(Washington, June 10, 2015) -  The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today praised the Florida Congressional Delegation after they sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez urging the agency to immediately open an investigation into companies deceptively targeting consumers with misleading online hotel websites. The letter was signed by all 27 Members of the delegation. 

(Washington, D.C. June 11, 2015) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today issued this statement as part of its joint lawsuit with the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) against the City of Los Angeles. This statement was issued by Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of AH&LA.

(Washington, D.C. June 11, 2015) - The Supreme Court of Florida today issued its opinion on a case brought by Alachua County, Florida against Expedia. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, issued the following statement regarding the decision: 

(Washington, June 9, 2015) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) participated in today's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Sharing Economy Workshop aimed at exploring the relationship between competition, consumer safety, economic growth and regulation. Senior Vice President and head of Governmental Affairs, Vanessa Sinders, joined a panel discussion with representatives from Airbnb, NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, Uber and National League of Cities. 

(Washington D.C., June 9, 2015) -  Vantage Hospitality Group contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation's (AH&LEF's) 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. This is Vantage's third gift to AH&LEF, and their first at the six-diamond level.

(Washington, D.C., May 28, 2015) - Jill and Paul Kirwin, the latter who is president & CEO of Northcott Hospitality and AmericInn, contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation's (AH&LEF's) 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. 

(Washington, May 27, 2015) - Randy and Carolyn Smith contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation's (AH&LEF's) 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. This is their third personal gift at the six-diamond level. Randy Smith is CEO of Smith Travel Research, Inc. (STR), a long-time corporate donor to AH&LEF's Annual Giving Campaign. STR made seven six-diamond level donations to the Campaign.

(Washington, D.C. May 27, 2015) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today issued a statement following the veto by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan of legislation that would have closed a loophole for online travel companies and ensured they pay their fair share of taxes on rooms booked online.

(Washington, D.C. May 26, 2015) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today applauded Chairman Senator Grassley, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, for his support in calling attention to deceptive hotel booking sites, which trick consumers into thinking they are booking directly with a hotel. Chairman Grassley sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking them to investigate the deceptive practices of rogue third-party booking sites.

(Washington, D.C., May 21, 2015) - In an exciting new format, the annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) Summer Update taking place July 21-23 will hold three networking receptions in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles. Each reception will focus on timely topics within the industry. ALIS Summer Update provides another opportunity in 2015 to network with the hotel investment community across America.