General Services Administration Raises FY2027 Per Diem Rates
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 4, 2026) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement after the General Services Administration (GSA) announced its fiscal year 2027 per diem rates for federal workers. GSA’s per diem guidelines govern reimbursement for federal employees’ lodging and meals expenses for official government travel.
AHLA, Lawmakers Nationwide Celebrate National Hotel Employee Day, Showcasing Careers in Hospitality
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 1, 2026) – Today, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) celebrates National Hotel Employee Day by recognizing the more than 2.2 million hotel employees in the United States whose service creates welcoming experiences for guests and drives economic opportunity in communities nationwide. The organization was joined by members of Congress, governors, mayors, and state lawmakers to mark the occasion.
U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, American Hotel & Lodging Association Urge Congress to Resolve Funding Differences, Protect America's Travel System
WASHINGTON (August 10, 2026) — Following House and Senate passage of separate continuing resolutions to keep the federal government funded, the U.S.
AHLA Statement on House Committee Passage of American Franchise Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2026) – Today, Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, issued the following statement regarding committee passage of the American Franchise Act:
International Hotel Industry Coalition Calls for Long-Term United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C., OTTAWA & MEXICO CITY, July 20, 2026 – Following the conclusion of the 2026 tri-national World Cup games, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Hotels Canada, and the Hoteles Por México together called for a long-term extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), underscoring that the prosperity of the North American hospitality industries is deeply interconnected and depends on policies that facilitate cross-border travel.
New Report Shows Americans Are Reimagining Summer Travel, Not Canceling It
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2026) – Americans may be feeling the impact of rising costs, but they are not willing to give up their summer vacations. According to a new survey released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), travelers are finding creative ways to stretch their budgets by choosing destinations closer to home, re-considering their mode of transportation, and seeking hotels with amenities like complimentary breakfast and loyalty rewards to help offset costs.