Washington, D.C. [November 20, 2025] — Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to emphasize the central role hotels play in the U.S. economy. Maietta urged action on key policy issues that will shape the future of American travel and tourism – particularly as the nation prepares to host global events like the World Cup, America 250, and the 2028 Olympic Games.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2025) -- The American Hotel & Lodging Association, the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, issued the following statement on the end of the federal government shutdown: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2025) -- Today, leaders from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Airlines for America (A4A), U.S. Travel Association, and the National Restaurant Association pressed the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately vote on the Senate-passed agreement to end the government shutdown.

Joe Ritchie serves as the Senior Vice President of Financial Operations for AHLA. In this role, Joe provides lead financial support and oversights to AHLA and its related entities. Working closely with AHLA’s Senior Leadership Team and Board.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 4, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and The BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group today announced that Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, will be the recipient of the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. The honor recognizes exemplary leaders who advance positive societal change across the lodging industry and the communities it serves. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 29, 2025) -- Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced the appointment of Brett Horton as Chief Advocacy Officer. For the past decade, Horton has served as Chief of Staff to U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA).

DENVER (Oct. 28, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced the recipients of the 2025 HTNG TechOvation and AHLA Tech Acceleration Awards – two prestigious technology awards recognizing excellence and innovation in hospitality technology.  

DENVER (Oct. 27, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced its 2025 General Managers of the Year Awards during The Hospitality Show in Denver, Colorado. The awards recognized general managers going above and beyond for their guests and employees. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 22, 2025) – More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country today sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate urging them to end the government shutdown.