AHLA commends H-2B visa expansion, calls for needs-based visa system

AHLA statement regarding overtime court decision

WASHINGTON (Nov. 15, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the Department of Labor’s overtime rule.
Rosanna Maietta
Rosanna Maietta is AHLA’s president & CEO and is responsible for setting the organization’s strategic vision and championing the industry’s voice on Capitol Hill, within the administration, and beyond.
AHLA releases new employee safety device buyer’s guide, comparison matrix

WASHINGTON (Nov. 13, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its technology committee, Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG), today released an updated buyer’s guide and comparison matrix to help hoteliers assess the latest generation of personal safety devices for hotel staff.
Holiday season poll: 52% of Americans likely to travel for leisure

WASHINGTON (Nov. 12, 2024) – Fifty-two percent of Americans plan to travel overnight for leisure in the next four months, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for both leisure (45%) and business travelers (59%), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.
Sixty-six percent of Americans are more likely (25%) or equally as likely (41%) to stay in a hotel this fall or winter compared to a year ago.