WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 10, 2025) -- The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today shared their support and called for the quick adoption of the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA) introduced by Representatives Kevin Hern (R-OK) and Don Davis (D-NC).

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 8, 2025) -- AHLA President and CEO Rosanna Maietta made the following statement after today’s announcement that the effort to force a referendum to repeal Los Angeles' new minimum wage ordinance had not succeeded: