American Hotel & Lodging Association Advocates for Key Tax and Workforce Provisions to Drive U.S. Hospitality Industry Growth

(IN SHORT) American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members recently gathered in Washington, D.C., to engage with lawmakers on critical legislative priorities that are crucial for the future growth of the U.S. hospitality industry. Over 250 AHLA members met with both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to discuss pressing issues, including tax provisions,… Read the full news article

Green Key Global Unveils Accessible Sustainability Pathway for Hotels

(IN SHORT) Green Key Global, a sustainability certification leader co-owned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), has launched Green Key Ready, an introductory program marking the one-year milestone of their partnership. Aimed at hotels new to sustainability or with limited resources, this initiative offers a cost-effective… Read the full news article

New Research Underscores Significant Economic Impact of Hotel Industry

WASHINGTON, USA, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Underscoring the significant economic impact and strong growth of the hotel industry, a new study released today (September 9, 2019) finds that hotels support more than 1 in 25 American jobs—8.3 million in total—and contribute nearly $660 billion annually to U.S. GDP. Conducted by Oxford Economics, the study was… Read the full news article

New AHLEF, HCareers report reveals that over 50 percent of Gen Z is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality

New AHLEF, HCareers Report Promises Robust Workforce for Hotels WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report shows that over 50 percent of the Gen Z demographic—the largest generation in the U.S.—is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality. Commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) and conducted by BW Research… Read the full news article

AHLA appoints Rosanna Maietta as president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation

AHLEF Priorities Include Education, Research and Career Development WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Rosanna Maietta has been named president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF). Maietta, who has served as interim President of the Foundation since May of last year,… Read the full news article

American Hotel & Lodging Association appoints Amanda Franks as Vice President of Campaign Communications

Washington, D.C., 2017-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the appointment of Amanda Franks as Vice President of Campaign Communications. Franks is a veteran communications and political affairs professional, having spent her career assisting elected officials and organizations with strategic policy planning and message development. “I’m thrilled to… Read the full news article