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New report: Los Angeles tourism industry lagging behind all other major U.S. cities in post-pandemic recovery

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AHLA welcomes new leaders in hospitality to Premier Partner program

Premier partners for web article

WASHINGTON (April 14, 2025) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the addition of four new

AHLA applauds House passage of the budget resolution

House passes senate-passed budget resolution

AHLA expands government affairs team with new tax policy VP

AHLA welcomes Jessica Brady

WASHINGTON (Dec. 6, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the hiring of Jessica Brady as vice president of federal affairs for tax policy.

AHLA statement on defeat of LA homeless-in-hotels ballot initiative

LA Homeless
American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the below statement today after the Los Angeles City Council voted to withdraw from the March 2024 ballot a union-backed measure that would have required all hotels in the city to house homeless people next to paying guests.

AHLA statement regarding Supreme Court decision in landmark hotel case

Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2023) – After the U.S. Supreme Court vacated and remanded the case of Acheson Hotels, LLC v.

AHLA Statement in Support of the No Hidden FEES Act

Resort fees with AHLA logo

WASHINGTON (Dec.

AHLA member to Congress: DOL rule will hurt hotel employees, small business owners

Jagruti Panwala

WASHINGTON (Nov. 28, 2023) – Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m.

Global leaders join AHLA for short-term rental, online-booking summit

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WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today concluded a successful three-day Global Reformbnb General Assembly, which drew hospitality and policy leaders from around the globe. 

Hotels poised for strong holiday season fueled by business travel uptick

Holiday Travel Graphic

WASHINGTON (Nov. 16, 2023) – The business outlook for hotels remains strong for the remainder of 2023 thanks to an uptick in business travel and a healthy preference among business and leisure travelers to stay in hotels.