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American Hotel and Lodging Association President & CEO Testifies Before Congress; Calls on Members to Bolster Travel and Tourism Sector

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AHLA issues statement on government reopening

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Travel & hospitality leaders call on U.S. House of Representatives to end government shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2025) -- Today, leaders from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Airlines for America (A4A), U.S.

67% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages

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More than 80% of hotels are boosting wages to hire and retain staff

AHLA applauds House passage of important tax relief for hotels

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WASHINGTON (Jan. 31, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today after the U.S.

72% of Americans likely to maintain or increase hotel stays in 2024

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But inflation is preventing hotels and other travel-related businesses from reaching full potential

Hotels will pay historic wages, generate record level of tax revenue in 2024

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Despite labor shortages and persistent inflation, industry recovery continues

Powerhouse hotel leaders join AHLA Executive Committee, Board of Directors

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AHLA today announced its 2024 officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, all of which include some of the most influential leaders from all segments of the hospitality industry

AHLA Foundation Hosts 6th Annual Gala to Celebrate Hotel Workforce

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Industry’s top honor presented to The Nonantum Resort’s Colby Bracy, Mark Hoplamazian of Hyatt receives 3rd annual Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award

Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt President and Chief Executive Officer, to receive AHLA/ALIS’s Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award

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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and The BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group today announced that