WASHINGTON (December 19, 2018) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that William “Chip” Rogers will succeed Katherine Lugar as president and CEO, effective in the new year. Rogers comes to AHLA with more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record of success.
WASHINGTON (November 14, 2018) – A new report shows that over 50 percent of the Gen Z demographic—the largest generation in the U.S.—is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality. Commissioned by the AHLA Foundation and conducted by BW Research Partnership in collaboration with Hcareers, the study examines the perceptions, attitudes and career preferences of Gen Z as they gear up to enter the workforce.
CHICAGO (November 14, 2018) – More than 200 women from across the hotel industry gathered today to share knowledge and hear from successful, dynamic female executives at ForWard: Women Advancing Hospitality, an inaugural conference for industry women hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Washington, D.C. (November 7, 2018) – President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Katherine Lugar issued the following statement in response to the results of yesterday’s midterm elections:
Washington, D.C. (September 12, 2018) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) kicked off their two-day 2018 Legislative Action Summit (LAS) on September 12 as nearly 400 hoteliers from across the country gather to meet with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill. During the summit, hoteliers will discuss the strength of the lodging industry, issues affecting it, and its significant impact on communities around the country.
Noblesville, IN – (August 14, 2018) – U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks (IN-5) today toured the Embassy Suites Noblesville as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) “Heart of the House” hotel tour program to meet with hotel employees in her district and see firsthand the career opportunities in the lodging industry.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina – August 15, 2018 – U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5) today toured the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel as part of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) “Heart of the House” hotel tour program, which connects members of Congress with local hoteliers and employees in their congressional district. This allows congressional leaders the opportunity to hear directly from hotel employees about the industry’s impact on the local community and workforce development efforts.
Washington, D.C. (August 9, 2018) — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation(AHLEF), the philanthropic arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced $1.3 million was awarded via 420 scholarships this year – the highest amount ever awarded to students seeking a career in the hospitality industry. More than 70 percent of scholarship recipients are women, and more than one-third of the total recipients are minority students.
Washington, DC (July 19, 2018) - The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Katherine Lugar and hotel industry employees today joined President Donald Trump and representatives from more than a dozen companies and associations at the White House to announce a workforce initiative to provide enhanced apprenticeship and work-based learning programs, focusing on continuing education and on-the-job training.