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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 29, 2025) – More than two million hotel employees pursue the American dream every day through positions in hotels throughout the country.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced it has welcomed Preferred Hotels & Resorts℠ as a new member.
Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, and half report being severely understaffed, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Ninety-seven percent (97%) of survey respondents indicated they are experiencing a staffing shortage, 49% severely so. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 58% ranking it as their biggest challenge.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced three new additions to its government affairs staff – hires that will further expand the organization’s robust government affairs and advocacy capabilities.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) today announced a new strategic partnership, with the shared goal of growing the future workforce of the hotel and hospitality industry.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today it has welcomed six new Premier Partners, growing the program to a record 27 partners and expanding the industry verticals represented.
According to a new report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Kalibri Labs, U.S. hotel business travel revenue is projected to be 23% below pre-pandemic levels in 2022, ending the year down more than $20 billion compared to 2019. This comes after hotels lost an estimated $108 billion in business travel revenue during 2020 and 2021 combined.
An analysis conducted by the San Diego State University School of Hospitality & Tourism Management on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that in-person business travel and meetings have undeniable advantages over virtual options, and that businesses and organizations that resume business travel and meetings more quickly are likely to have a competitive edge over those that do not.