Background
McInerney, Joseph Aloysius was born on September 2, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Aloysius and Helene (Mustari) McInerney.
McInerney, Joseph Aloysius was born on September 2, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Aloysius and Helene (Mustari) McInerney.
Student, Loyola University, Chicago, 1959-1961; Bachelor cum laude, Boston College, 1974.
With Sheraton-Chicago Hotel, 1961-1965, regional director franchise operations, 1966-1967, director franchise development, 1968-1969. General manager Sheraton-Winston, Salem, 1969-1970. Vice president, assistant to president Sheraton Corporation, 1970-1973, senior vice president, director franchise operations, 1973-1979.
Senior vice president Sheraton Corporation, president Sheraton Corporation (Franchise division), 1979-1986. President Hawthorn Suites, 1986-1991. President, chief executive officer Travelodge International, 1991-1992.
President, Chief Executive Officer, chairman Forte Hotels, Inc., 1992-1996. Chief Executive Officer Pacific Asia Travel Association, 1997-2001. President, Chief Executive Officer American Hotel & Lodging Association, since 2001.
Guest lecturer Cornell Hotel School, Boston University Hotel School, University New Hampshire Hotel School, Michigan State University, San Diego State University, Oklahoma State University.
Former member industry section advisory committee United States Department Commerce, also United States trade representative. Member advisory board tourism and sports management at New York University, University Delaware School Hotel and Tourism. Member hospitality advisory board New Mexico State, California Polytechnic Hospital.
Former trustee Boston University Medical Center, Bethune-Cookman College. Trustee St. Vincent de Paul Village. Executive committee Chief Executive Officer San Diego Roundtable.
Board directors Conventions Industry Council. Member executive committee Travel Business Roundtable. Member American Hotel and Motel Educational Institute (former chairman).
Married Ruth McClelland, August 29, 1969. Children– Joseph A., Susan B.