The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry, thanks Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) for convening today's bipartisan panel discussion on the need for reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) and urges Congress to take immediate action to do so.

Today's discussion includes AH&LA member Ed Walter, president & CEO, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) submitted testimony to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs urging Congress to take a thoughtful, collaborative approach together with the hotel industry when considering future actions to rein in spending on government travel.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) announces the appointment of Brian Crawford, currently chief of staff to Florida Congressman Tom Rooney (R-17), as vice president of governmental and political affairs. He will join the staff on February 3.

In this role, Crawford will support the association's increased advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with key administration policymakers, with a focus on labor and workforce issues. He also will provide strategic support for the association's political action committee, HotelPAC.