AHLA names Davidson Hospitality Group CEO Thom Geshay as Board Chair, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Marriott's Liam Brown who retires after nearly four decades.
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
Retail unsold food rates dropped 1.1% while foodservice waste efficiency improved 5.7%, with pilot programs achieving over 50% waste reduction.
The ceremony honored 500+ industry leaders with Platinum winners across Paid, Earned, Owned, and Multi-Channel marketing categories.
Situ establishes Americas division to provide faster response times and localized market expertise for corporate housing clients across North and South America.
U.S. Travel, Airlines for America, and AHLA warn that potential TSA funding lapse during spring break could cost $140 million daily like last year's shutdown.
A new economic impact report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance details the Honolulu hotel industry’s far-reaching economic impact and reinforces its role as a powerful engine for growth and opportunity. The study, conducted by Oxford Economic, found that Honolulu hotel operations and visitor spending generate $12 billion in economic activity, support 63,912 jobs, and contribute $1.9 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue.
GBTA survey of 571 professionals shows 78% are concerned about proposed ESTA changes, with 43% more likely to hold meetings outside the U.S.
Paris Society brings two acclaimed restaurant concepts to the U.S. for the first time as part of Delano Miami Beach's March 2026 reopening.
Joint industry statement cites $6 billion economic impact from 2025 shutdown and urges Congress to pass bipartisan aviation funding bills.
The event raised a record $2.1 million with 75 companies participating, while data shows 17% of hospitality workers have substance use disorders.
The free curriculum, developed with survivor input, will be available through 2026 and joins Marriott's existing training completed over 2.6 million times.
Marriott's Liam Brown will chair the 2026 board before retiring, with Davidson's Thom Geshay set to succeed him mid-year.
HITEC 2026 will host 6,000 professionals and 370+ companies in San Antonio for the industry's largest hospitality technology conference and expo.
The delay prevents tariff increases on furniture and cabinetry that account for 15-20% of hotel renovation costs, affecting small business owners' capital planning.
AHLA becomes the 30th signatory to the voluntary pact aimed at reducing the 10% of food waste that comes from lodging, equivalent to $17 billion annually.
AHLA supports legislation that would protect the franchise model supporting nearly 3 million hospitality jobs nationwide.
Patel manages 20 hotels across five states and serves on multiple industry boards including IHG Owners Association Global Board of Directors.
Kristi Allen of Ensemble Allen will lead the association's efforts against predatory lawsuits and wage mandates affecting 6,000+ California hotels.
Penn State study of 10,000+ hospitality leaders shows women's representation stagnant at senior levels while Black leadership declined from 2.2% to 2.1% over three years.