Our Core Values
- Tourism is a vital component of economic adultporn.ccadultporn.ccadultporn.ccdevelopment
- Tourism contributes to the overall quality of life in the region
- Together we are stronger
- Communication and education are key to our mutual success
- Employment in the tourism industry is a noble profession
Message from the President
On Behalf of the Bluegrass Hospitality Association, thank you for visiting our website. I am passionate about tourism as an economic generator in the Lexington Community as well as for our great state.
If you are part of our membership community, thank you for your dedication and commitment to our industry. I encourage and challenge you to insure your voice is heard by being actively engaged with our organization.
If you are not a member, please consider joining your collegues in this vital organization. Your membership will benefit you, your business and our community as a whole. A full list of benefits can be found in the Members section and I welcome hearing from you and answering any question you might have.
Follow us on Twitter @BHAhospitality, like us on Facebook and stay informed about important industry issues, upcoming event and activities.
Pam Avery
BHA President
General Manager, Embassy Suites Lexington Green

We Are

Our Mission
2019-2020 BHA Board of Directors
Officers
President – Pam Avery, Embassy Suites at Lexington Green
Vice President – Kathy Artiles, Residence Inn Marriott
Treasurer – Alex Lugo, Hilton Lexington Downtown
Secretary – Alex Bell, TravelHost of the Bluegrass
Past President – Joe Kuosman, West Sixth Brewing
Contact Us
Karla Stahlman – Association Director
1481 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 317-8674, bha@strategyaem.com
Executive staff and management provided by Strategy Association & Event Management.
Directors
Sarah Deye, Keeneland
Manish Patel, Holiday Inn Express
Kelly King, Kingsway Venues
Julie Schickel, VisitLEX
Scott Meuret, University of Kentucky Hospitality & Tourism Department
Joe Fields, Lexington Center Corporation
Barry Kuhnke, Marriott City Center
BTMA Representative
Courtney Jones, Lexington Marriott City Center
