LOS ANGELES, CA (February 18, 2026) -- A broad coalition of business and hospitality leaders today submitted over 79,300 signatures to the Los Angeles City Clerk to qualify a repeal of the city’s Business Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) for the November 2026 ballot.

Jennifer Clark Fugolo is Vice President of Industry & Stakeholder Engagement for the AHLA Foundation. She oversees DE&I-informed program development and delivery and drives stakeholder engagement efforts that influence the adoption of AHLAF’s programs among the hotel industry and its partners.

In her role as Vice President of Programs & Impact, Eliza plays a critical role in bolstering and expanding the AHLA Foundation's programs and broadening their impact.  Since the beginning of her time at AHLA, Eliza has worked to develop and support the  No Room For Trafficking Initiative – a national initiative that builds on the industry’s ongoing commitment and work to end human trafficking.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 13, 2026)—U.S. Travel, Airlines for America, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association issued the following joint statement on the potential lapse of appropriations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:

Honolulu, Hawai’i (February 12, 2026) – A new ⁠economic impact report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance details the Honolulu hotel industry’s far-reaching economic impact and reinforces its role as a powerful engine for growth and opportunity.

Washington, D.C. [February 10, 2026] — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the addition of Yvette Estrada to its state and local government affairs team, where she will oversee efforts in the Western region of the United States.

Estrada brings more than a decade of legislative experience to the table, leading multi-state and local advocacy engagement for NBCUniversal. Previously, she served as District Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Linda Sanchez (D-CA).