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AHLEF Awards Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships to Hospitality Students

September 7, 2017

Washington, D.C., September 7, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel...

AHLA Partners with Department of Labor to Invest in Workforce Development with Registered Apprenticeship Program

June 15, 2017

Washington, D.C. – June 15, 2017 – As part of President Trump’s workforce development week, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)...

New AHLA Research Reveals Online Hotel Booking Scams Are on the Rise, Duping Consumers, Translating to Nearly $4 Billion Each Year

June 14, 2017

Washington, D.C., June 14, 2017 – Every 60 seconds, Americans make 500 hotel bookings online. And new research reveals that online scams and...

Hotel Industry Praises Department of Labor Decision to Rescind Onerous Joint Employer Guidance

June 8, 2017

Washington, D.C. – June 8, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today praised the Department of Labor’s decision to...

Key Takeaways from AHLA & AAHOA’s Legislative Action Summit 2017

June 6, 2017

By Kirby D. Payne and Chelsey Leffet The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) held their...

Bipartisan-Supported Brand USA Program Drives $21 Billion in Business Sales, 2 Million Jobs

May 24, 2017

“Travel and tourism is a critical driver of the U.S. economy, generating $2.3 trillion in economic output and responsible for one in nine American...

AHLA Honors Outstanding Hotel Employees and Properties at 2017 Stars of the Industry Celebration

May 18, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 18, 2017 — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) revealed its 2017 Stars of the Industry – the...

Hundreds of Hoteliers to Descend on Capitol Hill for AHLA, AAHOA Members to Meet With Congressional Leaders

May 17, 2017

Attendees to Promote Job Creation, Guest Service, Community Partnerships WASHINGTON, DC – May 17, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging...

Kevin Carey Appointed as EVP, Chief Operating Officer of AHLA

May 16, 2017

Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2017 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the appointment of Kevin Carey as Executive Vice...

Online Hotel Booking Scams Cost Americans $1.3 Billion Annually; Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection Pushes for More Action to Protect Consumers

March 22, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 22, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) applauds the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection,...

New Study Shatters Airbnb Homesharing Myth

March 9, 2017

Reveals Airbnb’s Business Driven by Commercial Operators, Generating Nearly $2 Billion in Revenue; “Illegal Hotel” Growth Trend Consistent...

AHLA Statement on President Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress

March 1, 2017

Washington, D.C. – March 1, 2017 – President and CEO Katherine Lugar of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following...

AHLA Names 2017-2018 Executive Committee

March 1, 2017

Washington, D.C. – March 1, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its Executive Committee for 2017-2018,...

AHLA Launches New Campaign on Job Growth, Economic Impact of Hotel Industry

February 13, 2017

New Research, Underscores Economic Benefits of Hotel Industry Across U.S. Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2017 – The American Hotel & Lodging...

ALIS Honors 2016 Award Winners

January 25, 2017

Los Angeles, CA – January 25, 2017 - At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) awards presentations today, executives and companies responsible...

Survey of Mayors Reveals Hotel Industry is Vital to Local Economies

January 18, 2017

USCM, AHLA Release Results Of Nationwide Survey Of Mayors On Hotels Industry January 18, 2017 – Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors...

AHLA, National Alliance to End Sexual Violence Partner to Launch Training for Hospitality Industry

December 12, 2016

Washington, D.C. – December 12, 2016 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV)...

B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group President Mark Carrier to Assume Role of AHLA Chair of the Board

November 14, 2016

New York, New York – November 14, 2016 – During its Annual Meeting of Members in New York, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)...

National Restaurant Association, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Combine Forces to Focus on the Future of Hospitality

November 14, 2016

Partnership Enhances Hospitality Training and Certification Capabilities Washington D.C. – November 14, 2016  – The National Restaurant...

AHLA’s 2016 Lodging Survey Underscores the Latest Hotel Trends Across the Country

November 2, 2016

Technology Advances, Sustainability and Charity Giving Get High Scores Washington, D.C. – November 2, 2016 – The American Hotel & Lodging...