Ed Fuller to Receive the ALIS 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Ed Fuller, former long-time global Marriott executive, will be presented with the ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award during the 24th annual the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) on Tuesday-Thursday, January 28-30, 2025, in Los Angeles.

This prominent award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the hospitality industry through their actions, deeds, and great accomplishments.

Fuller is a seasoned leader in the hospitality industry with a distinguished career spanning over five decades. He served with Marriott for 40 years, holding several key marketing, sales, and operational positions, including Chief Commercial Officer. He also served as Marriott International's President & Managing Director of International Lodging for 22 years, overseeing global operations, international expansion, crisis management, and strategic development.

Under Fuller’s leadership, Marriott established 555 hotels in 73 countries, generating $8 billion in annual sales and creating 80,000 jobs worldwide.

To prepare for his corporate career, Fuller graduated from Boston University’s School of Business and attended Harvard Business School (AMP). He also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, earning the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam and Germany. His military background laid the foundation for his leadership style and crisis management expertise, which he later applied to his business endeavors.

After retiring from Marriott in 2012, Fuller remains actively involved in the corporate world through teaching at several universities, engaging in philanthropic efforts, and serving on various boards. An accomplished author, Fuller has published four books, including his leadership-focused work "You Can’t Lead with Your Feet on the Desk" and the "Red Hotel" series of fictional thrillers.

"Ed Fuller personifies the globetrotting executive that spearheaded a worldwide footprint for American hotel brands through building strong relationships with many cultures,” said Jeff Higley, president of The BHN Group. “Ed’s track record speaks for itself as his leadership took Marriott from 16 international hotels to becoming a global leader and set the tone for hotel brands to become the worldwide juggernauts we know today. His far-reaching contributions to the hotel industry are extraordinary, and we’re honored to present him with the well-deserved ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Registration for ALIS 2025 is open and Early Registration fee ends October 16th. Additional information and details on registering are available on the ALIS website. For general information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Valerie Feng, Associate of The BHN Group.

Produced by Northstar Travel Group, in association with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and The BHN Group, the two-and-a-half-day ALIS event features an extensive array of seminars and panels hosted by leading experts and investors discussing important trends and identifying new opportunities. The conference attracts the lodging industry’s leading hotel executives, investors, lenders, developers, and professional advisory community. ALIS is collocated with ALIS Law and ALIS DESIGN+, providing an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, collaborate, and get deals done. ALIS Law is scheduled for Monday-Tuesday, January 27-28, 2025, at the Courtyard/Residence Inn Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. ALIS DESIGN+ is set to take place Thursday-Friday, January 30-31, 2025, at the JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.