CHARITABLE AFFILIATE OF AH&LA LAUNCHES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ‘OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITY’ TO RAISE $8 MILLION FOR AH&LEF

September 27, 2016, Washington, D.C. -- The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) has publicly announced a capital initiative that will provide $8 million in funds for academic and professional development scholarships and critical industry research. As of September 26 the campaign, Opening Doors to Opportunity has already received more than $6 million via 84 pledges from industry executives and leading corporations. 

NEW REPORT REVEALS MORE THAN HALF OF AIRBNB’S PHILADELPHIA REVENUE COMES FROM COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY, EMPHASIZING NEED FOR STATE ACTION

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2016 – Ahead of a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Tourism and Recreational Development Committee hearing on short-term rentals in York, PA, the American Hotel & Lodging Association is releasing a new detailed look at the growth of Airbnb’s operations in Philadelphia, as Pennsylvania lawmakers begin to consider new rules aimed at short-term rentals across the state.

HOTEL, TRAVEL INDUSTRIES JOIN FORCES TO URGE CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON ZIKA

Washington, D.C. – September 7, 2016 – The U.S. travel industry joined forces today, urging Congress to immediately approve emergency funding to address the increased threat of the Zika virus. Together, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and U.S. Travel Association sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging swift action to help halt the virus’ spread and assist the agencies dealing with its impact.

REP. TONKO TOURS ALBANY MARRIOTT; MEETS HOTEL STAFF, HEARS ABOUT LODGING’S INVESTMENT IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Albany, New York – September 2, 2016 – U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) today toured the Albany Marriott as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s “Heart of the House” hotel tour program, where members of Congress visit a hotel in their district to gain insight on the industry’s commitment to community partnerships through local job growth, economic contributions and development opportunities.   

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