WASHINGTON (March 3, 2016) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauded the Virginia Senate’s passage of the SB 416. The Limited Residential Lodging Act was amended in recent days to ensure a thoughtful study of this important issue over the coming months before any legislation is enacted. The bill, which now goes to Gov.
WASHINGTON (March 2, 2016) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today applauded the leadership of Omni Hotels & Resorts for testifying at a hearing held yesterday by the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources to showcase their commitment to supporting their local communities. The hearing, entitled, “Getting Incentives Right: Connecting Low-Income Individuals with Jobs,” focused on exploring opportunities to better meet the needs of job seekers and job creators and grow the economy.
AUSTIN (February 18, 2016) – Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) visited The Driskill today during a “Heart of the House” hotel tour, hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the state and local hotel association. This opportunity allowed Congressman Smith to gain greater insight on the hotel industry’s significant contributions to economic growth, jobs and community development.
Washington, D.C. – February 12, 2016 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today applauded Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) for their leadership and partnership with the hotel industry introducing bipartisan legislation to ensure 911 direct dial capabilities.
WASHINGTON (February 10, 2016) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the nearly two million-employee lodging industry, today applauded a group of bipartisan Congressional leaders on the introduction of a bill aimed at stopping online hotel booking scams that have affected some 15 million hotel bookings a year at a cost of $1.3 billion each year.
WASHINGTON (February 5, 2016) – The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) reached new heights this year with more than 3,000 registered delegates at the two-and-a-half day conference from January 25-27 at the JW Marriott and Microsoft Theater L.A. LIVE, making ALIS the first hotel investment conference to reach this milestone.
LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2016) - At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) awards luncheon today, executives and companies responsible for the most influential hotel industry deals in 2015 were honored with prestigious ALIS awards. Nominees are considered for the awards based on outstanding business performance in various industry sectors and determined by ALIS sponsors and delegates. This year’s winners include:
Development (Full Service) of the Year 2015
WASHINGTON (January 21, 2016) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the nearly two million-employee lodging industry, today issued a statement following votes in both chambers of Maryland’s General Assembly to override the veto by Governor Hogan of SB 190, closing a loophole for online travel companies and ensuring they pay their fair share of taxes on rooms booked online.
VIRGINIA (January 20, 2016) – Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10) toured the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles during a “Heart of the House” hotel tour to learn about the growth and tremendous opportunities the hotel industry offers to support economic development and community revitalization.
WASHINGTON (January 20, 2016) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) released a new study today conducted by researchers at Penn State University’s School of Hospitality Management offering the first, comprehensive national look at the rise of commercial activity on Airbnb, one of the most trafficked short-term rental platforms.