The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) has announced that it will recognize Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr. with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual conference, January 23-25 2017 in Los Angeles. Corcoran who has been in the industry more than 30 years, is co-founder and chairman of the board of FelCor Lodging Trust.
“Tom and his business partner, the late Hervey Feldman, were early hotel REIT pioneers with the formation of FelCor 25 years ago,” says Jim Burba, president of Burba Hotel Network and ALIS chair. “Tom has been an inspirational leader in guiding FelCor’s success and is also one of the most caring and community involved executives in the hotel industry.”
“Tom’s story truly embodies the spirit of our industry—a story of hard work, dedication, and success,” adds Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA). “Coupled with his foresight and vision, Tom’s passion, perseverance, and innate leadership abilities led him to succeed with all of his many ventures throughout the years in hospitality. As a former chair of AH&LA and continued active board member, there is no one who is committed to the success and strength of the lodging industry and no one more deserving to receive this award more than Tom. On behalf of the entire industry, we congratulate Tom on his countless achievements.”
