President & CEO Beej Das Elected to Massachusetts Lodging Association Board

Boston East India Hotels is pleased to announce that President and CEO Beej Das has been elected to the Massachusetts Lodging Association Board of Directors.

Das will serve as North of Boston Director and will begin his two-year term on Jan. 1, 2015.

“I look forward to working with the Massachusetts Lodging Association, which represents the interests of a wide range of hospitality properties in Massachusetts, as Boston East India Hotels continues to grow our business in the region and globally,” Das said.

MLA is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Massachusetts.

It has more than 400 active property members, which include hotels, motels, resorts, inns and bed and breakfasts, comprising more than 35,000 rooms. Membership also includes more than 200 companies that supply products and services to the lodging industry. In addition, more than 15 colleges and universities that have hospitality programs are members, as well as a number of corporate members that represent companies which own or manage properties.

MLA’s first commitment is to create and implement an aggressive program to develop the business and leisure travel industry in Massachusetts. Its second commitment is to create a better business environment through legislative efforts and networking with related associations.

The association is also a member state association partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Association, which represents the lodging industry on a national level.

Das was elected to the MLA board at the association’s 2014 Annual Business Meeting on Dec. 16 at the Four Seasons Hotel.