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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

AHLA welcomes new members to Executive Committee, Board of Directors

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

AHLA supports No Tax on Tips legislation

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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

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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.

AHLA welcomes new members to Executive Committee, Board of Directors

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WASHINGTON (Jan. 21, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its 2025 officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, a list that includes some of the most respected names in the hotel industry.

AHLA congratulates President Trump, Vice President Vance on their inauguration

White House
WASHINGTON (Jan. 20, 2025) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement today on the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the nation’s 47th president, and Vice President JD Vance: