WASHINGTON (April 11, 2025) – With the growing use of lithium-based batteries in devices like e-bikes, laptops, and mobile phones, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today launched a new suite of safety resources to help hoteliers prevent, prepare for, and respond to battery-related fire incidents, many of which are caused unknowingly by guests. The toolkit also includes guidance for travelers to help increase their awareness of potential risks.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 17, 2025) – Today Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), issued the following statement following the appointment of KP Patel as Chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA).

Objective: There are increasing and evolving challenges facing the development and operation of Extended Stay hotel properties. Convene an initial working group, comprised of constituent hotel brands, owners, and management companies, to map out strategies to protect and promote Extended Stay hotel product and business models with policymakers and local community leaders.

Who Should Join: GM and above

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2025) – As Los Angeles continues to recover from the long-term effects of the pandemic and most recently the devastating wildfires, a new report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that the city’s recovery of international visitors from 2019 levels lags behind every other major U.S. city.

WASHINGTON (April 14, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the addition of four new companies into its Premier Partner program, which offers opportunities for top hospitality industry suppliers and service providers to engage with the organization’s Board and members in areas of common interest. The latest additions include Silver Partners ADA Cosmetics and BKL Hospitality and Associate Partners BDV Solutions and Sabre.