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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

Tina Patel

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

Travel & hospitality leaders call on U.S. House of Representatives to end government shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2025) -- Today, leaders from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Airlines for America (A4A), U.S. Travel Association, and the National Restaurant Association pressed the U.S.

Noble Investment Group CEO Mit Shah to Receive the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award

Mit Shah in a graphic congratulating him on being the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award Recipient

WASHINGTON, D.C.

AHLA names Capitol Hill veteran Brett Horton Chief Advocacy Officer

AHLA welcomes Brett Horton - Chief Advocacy Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 29, 2025) -- Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced the appointment of Brett Horton as Chief Advocacy Officer.

AHLA Announces 2025 TechOvation and Tech Acceleration Award Winners

2025 Tech Award Winners

DENVER (Oct.

AHLA Names 2025’s Top General Managers at The Hospitality Show

GM Award Winners

DENVER (Oct.

Hotel industry unites to urge Congress to end government shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

New Report: Hotels are a $7 Billion Economic Engine in Denver

Denver