WASHINGTON: The American Hotel & Lodging Association has named Ralph Posner as chief communications officer, effective last week. Posner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel trade association’s external communications, the …

Dive Brief: Extended Stay America has partnered with food delivery app Grubhub to offer benefits to guests ordering meals during their stay, the companies announced Thursday.  Through the partnership, guests will have $0 delivery fees on eligible orders …

Three major US trade associations representing hotels, restaurants and franchise businesses have called on Congress to prevent looming tax increases. The advocate groups want Congress to make certain key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) …

The following is a guest post from Lara Shortz, Los Angeles Office Managing Partner at Michelman & Robinson, LLP. Opinions are the author’s own. Los Angeles is preparing for its upcoming moments in the international spotlight. With the FIFA World Cup …

click to enlarge photo by McKenna Schueler Hotel workers in Orlando represented by the union UNITE HERE rally for a new union contract (May 1, 2024) Hospitality workers at Orlando-area hotels represented by the labor union Unite Here Local 737 appeared at …

The New York City Council has released a revised bill that would impose strong restrictions on the New York hotel industry. Kevin Carey, interim president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), issued the following statement: “The …

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LOS ANGELES — California’s once-booming tourism industry is seeing a sharp downturn, with a significant drop in international visitors — especially from Canada, just as thousands of hospitality workers push for a $30 minimum wage ahead of the 2028 Summer …

Several months after the controversial Safe Hotels Act passed in New York City, the law is set to take effect on May 3.  The law, which requires hotel operators to obtain a license in order to operate in the city, has been a point of contention between …

The sudden departure was a surprise. But Rogers has reason to be proud for how many initiatives the AH&LA effectively pursued under his watch. Sean O'Neill The American Hotel & Lodging Association said Tuesday that President and CEO William “ …