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LA tourism industry calls on City Council to reject labor ordinance and support industry’s recovery at City Hall press conference

AHLA statement on the House passage of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act

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WASHINGTON  (April 28, 2025)  -- The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement applauding the U.S.

AHLA and HTNG launch new safety resources to address lithium battery fire risks

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WASHINGTON (April 11, 2025) – With the growing use of lithium-based batteries in devices like e-bikes, laptops, and mobile phones, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHL

AHLA Statement On Bipartisan COVID Relief Package

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The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on the coronavirus relief package.

Survey: Nearly 70% Of Americans Will Not Travel For Christmas

A recent national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that nearly two-thirds (69%) of Americans will not travel for Christmas. With a new surge in COVID-19 cases, the CDC recommending that Americans do not travel over the holiday season and new stay-at-home orders in place in states across the country, the holiday season will compound the challenges already facing the hotel industry during this public health crisis.

AHLA ANNOUNCES 2021 OFFICERS, BOARD, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH RECORD DIVERSITY

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WASHINGTON (December 9, 2020) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today unveiled its 2021 Officers, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, which includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry.

AHLA STATEMENT ON PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS BILL

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WASHINGTON (December 1, 2020) – The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on the bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 relief proposal released today by the Problem Solvers Caucus.

COVID RELIEF NOW COALITION RELEASES NEW AD CALLING ON CONGRESS TO ACT

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AHLA STATEMENT ON MAIN STREET LENDING PROGRAM

WASHINGTON (November 20, 2020) – The following is a statement attributed to Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. 
 

SURVEY: 71% OF HOTELS WON’T SURVIVE ANOTHER SIX MONTHS WITHOUT FURTHER GOVERNMENT COVID RELIEF

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