The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Adam M. Aron, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of AMC Entertainment, with the 2020 NATO Marquee Award during this year’s CinemaCon, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon announced today. Celebrating its 10th edition CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held March 30-April 2, 2020 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Mr. Aron is being recognized by NATO for his unequalled dedication, commitment and service to the motion picture theatre industry. He will receive his industry tribute as part of CinemaCon’s Opening Night Celebration on Monday, March 30.

“The team at NATO and CinemaCon, as well as our volunteer exhibitor board members, are thrilled that 2020’s Marquee Award will be presented to Adam Aron, on behalf of AMC,” said John Fithian, President and CEO of NATO. “AMC is the largest exhibitor in the world as it celebrates a 100th anniversary. We are grateful for the dedication and leadership Adam gives not just to his top-notch team at AMC, but also to the industry at large. Cheers.”

Aron has served as Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director of AMC Entertainment since January 2016. His tenure at AMC has been highlighted by significant expansion, with AMC becoming the largest cinema operator globally, as well as one marketing innovation after another all while enhancing the consumer offerings at its more than 1,000 movie theatres.

Prior to his tenure at AMC, Aron served as Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., architecting its merger with Marriott to form the largest hospitality company in the world. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of: Norwegian Cruise Line, Vail Resorts and the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers.

Founded in 1920 in Kansas City, AMC is celebrating its 100th year of delivering magical movie memories. Throughout the last century, AMC pioneered some of the biggest innovations in moviegoing, including the first multiplex in the United States under the leadership of long-time CEO Stanley Durwood. During the last decade, AMC’s guest-focused innovation has included the first movie theatre to feature all recliner seating, the movie theatre industry’s leading loyalty program AMC Stubs, and the No. 1 movie-going subscription program in the world, AMC Stubs A-List.

About CinemaCon
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 6,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry –from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas – all on hand to celebrate the movie-going experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.

CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. CinemaCon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies.

About NATO
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing 33,728 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 97 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.

Additional information on CinemaCon as well as an application to apply for press credentials can be found at www.cinemacon.com.