ORGANIZATION American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) www.ahla.com 1201, New York Avenue, NW
USA
- Washington, DC 20005 Phone: +1 202-289.3100 Fax: +1 202-289-3199 Email: info@ahla.com
Serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members.FOLLOW US ON:
I’m sure you have been following the devastating reports from Haiti as closely as I. After consulting our counterparts at the Caribbean Hotel Association, we sent an advisory encouraging our members...
It’s hard to believe the first week of 2010 is already behind us, but the year is off to a great start. In fact, I’m going back to work – at a hotel. Keeping my promise, the Foundation surpassed its...
My week started with the 7 am shuttle to NYC with AH&LA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations Kimberly Miles for a meeting of the Venture Board to discuss plans
When this year began, I did not think this was possible, but it has been an unbelievably exciting month to watch the United States Senate. The Senate, normally the paradigm of stability, is surpris...
 Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the International Society of Hotel Association Executivesâ (ISHAE) winter conference. ISHAEâs membership consists of the ...
 Last Monday, I had the pleasure of traveling to the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association and addressing their annual conference at the Broadmoor. President Christine OâDonnell and her staff did a...
For 2008, the U.S. lodging industry posted pre-tax profits of $25.8 billion – down from $28 billion in 2007 – and $140.6 billion in sales – a rise from $139.4 billion in 2007, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Lodging Industry Profile (LIP), an annual statistical analysis of the industry. This $140.6 billion contributed to an overall $770 billion in tourism sales*, with resident and international travelers’ expenditures in the U.S. estimated at $2.1 billion/day; $88 million/hour; $1.5 million/minute; and $24,500/second.
This 26-page lodging industry influenza management guide can assist hotel general managers and other industry professionals in developing their property's H1N1 flu plan. Additionally, this U.S. government's business guide issued via www.flu.gov can also help with influenza plans for the hotel and business workplace.
The much-anticipated Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, Tenth Revised Edition, is now available! The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry establishes standardized formats and account classifications to guide individuals in the preparation and presentation of financial statements for lodging operations.
During his inaugural speech last night at New York’s Waldorf=Astoria hotel, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) incoming chair David Kong, president/CEO of Best Western International, told an audience of industry leaders that his priorities lie in using the collective power of the industry players to emerge stronger and better in 2010. The evening was also the kick-off to a year-long ce...
For the past year, Simons has served as HotelPAC coordinator in the AH&LA governmental affairs department. With his promotion, he will continue to work with HotelPAC, the lodging industry’s largest political action committee, but also begin managing the duties of hotelLOBBY, AH&LA’s grassroots program. Prior to joining AH&LA in 2008, Jon was with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where he worked in t...
An active and long-time supporter of AH&LA, Martin has served on the association's board of directors for the past seven years. He is a member of the Executive Council and officer liaison for the Governmental Affairs/HotelPAC committee, Multicultural & Diversity Advisory Council, and Women In Lodging Executive Council, among others. From 2003-2004, he served on the Planning Task Force, which resu...
Monday 10 November 2008
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Card Check... Think Again | Educate your staff today about card check. Watch this video and learn more about what this proposal really means to your business operations and your employee's rights.
Improving service to disabled guests | We Welcome Service Animals
A look at the benefits and resources available to members of the American Hotel & Lodging Association
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AH&LA CEO Joe McInerney's Tales from the Road
Marlene's View from the Hill
