(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.

(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2015) - Bob Alter, president of Seaview Investors, contributed $10,000 on behalf of the Alter family to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation's (AH&LEF's) 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. Alter is a long-time donor to the Annual Giving Campaign. This marks Alter's eighth consecutive personal gift at the six-diamond level or higher, and his second at the leadership level.

"Students are our future in the hospitality industry, and we need to support them in their education," said Alter.

(Washington, D.C., April 22, 2015) -- The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today released Hotel Industry Principles as part of the industry's long-standing effort to raise awareness of human trafficking and provide hotel operators tools and resources to educate employees on identifying and reporting these crimes. The release of these principles comes on the heels of Senate passage of legislation (S.

(Washington, April 14, 2015) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the winners of the AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards for outstanding hotel properties. Awarded annually since 1966, these awards distinguish individual hotels that have developed outstanding programs, events, and campaigns. Winners were chosen in the categories of Community Service, Special Events, Guest Relations, and Good Earth keeping.