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Business coalition submits landmark signature total to repeal $742 million gross receipts tax

Boxes of signed petitions outside the LA City Clerk's office.

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 18, 2026) -- A broad coalition of business and hospitality leaders today submitted over 79,300 signatures to the Los Angeles City Clerk to qualify a repeal of the city’s B

Travel Leaders Unite: Fund TSA, Protect Travelers, Keep America Moving

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 13, 2026)—U.S.

New Report: Hotels Are $12 Billion Economic Engine in Honolulu

Hotels are $12 billion economic engine in Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawai’i (February 12, 2026) – A new ⁠economic impact report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance details the Hono

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

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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

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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

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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!”

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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.