U.S. Representative Scott Peters (CA-52) today toured the Hyatt Regency La Jolla in San Diego, California as a Heart of House hotel tour, citing the impact the hotel industry has on job growth in the state. The tour provides lawmakers an opportunity to discuss issues of job growth and career building in the hotel industry, with staff and employers alike. On the tour, Rep. Peters spoke with employees and Hyatt Regency General Manager to hear concerns regarding issues facing the industry.

Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2014) - Katherine Lugar, President and CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, today issued this statement opposing a proposal before the Los Angeles City Council this Wednesday which would increase the minimum wage for only one segment of the workforce -- hotel workers:

Washington, D.C. (September 17, 2014) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the appointment of Troy Flanagan as vice president of state and local government affairs. Flanagan brings over 15 years of experience to the new role as a policy advocate who will work closely with AH&LA's state and local partners on issues critical to the hotel industry. He officially joins AH&LA on September 29.

The Handlery Foundation contributed a leadership gift of $10,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation's (AH&LEF) 2014 Annual Giving Campaign. A longtime supporter of AH&LEF, the Handlery Foundation has supported AH&LEF through annual contributions to an endowed scholarship fund and contributions to its three previous capital giving campaigns.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today welcomed remarks made by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the Senate floor criticizing the most recent overreach by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Senator McConnell joined SenatoIf implemented, this recommendation could remove the decision-making power from small business owners, a concern that Senator McConnell raised in a speech this morning.

Washington, (September 3, 2014) - Long-time industry veteran Bob Hazard will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 26-28, 2015, in Los Angeles.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and WageWatch, Inc., today released a survey that shows the hotel industry offers good, high-paying jobs with benefits and a fast track to senior positions within the hospitality sector.

Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) today visited with hotel employees in Omaha as she went on a Heart of the House hotel tour of the Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown. The tour, of the 249-room hotel, also included a meeting with the future of the hotel industry: Omaha Public Schools high school youth participating in a school-to-work program. Fischer expressed her appreciation for the hotel's contribution to local economic growth and job creation.

Washington, D.C. (August 13, 2014) -The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, filed an amicus brief in support of the International Franchise Association's (IFA) motion for a preliminary injunction discriminating against franchisees under the city of Seattle's new minimum wage ordinance. The amicus, which includes the U.S.

Omaha, NE (August 11, 2014) - Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE 02) praised the job growth in the Nebraska hotel industry today on a Heart of the House tour of a Holiday Inn in Omaha. The tour of the 114-room downtown property focused on the thousands of jobs generated by the hotel industry in Nebraska and the millions of dollars it contributes to the local and state economy.