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AHLA Statement on U.S. House Federal Data Privacy Legislation Introduction

WASHINGTON, D.C.

G6 Hospitality Rejoins American Hotel & Lodging Association as Corporate Member

Washington, DC, April 20, 2026 – G6 Hospitality, parent company of the iconic Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, today renewed its corporate membership with the American Hotel & Lodg

FORWARD/26 Draws Record-Breaking Attendance, Showcasing the Future of Hospitality Leadership

ATLANTA, GA (April 17, 2026) – The influence of women in the hotel and lodging industry took center stage as the AHLA Foundation brought its flagship annual leadership event back t

New Jersey franchise bill takes dangerous step forward, despite significant concerns expressed by majority of committee

New Jersey franchise bill

WASHINGTON (May 13, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after a committee in the New Jersey Assembly approved A3495, a bill tha

AHLA victory: Hawai‘i passes landmark legislation to rein in illegal short-term rentals, help keep housing affordable for Aloha State residents

Hawaii Short-Term Rentals

WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) – Hawai‘i Gov.

AHLA statement on presidential veto of legislation to overturn joint-employer rule

Joint Employer

WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after

AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 1,200 jobs in April

April Jobs Report

WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) – U.S. hotels added 1,200 jobs to their payrolls in April, according to the latest government data that shows employment in the industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels.

AHLA: DOL overtime rule will hurt hotels and limit employee opportunities

DOL overtime rule

WASHINGTON (April 23, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final overtime rule to raise the minimum salary threshold under which all em

AHLA rallies industry in support of hotel tax relief

Pass hotel tax relief

WASHINGTON (April 15, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today is leading an industry-wide Tax Day of Action in support of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act,

Senate votes to overturn job-killing joint-employer rule

Joint Employer

WASHINGTON (April 10, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the U.S.