(Washington, D.C. August 27, 2015) -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 following the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision in the Browning-Ferris Industries of California case, which greatly expands the definition of joint-employer and undermines franchise owners control over their businesses.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA (August 21, 2015) - Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA-31) praised the job growth of the California hotel industry today on a Heart of the House hotel tour of the Courtyard Marriott Ontario Rancho Cucamonga. The tour of the 117-room property focused on the thousands of jobs generated by the hotel industry in California and highlighted the various careers within the hotel industry.

(Bloomington, Minnesota August 20, 2015) - Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) praised the great impact the hotel industry has had in Minnesota today as he conducted a Heart of the House hotel tour of the Radisson Blu Mall of America, which is co-owned and operated by Minnesota-based Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

SEA ISLAND, GEORGIA (August 18, 2015) - Congressman Earl L. Buddy Carter (GA-01) visited The Cloister at Sea Island resort and praised the industry's contribution to the local and state economy today on a Heart of the House hotel tour. The tour of this unique and natural property underscored the vital role hotel employees play in growing the local economy.

Cheyenne, Wyoming (August 18, 2015) - The Fairfield Inn & Suites Cheyenne along with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) cohosted Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) today on a Heart of the House hotel tour to learn about the job growth of the Wyoming hotel industry. The tour of the 60-room property focused on how small businesses in the hotel industry, like the Fairfield Inn & Suites, help generate thousands of jobs in Wyoming and highlighted the various career opportunities within the hotel industry.

WASHINGTON (August 14, 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 the following statement on the release of federal per diem rates for FY2016 announced by the General Services Administration (GSA) this morning.

LOS ANGELES (August 12, 2015) - Hasmukh P. (H.P.) Rama, chairman of the board and CEO of JHM Hotels, will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 25-27, 2016, in Los Angeles. This prominent award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the hospitality industry over his or her lifetime through their actions, deeds, and great accomplishments.

(Washington, D.C. Monday, August 10, 2015) - Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today applauded Congressman Hank Johnson's support against Expedia's proposed acquisition of Orbitz. Congressman Johnson (GA-04) submitted this letter to the Department of Justice today.

(Washington, D.C. Monday, August 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 applauded the dozens of small hotels and independent properties, state associations and other lodging-related groups who sent a letter to the Department of Justice urging the Department to block Expedia's proposed acquisition of Orbitz.

(Washington, D.C., August 10, 2015) - The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), awarded $730, 500 through 380 scholarships to students studying hospitality.