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February 6, 2025

Travel Tech Applauds Reintroduction of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act and Senate Commerce Committee Approval

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the travel technology industry, submitted a letter of support following the reintroduction of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 (119th)) by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). S.314 was previously known as S.2498 in the 118th Congress, which ended in December 2024. Today, S.314 was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Travel Technology Association

February 5, 2025

Important Insurance Guidance for Those Affected by the Recent Southern California Wildfires

The California Insurance Commissioner recently issued a bulletin with critical information regarding insurance payment obligations following a declared emergency. This guidance includes key provisions under California law that are vital for wildfire victims to understand as they navigate the recovery process.

California, United States

February 5, 2025

Marriott International Named One of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies

Earlier this week Marriott International announced it has once again been named among FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The company has appeared on Fortune's Most Admired Companies' list consecutively since its inception in 1998. Marriott was named number one in the Hotels, Casinos, and Resorts category and placed number 13 in this year’s ranking overall.

January 31, 2025

AHLA Foundation Raises +$1,000,000 At Annual Gala

AHLA Foundation raised more than $1,000,000 at its annual Night of a Thousand Stars fundraising gala last night, bringing together more than 400 industry leaders at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate excellence in hospitality. Proceeds of the gala will support workforce development initiatives for hotel industry employees.

AHLA Foundation

January 31, 2025

Hotel Industry Rallies at ALIS to Support Wildfire Relief in California

As the wildfires and their aftermath continue to impact communities across California, the hotel industry is stepping up at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to provide critical relief to those affected.

AH&LA and NORTHSTAR Travel Group

Los Angeles, California, United States

January 30, 2025

Raines Expands Southeast Presence with Addition of Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East in Whitsett, NC

Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, has added Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East in Whitsett, NC, to its management portfolio. This is the third hotel that Raines is managing for Wilmington, NC-based developer Clarendon Properties.Located along I-40/I-85 at 3020 Hendren Rd, Whitsett, NC 27377, Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East provides easy access to major North Carolina cities such as Greensboro, Burlington, and Durham.

January 29, 2025

AHLA Congratulates Sean Duffy on U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Confirmation

The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement in support of newly confirmed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

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Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

January 27, 2025

AHLA supports No Tax on Tips legislation

American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Rosanna Maietta today joined President Trump on stage in support of the proposed No Tax on Tips legislation in Nevada and issued the following statement:

January 22, 2025

First Hospitality Expands Into New Markets, Opens Multiple New Development Properties, and Launches Portfolio Verticals

First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, grew into Oklahoma, Georgia, and Bahamas, while continuing growth in its existing markets, plus opened three new development lifestyle properties. This growth reflects First Hospitality’s continued focus on upscale, soft brand and lifestyle properties which now accounts for nearly 45% of its portfolio. This brings its diverse portfolio to more than 70 lifestyle, independent, and branded properties, with over 10,000 keys, and 3,500 world-class associates.

First Hospitality

January 22, 2025

Extended Stay America Celebrates 30 Years of Extended Stay Excellence and Unveils Vision for Continued Growth

Extended Stay America, a pioneer and leader in the extended stay segment, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing affordable, comfortable accommodations for guests seeking long-term stays. Since opening its doors in 1995, Extended Stay America has remained committed to meeting the unique needs of extended stay guests — a commitment that has made it the leader and innovator in the industry.

January 22, 2025

AHLA congratulates President Trump, Vice President Vance on their inauguration

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement today on the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the nation’s 47th president, and Vice President JD Vance:

January 17, 2025

2025 Strategic Priorities

The travel industry’s potential to supercharge the American economy and spirit is real; so too are the challenges of a new, dynamic political environment and overcoming a longstanding struggle to effectively communicate the travel industry’s value. U.S. Travel exists to capitalize on the industry’s opportunities while addressing its most pressing challenges.

U.S. Travel Association

January 14, 2025

Hampton Inn and Suites Snellville Georgia Joins Dimension Hospitality’s Fast-Growing Portfolio

Joe Viglietta, COO of Dimension Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel management, today announced that the 100-room Hampton Inn and Suites – Snellville Georgia has joined the company’s growing portfolio of managed hotels.

Dimension Hospitality

Georgia, United States

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

January 8, 2025

Connect with JMBM Partners at the 2025 EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo

Join JMBM partners Catherine DeBono Holmes and David Sudeck at the upcoming EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo on January 9-10, 2025, in Newport Beach, California. This event will celebrate the Top 25 winners released in EB5 Investors Magazine and Uglobal Immigration Magazine, and provide invaluable networking and learning opportunities for high net worth individuals, tax and immigration attorneys, migration agents, investors and project developers.

December 23, 2024

Lark Hotels Forms Joint Venture With Life House, Adding More Than 50 Properties to North American Portfolio

Premier lifestyle brand and hospitality management company, Lark Hotels, announces today the formation of a joint venture with contextual hotel brand and operator, Life House. This joint venture will operate under Lark Hospitality LLC, doing business as Lark, encompassing all Lark Hotels and Life House-branded hotels, 33 restaurants and bars, and the groups’ combined portfolio of nearly 100 independent spirited properties, with locations throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, and Mexico.

Lark Hotels and Life House

December 23, 2024

AHLA closes out 2024 with record-high 33 partnerships

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) will end 2024 with a record-high 33 active partnership agreements in a diverse range of industries that reflect AHLA members’ growing interest in the business verticals that will keep them competitive in the years ahead.

December 23, 2024

Government Shutdown Could Cost Travel Economy $1 Billion Per Week, Disrupt Travel During Peak Holiday Season

As Congress faces the looming threat of a government shutdown, Americans are bracing for severe economic costs and the threat of widespread travel disruptions just before the holidays. A government shutdown could cost the U.S. travel economy $1 billion per week, affecting millions of American travelers, businesses and federal workers across the country. Previous holiday shutdowns cost the U.S. economy $11 billion.

U.S. Travel Association

December 23, 2024

Junk Fees: FTC finally adopts the Final Junk Fees Rule but with focus on Hotels, Short-Term Lodging & LIve Event Ticket Sales

Finally! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been critically looking at “junk fees” for a long time. Over several years, it proposed banning “Unfair or Deceptive Fees” across many industries. However, on December 17, 2024, the FTC surprised many when it published a significantly revised version as its final “Junk Fees Rule” (16 CFR Part 464). The Rule is scheduled to become effective 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

December 21, 2024

Travel Technology Association Responds to Removal of Hotel Fees Transparency Act from Congressional Spending Package

Laura Chadwick, President and CEO of the Travel Technology Association, released the following statement regarding the removal of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act (S.2498) along with other commerce-related bills from the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress late Friday night:

Travel Technology Association

December 19, 2024

AAHOA Welcomes FTC Ruling Requiring Transparency in Lodging Pricing

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the world's largest hotel owners association, applauds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for finalizing the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, also known as the "Junk Fees Rule," on Tuesday, December 17. This landmark rule requires upfront disclosure of total prices, including mandatory fees, to ensure transparency and fairness for consumers booking short-term lodging and live-ticket events.