LEGISLATION PROVIDES CLARITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES ON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A “JOINT EMPLOYER” Washington, D.C., 2017-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 3441), which clarifies what it means to be a “joint… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime. “Our industry is ripe with opportunity and has a tremendous track record of providing the training and resources our employees need to move up through the ranks… Read the full press release
Top Hotels & Employees Announced; Awards Mark Employee Leadership, Community Service Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards, honoring the nation’s top employees and properties honored for their outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership… Read the full press release
New additions join accomplished executives and leaders from every segment of the hotel industry Washington, D.C., 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today announced new additions to its Board of Directors. The 2015 Board of Directors represents… Read the full press release
Decision levels playing field between Wyoming hoteliers and online competitors Washington, DC, US, 2014-04-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, applauds today’s ruling by the Wyoming Supreme Court that online travel companies (OTCs) should remit sales and lodging… Read the full press release
Important step towards providing certainty for employees and stability for hotels, inns, and resorts Washington, DC, US, 2014-04-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Save American… Read the full press release
New hires bring valuable congressional, association, and policy experience to new roles Washington, DC, 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, announces the appointment of Maryam Cope and Craig Kalkut as vice presidents of governmental affairs. Kalkut joins… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lodging industry to focus on policies promoting economic growth and job creation The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today unveiled its Pro-Growth Policy Agenda for 2014, highlighting the key areas on which the U.S. lodging industry will focus its advocacy efforts. From among the many areas that directly… Read the full press release
Industry Partner, Forbes Travel Guide, Supports Initiative Washington, DC, United States, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole U.S. association representing all segments of the lodging industry, is releasing a guide covering gratuity rates for a broad array of service areas, including parking attendants, doormen, housekeepers, and room service. Released in… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry, urges a “no” vote in the House of Representatives on the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA) Act of 2013 (H.R. 2061). As amended, this bill includes provisions to limit… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, United States, 2013-11-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has elected Mark Carrier, CHA, president of the B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, as incoming secretary/treasurer of the AH&LA board of directors. The B. F. Saul Company, founded in 1892, is a privately-held diversified real estate concern based in the Washington, D.C…. Read the full press release
CONUS Rates Increased to $83 2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the General Services Administration’s (GSA) federal per diem rates for FY2014, effective October 1, 2013: “The FY 2014 per diem rates released today by GSA are welcome news for government travelers who stay in hotels while traveling on government… Read the full press release
2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — GTAC provides key input on per diem, travel regulations and policies The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) commends the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for today’s appointment of several influential members of the lodging industry to the Governmentwide Travel Advisory Committee (GTAC). Instituted in December 2012 as part of the federal government’s… Read the full press release
Conference features mid-year statistics/social data trends, a special meeting of members, and national awards 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) annual Summer Summit, held June 18-19 at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver, Colorado, will include a session featuring top-line forecasting and social data trends, a special meeting of… Read the full press release
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act and commends the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators for their efforts to fix the U.S. immigration system so that it serves our economy. AH&LA supports the inclusion of a temporary worker program… Read the full press release