Washington, D.C. – April 8, 2016 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauded Governor McAuliffe’s signing of House Substitute SB 416. In the final days of the General Assembly, the Limited Residential Lodging Act was amended to include a detailed study of short-term rental companies, like Airbnb, as well as increased accountability and enforcement.
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 6, 2016 – Today, Engage Cuba, the leading coalition of private companies and organizations working to end the travel and trade embargo on Cuba, announced a partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the only national association representing the full breadth of the U.S. lodging industry.
Washington, D.C., April 5, 2016 — Marking a record-breaking donation to the 2016 American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) Annual Giving campaign, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and the Carlson Family Foundation donated $40,000 in their seventh consecutive donation. The gift is a tremendous start to this year’s Annual Giving campaign and marks the highest gift donation to this life-changing campaign.
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2016 – Today the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) released Phase II of a study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management that provides a detailed analysis of the commercial activity taking place in Los Angeles (LA) on Airbnb, one of the most trafficked short-term rental websites.
Washington, D.C., March 23, 2016 – Today the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) released Phase II of a study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management that provides a detailed analysis of the commercial activity taking place in Phoenix on Airbnb, one of the most trafficked short-term rental websites.
Peoria, Illinois – March 18, 2016 – Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) toured the SpringHill Suites Peoria Westlake today as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) “Heart of the House” hotel tour program, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at a hotel in congressional leaders’ home districts to showcase the hotel industry’s positive impact on the economy and local community.
Washington, D.C. – March 17, 2016 – The introduction today of legislation halting the U.S. Department of Labor’s anticipated overtime rule reflects mounting and widespread concerns of public-sector, nonprofit, and private-sector employers about the unintentional damage to workers and the U.S. economy such a rule would inflict.
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.