AH&LA seeks more regulation of short-term rentals | travelweekly.com
The largest U.S. hotel trade group is stepping up its lobbying efforts for stronger regulations governing short-term housing rentals listed on sites such as Airbnb, as local governments ponder stricter laws for apartment and room rentals. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is working with governments and local hotel associations to address subjects such as occupancy tax payment and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) provisions. The association wants to ensure that short-term rental hosts are held to the same standards as hoteliers, said Vanessa Sinders, AH&LA’s senior vice president of governmental affairs.
