WASHINGTON (February 19, 2025) – The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement in support of the newly confirmed Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler.

“Congratulations to Kelly Loeffler on her confirmation as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration,” said Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. “With her extensive business background and experience as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, we are confident she will champion policies that will enable America’s small businesses to thrive.

“With more than half of hotels owned by small business franchisees, we look forward to working with Administrator Loeffler on critical SBA lending programs to support hoteliers as they create jobs and strengthen local economies. As a member of the SBA’s Small Business Lending Advisory Council, AHLA will continue to champion policies that help small business hoteliers achieve the American Dream.”

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