[Washington, D.C., December 19, 2025] — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the trade association that advocates for every segment of the hotel industry, has become the latest trade association to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact (Pact), a joint initiative led by ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce food waste across the food system.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today issued the following statement from President & CEO Rosanna Maietta regarding the introduction of the American Franchise Act in the Senate.
In June 2014, Republican Study Committee Chairman Steve Scalise of Louisiana was elected House Majority Whip by his colleagues, and the Congressman selected Brett Horton to serve as Director of Floor Operations in the Whip's office. In 2015, Brett was elevated to the role of Chief of Staff, replacing long-time Scalise Chief of Staff Lynnel Ruckert, a role he continued until
December 2025 when he departed the Majority Leader's office to assume the role of Chief Advocacy Officer for the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 2, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced it will convene its series of high-value regional events in 2026, which will create networking and educational opportunities for hoteliers and hospitality industry participants in top markets across the U.S.
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.