Tag: American Hotel & Lodging Association
2014 AH&LA Legislative Action Summit Recap
More than 270 hotel owners, operators, and investors from across the country came to Washington, D.C., April 1-2 to promote the industry to the...
Hotel Industry Praises House For Passage of 40-Hour Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Save American Workers Act (H.R. 2575), introduced by Congressman Todd Young (R-Ind.). AH&LA says this legislation...
The JOLT Act Would Boost Travel, Add Jobs
The travel and tourism industry has a presence in every Congressional district in the country. From rural counties in the Midwest to the lights...
Establishing Emergency Dialing Best Practices
In December, a petition called “Help Enact Kari’s Law” was started following a tragic incident at a Texas hotel. A 9-year-old girl attempted to...
Is Airbnb the Hotel Industry’s Greatest Threat?
The rapid growth and popularity of Airbnb, which recently surpassed 10 million guest stays since its 2008 launch, has raised valid concerns among hotel...