San Diego, CA (July 17, 2018) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) president and CEO Katherine Lugar today issued the following statement in response to the short-term rental ordinance approved by the San Diego City Council, which restricts short-term rentals to a host’s primary residence only.

"Momentum has been building across the country to rein in the negative impacts of short-term rentals. San Diego has now joined other major cities in taking back their neighborhoods and putting residents first," said Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of AHLA. "Mayor Faulconer displayed tremendous leadership in breaking through the gridlock on this important issue, and the San Diego City Council deserves praise for passing a strong ordinance that will restore the community fabric of neighborhoods across the city and protect housing for its vital workforce."

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