Los Angeles, CA (December 16, 2014) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) filed a lawsuit today against the City of Los Angeles challenging a recent Los Angeles ordinance that attempts to exercise power beyond the limits of the City's authority.
Washington, D.C. "December 13, 2014) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) praised both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for agreeing to reauthorize Brand USA as part of the omnibus spending bill to fund the government.
Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2014) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today urged both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to carve a path forward that would allow for reauthorization of the Terrorist Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) before they adjourn and before the program expires on December 31st.
Washington, D.C. (December 10, 2014) The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and its Foundation today released the definitive industry survey examining the top trends in the hotel industry, which this year is marked by personal service, healthy lifestyles and convenience. The survey, The 2014 Lodging Study Hotel Trends: An Inside Look at Popular Amenities and Guest Services conducted by industry data provider STR, illustrates how hotels are adapting to consumer demands by adjusting their services and amenities to take into account guests' needs.
Arlington, VA - Today, the Merchant Financial Cyber Partnership announced the next steps for the two industries to continue working together to strengthen the security of the payments system. Launched in February, the Partnership has succeeded in its goal to work collaboratively across the payments system to enhance security in order to protect customers and their data from cyber threats.
(Chicago) A new study released today shows that a $13 minimum wage would eliminate more than 11,600 jobs in Chicago. In addition, Illinois taxpayers could be hit with up to $72 million in annual costs if approximately 17,500 state and local employees affected by an increase to $13 in Chicago are included in the final law.
Statewide, more than 80,000 jobs would be lost at the $13 wage level, at a cost of $547 million annually to taxpayers if approximately 126,000 state and local employees affected by a $13 minimum wage in Illinois are included in state action.
Washington, D.C. (November 20, 2014) - Following President Barack Obama's address this evening announcing an Executive Order to expand and extend programs for selected groups of undocumented immigrants, the American Hotel and Lodging Association called on the President, Congress and other stakeholders to work together towards comprehensive immigration reform.
Washington D.C., November 13, 2014 Omni Hotels and Resorts has contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2014 Annual Giving Campaign.
New York, NY (November 10, 2014) - American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) president and CEO Katherine Lugar today welcomed President Obama's plan to extend the validity period for visas issued to Chinese students, travelers and tourists with this statement:
New York, NY (November 10, 2014) The following remarks were made by Interstate Hotels and Resorts CEO Jim Abrahamson at AH&LA's Fall Conference Industry Leadership Dinner on Sunday night:
Remarks, as prepared.
"Thank you Katherine for that warm welcome and most of all your outstanding leadership and the impact you and your team have made since joining AH&LA a short 18 months ago¦.and good evening to all of you.