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AHLA releases 2026 State of The Industry

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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, Partners And Record Membership

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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today it has welcomed several new members and partner organizations, continuing to grow the association’s reach at a critical time for the hotel industry. New members include Arbor Lodging, Golder Hospitality, KMG Hotels, and Noble House Hotels & Resorts.

AHLA, AAHOA ANNOUNCE NEW STATE, LOCAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION

BOSTON Mass., (June 29, 2021) – The nation’s two largest hotel and lodging associations, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), announced the creation of the American Hos

AHLA Integrate HTNG, Strengthening Technology Expertise, Advocacy Focus

he American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced that the two organizations have signed an agreement for HTNG to formally become part of AHLA to better serve and support the evolving needs of the global hospitality industry as it looks toward recovery.

AHLA Names Shah SVP, Federal Affairs

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the addition of Chirag Shah to the newly created role of senior vice president of federal affairs.

AHLA Welcomes New Members, Partners

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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) recently welcomed several new members and partner organizations, continuing to grow the association’s reach at a critical time for the hotel industry.

AHLA Names Marilou Halvoren VP Government Affairs & State Relations, Announces Promotions

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced a new addition to the staff and several promotions, continuing to strengthen government affairs operations and leadership initiatives.

SUPPORT GROWS FOR HOTEL INDUSTRY’S SAFE STAY; FORMER CDC, WHO OFFICIAL, & INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY OF AMERICA ENDORSE GUIDELINES

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WASHINGTON (October 28, 2020) – Support for the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Safe Stay initiative continues to grow with endorsements coming from leading scientists, physicians and publ