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AHLA releases 2026 State of The Industry

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress on How Franchising Creates Small Business Success

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Tina Patel, Co-Principal and Chief Financial Officer of Promise Hotels, today testified before Congress on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), highlighting how the franch

Georgia Leaders and Hospitality Industry Unite to Reaffirm Commitment to Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts

AHLA Chief Advocacy Officer Brett Horton speaks at a press conference at the Georgia State Capitol

ATLANTA (January 22, 2026) – Today, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and State Senator Shawn Still (R-District 48) joined leading hotel and hos

AHLA welcomes new members to Executive Committee, Board of Directors

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

AHLA issues statement on DHS/DOL release of supplemental H-2B visas

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact

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[Washington, D.C., December 19, 2025] — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the trade association that advocates for every segment of the hotel industry, has become the latest trade association to join the U.S.

AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

AHLA Announces 2026 Hospitality Show Regional Events

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec.

American Hotel and Lodging Association President & CEO Testifies Before Congress; Calls on Members to Bolster Travel and Tourism Sector

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AHLA issues statement on government reopening

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2025) -- The American Hotel & Lodging Association, the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, issued the following statement on the end of the federal government shutdown: