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AHLA Statement on the Passing of Kirk Kinsell

Kirk Kinsell

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2026) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today mourns the passing of Kirk Kinsell, former CEO of Loews Hotels & Co.

AHLA Applauds Mullin on Confirmation as Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, D.C.

AHLA Welcomes New Leaders in Hospitality to Premier Partner Program

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the addition of 11 new companies into its Premier Partner program, which offers opportunities for top hospitality industry suppli

AHLA congratulates Sean Duffy on U.S. Department of Transportation secretary confirmation

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WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2025) – The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement in support of newly confirmed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

AHLA congratulates Scott Bessent on U.S. Department of Treasury secretary confirmation

Treasury seal with flag

WASHINGTON (January 27, 2025) – The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement in support of newly confirmed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

AHLA supports No Tax on Tips legislation

Tips

 

AHLA congratulates Kristi Noem on U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary confirmation

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WASHINGTON (January 25, 2025) – The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement in support of newly confirmed U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

AHLA supports President Trump’s nominees for Secretary, Deputy Secretary of Labor

Department of Labor
WASHINGTON (Jan. 24, 2025) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement urging the Senate to swiftly confirm former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor and Keith Sonderling as Deputy Secretary of Labor:

Procure Impact Co-Founders Lauren McCann, Jen Collins to receive Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award

Procure Impact

WASHINGTON (Jan.

Hotel & tourism leaders unite with call to action: Support Los Angeles businesses & workers amid impact of wildfires: “Stay with LA!”

Los Angeles

Los Angeles – January 21, 2025 – As the greater Los Angeles community confronts the devastation caused by the recent wildfires, the city’s hospitality and tourism leaders have united to urge tourists, travelers and trade shows to keep Los Angeles in their plans.