Washington, D.C. – February 28, 2017 – President and CEO Katherine Lugar of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following statement following President Donald Trump's address this evening to a Joint Session of Congress.
Last week, AHLA launched Dreams Happen Here, a national campaign focused on the value the hotel industry brings to every community across the country. The campaign, grounded in the most thorough economic impact analysis of the industry to date, showcases the depth and breadth of the industry, as we support 8 million jobs across the country and contribute nearly $600 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON, DC – February 21, 2017 – The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) held a commitment signing ceremony event on Tuesday, February 21 to mark the beginning of the national Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship (HSRA) project.
Washington, D.C. – February 22, 2017 — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) today announced that it has raised more than $8,000,000 in its fundraising efforts to promote hospitality’s future talent through scholarships, professional development opportunities and research.
Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today launched Dreams Happen Here, a national campaign focused on the economic benefits the hotel industry brings to every community across the country. With new, comprehensive data that reveals the hotel industry supports 8 million jobs across the country and contributes nearly $600 billion annually to the U.S. GDP, the hotel industry is powering the nation’s economy and advancing its employees.
Washington, D.C. – January 30, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement concerning the Administration’s Executive Order on a U.S. travel ban.
This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-2) reintroduced the ADA Education and Reform Act. As a reminder, this legislation addresses the nefarious practice of drive by lawsuits filed under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing a notice and cure provision that would give business owners time to address an ADA violation before any legal proceedings can move forward. AHLA, and a coalition of business organizations, has been working with Congress to ensure legislation is in place to protect businesses from this growing trend.
Los Angeles, CA – January 24, 2017 - At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) awards presentations today, executives and companies responsible for the most influential hotel industry deals in 2016 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 2016
January 19, 2017 - (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P.