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AAHOA Issues Statement on Reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in Congress

ATLANTA, Georgia—AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) issued a statement in which it applauded the bipartisan reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in Congress. The...

Shutdown Fallout: When Government Breaks Down, the Hotel Industry Suffers

The federal government reopened on Nov. 13 after 43 days, the longest shutdown on record. What was once unthinkable has become, if not routine,...
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AHLA Issues Statement on Release of Supplemental H-2B Visas

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On December 31, 2025, the Trump Administration announced the release of 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas. Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive officer of the American...
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AAHOA Issues Statement on One-Year Delay of Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinetry

ATLANTA, Georgia—AAHOA issued a statement welcoming President Donald Trump's decision to delay the scheduled increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom...
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AHLA Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced that it has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a joint initiative led by ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF)...
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AI and the OTAs: Debating the Impact of the Shift in Technology 

As AI becomes increasingly effective and efficient, the lodging industry, like all segments of the U.S. economy, has become increasingly savvy with its applications...
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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Negative Yearly Comparisons

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar's latest data through Jan. 10. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJanuary 4, 2026-January 10, 2026Percentage change from...
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The Cooper Joins Legend Collection by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

NEW YORK, NEW YORK—The Cooper announced that it has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection. The portfolio includes luxury properties in popular destinations. Situated along...
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