerly PKF consulting) presents what the future holds for our industry. Mr. McCaslin will look at 2016 and explain what the indications show for the coming year. He will also compare the Houston area to other major cities in Texas. As we start preparing for budget time, the information presented will be useful in substantiating your 2017 projections.
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The Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston (HLAGH) is a non-profit organization that represents 300 members comprised of general managers and owners of hotels and motels as well as suppliers, service companies and consultants who sell and service the hospitality industry.