Restaurant and Hotel Industry Leaders Go To Work on $1.8 Million Contract from U.S. Department Of Labor

Department of Labor

WASHINGTON, DC – February 21, 2017 – The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) held a commitment signing ceremony event on Tuesday, February 21 to mark the beginning of the national Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship (HSRA) project.

AHLA Launches New Campaign On Job Growth, Economic Impact Of Hotel Industry

Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today launched Dreams Happen Here, a national campaign focused on the economic benefits the hotel industry brings to every community across the country. With new, comprehensive data that reveals the hotel industry supports 8 million jobs across the country and contributes nearly $600 billion annually to the U.S. GDP, the hotel industry is powering the nation’s economy and advancing its employees.

ADA Drive-By Lawsuits Legislation Introduced in Congress

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This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-2) reintroduced the ADA Education and Reform Act. As a reminder, this legislation addresses the nefarious practice of drive by lawsuits filed under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing a notice and cure provision that would give business owners time to address an ADA violation before any legal proceedings can move forward. AHLA, and a coalition of business organizations, has been working with Congress to ensure legislation is in place to protect businesses from this growing trend.

ALIS Award Winners Announced

ALIS

Los Angeles, CA – January 24, 2017 - At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) awards presentations today, executives and companies responsible for the most influential hotel industry deals in 2016 were honored with prestigious ALIS awards. Nominees are considered for the awards based on outstanding business performance in various industry sectors and determined by ALIS sponsors and delegates. This year’s winners include:

Development (Full Service) of the Year 2016

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