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DOMESTIC PROPERTY MEMBERSHIP
From hotel properties to students, we have a membership for you!
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Take a closer look at the value of AH&LA...
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From advocacy and communications, to research and publications, to discounts and services that save you thousands, AH&LA gives smart hoteliers an essential business edge. To explore member benefits, click on each section below.
Then, to learn more, contact our membership department at (800) 252-2462 or send an email to ahlamembership@ahla.com . When you’re ready to join AH&LA, click here.
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FEDERAL ADVOCACY
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Helped ensure passage of a comprehensive federal tax package.
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- As much as $25,500 in first year tax savings on business equipment expensing.
- Up to $20,400 in first year tax savings on business equipment depreciation.
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Helped ensure the appropriation of $50 million in federal funds to promote travel to the U.S. and the creation of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board (which includes four AH&LA members).
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A 1% increase in travel to the U.S. could generate:
- $910 million in new travel spending;
- $138 million in new tax revenues; and,
- Up to 13,000 new jobs.
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Worked for the passage of legislation to ensure the availability of and reduce the cost of terrorism insurance.
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- Up to thousands of dollars in savings on terrorism insurance premiums (one chain reported a $70,000 annual savings).
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Working for passage of the ADA Notification Act, which would prevent unnecessary lawsuits in cases of inadvertent noncompliance.
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- Up to thousands of dollars in savings (it is estimated that the average settlement is $20,000 plus compliance costs).
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Helped the passage of legislation to increase funding of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
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- $1.5 million increase in the amount a small business can borrow through the SBA's loan program.
- Increased availability of the SBA's 7(a) Guaranteed Loan Program.
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Averted burdensome one-size-fits-all ergonomics regulations.
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- $14 billion in initial compliance cost savings; and
- $4 billion in annual savings, thereafter.
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Supported the visa waiver program to make it easier for travelers from certain countries to visit the U.S.
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- $91 billion annually is spent in the U.S. by overseas travelers, including $23 billion on lodging.
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Helped avert excessive safety and health rules.
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- 504% of annual profits (estimated compliance costs for a small business).
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Helped avert excessive and unnecessary workplace violence rules.
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- $71,000 in initial compliance costs and $7,000 annually, thereafter, per property.
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Averted certain work-at-home rules that would have imposed high compliance costs.
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- $500 per site per hour of consulting to ensure compliance.
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Helped stop new rules that would have required significant changes to the design and construction of golf carts.
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- $1,000 in additional cost per cart.
- $500,000 in redesign and retooling expenses per manufacturer.
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Working to continue keeping Internet transactions free from unfair and excessive taxation.
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- $6 billion in online room sales, annually (expected to triple by 2006).
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Working to increase the business meal tax deduction.
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- A 13% increase in sales will result if the deduction rises to 80% from its current level of 50%.
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Working to reinstate the spousal travel deduction.
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A 1% increase in business travel spending could generate:
- $1.2 billion in spending.
- 17,000 travel industry jobs.
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Averted increases in the minimum wage that could have cost jobs and harmed businesses during difficult economic times.
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- $3,000 per employee, per year.
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Supported the implementation of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
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- $2,400 credit per qualified worker.
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Supports the permanent repeal of the estate tax.
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- $453,937 per estate (average, 2001).
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Supports the repeal of the Special Occupational Tax, imposed on all businesses that serve alcoholic beverages.
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- $250 per property per year.
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AH&LA Cooperative Consumer Advertising Program
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Discounts of up to 70% off the standard open rates.
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Subscription to Lodging magazine
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Free to members
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Subscriptions to newsletters: Lodging HR, Lodging Law, and AH&LA Smartbrief
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Free to members; (formerly $513 per year)
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Crisis Communications Management Video & Manual
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$25 discount ($75 for nonmembers)
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Access to members-only section of AH&LA.COM
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Not available to nonmembers
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Broadcast-quality version of AH&LA's new Guest Safety Video
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Free to members; a $25 value
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Hotel.org
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Hotel.org provides the only comprehensive online listing of AH&LA hotel members, including amenities, contact info, and Website links.
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The Directory of Hotel & Lodging Companies, produced in partnership with Smith Travel Research, is the most reliable online resource tool in the industry, listing hotel and lodging companies that own, manage, develop or franchise properties worldwide, as well as referral groups and real estate investment trusts. The Directory also includes property and room counts, new construction pipeline data by state and project phase, and a list of allied members. It's available in Excel format which can be used for mail merge.
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The Construction & Modernization Report provides monthly access to 30 qualified sales leads listing contact information on key decision-makers uniquely qualified to purchase products and services for new construction projects, renovations, conversions and reflaggings.
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PARTNER PROGRAMS & DISCOUNTS - Available in the Members Only area.
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ASCAP licensing fees
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1% discount
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BMI licensing fees
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1% discount
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Career Center - Hcareers
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20% Internet recruiting discount; a $50 savings, and ads run concurrently at AH&LA Career Center
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Convention PlanIt
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10% discount off all advertising
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DHL
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Save up to 25% on the full suite of DHL domestic and international shipping services.
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Employment Guide (and affiliated publications)
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10% discount for recruitment ads; a savings of $13 per ad
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FTD.COM
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20% discount on FTD.COM online and toll-free orders
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Hertz Car Rental
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Up to 10% discount for employees of member hotels, plus upgrades and additional discounts.
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HotelGEST guest satisfaction tool
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45-day free trial and 15% discount with a one-year subscription.
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Location Management Services
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Available incentives include tax credits, grants, property tax abatements, tax increment financing, job retention/creation incentives, state enterprise zones, and specialized programs designed to encourage rebuilding after a natural disaster.
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AH&LA's 2005 Lodging Survey
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The most comprehensive study of the size, scope, and emerging trends of the U.S. lodging industry.
Cost Savings: Free to members ($1,000 for nonmembers)
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Response waives its $10,000 enrollment fee to their Response's First Response Program, which provides client solutions in four-tiers: emergency, insurance, environmental, and construction. It is the most comprehensive package of recovery services in the industry, specifically designed to safeguard your property, should a disaster occur.
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SESAC
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As an AH&LA member, your property is entitled to a 5 percent discount on SESEC licensing fees. SESAC, founded in 1930, is the second oldest performing rights organization in the United States. SESAC’s repertory features today's most popular music, including R&B/hip-hop, dance, rock classics, country hits, Latina music, contemporary Christian, cool jazz, and the television and film music of Hollywood’s hottest composers.
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Simply Service Network
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Save 25-30% on office equipment repairs
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Staples Business Advantage
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Discounts averaging 40 % off list prices on items in Staples' full line catalog, and an average of 60 % off list prices on items in Staples' Pre-Priced Unbelievably Low Priced Catalog. Free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
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Wage Watch
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Individual hotels receive a 10 % discount on vital wage and compensation benchmarking data.
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Williams Scotsman, Inc.
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Members save on mobile offices, storage containers and modular building solutions.
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Amillionwelcomes.com
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A cooperative consumer advertising program, exclusively for members. Discounts of up to 70% off the standard open rates.
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USA Today advertising
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Reach an audience of 3.4 million* affluent leisure travelers every Friday for as little as $611 for a single unit ad.
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Ultimate Hotel Buyers Guide
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The most comprehensive online listing of all lodging vendors and suppliers industry-wide.
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.travel domain
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Obtain .travel domain name authentication at no charge and receive a discount on all registered names purchased. Registration includes a listing in the industry-exclusive directory of travel products and services that provides consumers with a precision search tool designed to drive traffic to your business.
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Legislative Action Summit Registration Fee
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$200 discount ($450 for nonmembers)
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AH&LA Fall Conference with International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show
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Free to members ($25 for nonmembers)
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Loss Prevention Database
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Free service funded by AH&LEF
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Access to Information Center resources and researchers
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Free to members; a $100 savings per request
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Educational Institute resources: professional certifications, seminars, textbooks, and videos
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Minimum 20% discount; a savings of $100 on executive level certifications; $75 on professional level; $45 on videos; and $50 on seminar kits
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Welcoming Service Animals
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Many in the hospitality industry are not aware of the nature and extent of the various state and federal laws requiring them to accommodate disabled individuals with service animals.
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AH&LA offers a seminar series, which focus on service, leadership, and revenue management, via our partner state associations and sponsored by American Express.
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Environmental Initiatives
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AH&LA's environmental initiatives provide tools and resources to help you improve the energy and financial performance of your hotels
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The Quiet Good
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A collection of information on the value of goods, services, and money provided by hotels to charities throughout the nation and to various communities in which they reside.
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THE NATIONAL FURNITURE BANK ASSOCIATION
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Donate your used furniture items with this free, charitable removal service.
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Stars of the Lodging Industry - Created more than 40 years ago to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the lodging industry.
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AH&LA member properties are eligible to nominate one employee from their staff for Outstanding Lodging Employee, Manager of the Year, and General Manager of the Year.
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Members access an array of insurance programs, including property, casualty, workers'compensation, and dental. Plus, medical benefit plans from Aetna, Kaiser Permanente and Walgreens Health Initiatives written by your preferred broker. Members, who report saving up to 25% on Aetna insurance alone, attain cost relief previously inaccessible to the individual property or small hotel owner.
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Membership in AH&LA is a guaranteed
return on your investment!
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