AHLA statement on the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act

No Room for Trafficking 2024

WASHINGTON (July 11, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today regarding the introduction of the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a certification program for businesses that train their employees to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking.

Sanjay Sharma

CTO

A passionate leader who thrives on driving business transformation and achieving tangible outcomes through innovation and technology - Sanjay Sharma is recognized as the top 10 CIOs in the Middle East and awarded the BT 150 (Business Transformation) in Silicon Valley. As the Chief Technology Officer of Orascom Hotel Management, he is responsible for driving digital transformation and change within the Group. In his previous role with Jumeirah Group and Emirates Airlines, he has launched many industry-first solutions.

AHLA, Questex announce new speakers, programming for The Hospitality Show

The Hospitality Show

Early bird pricing is available through June 28. Register here.

NEW YORK (June 20, 2024) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex have announced an updated slate of speakers and events for The Hospitality Show (The Show), the world’s premier hospitality operations and technology event, which will be held Oct. 28-30 in San Antonio, Texas.

House passes No Hidden FEES Act, a major AHLA legislative priority

No Hidden FEES Act Passed

WASHINGTON (June 11, 2024) – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the No Hidden FEES Act, a major American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) legislative priority that would ensure lodging cost transparency for consumers.

The legislation would establish a comprehensive single standard for transparent and mandatory fee displays across the lodging industry – from short-term rental platforms, to online travel agencies, metasearch sites, and hotels.

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