Host2Host Letter from the President

Dear Fellow Members of Host2Host and hosts everywhere,

I once wrote that I had let milestones in my life become millstones which were rapidly leading me to gravestones. I’ve since learned that milestones can just as easily signal achievements that we can build upon and with. It’s not the achievements per se that are worth celebrating. It’s who we have become to reach those milestones that really counts.

No one has to tell you that this year has been like no other. The challenges, set backs, pain, fear and loss have been daunting to say the least. Yet without being glib, I believe it’s also fair to say that as a people, and as members of Host2Host, we have achieved milestones that are a great deal worth celebrating. We have demonstrated that we are creative professionals, open to learning and moving forward.

These milestones also signal we intend to keep building. They signal we are willing and capable of facing challenges. As an association of hosts we are showing the world we are resilient, creative, caring and professional. We are ready to keep building a world that welcomes guests with professional grace and competence.

So let’s say, “Bon voyage, 2020, thanks for showing us our grit and resilience. We look forward to 2021!”

With deep gratitude for you,

Alan Colley (he/him/his), Host2Host President