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American Hotel & Lodging Association

Also referred to as: AHLA, Hotel & Lodging Association, American Hotel and Lodging Association

Who American Hotel & Lodging Association is

American Hotel & Lodging Association is the main US hotel industry trade association.

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46 stories

Every mention in our archive, newest first — 2026-03-24 to 2026-10-24.

2026-10-24300,000 U.S. Visa Cancellations Deepen Hotel Staffing CrisisThe U.S. government has revoked more than 300,000 visas, compounding operational challenges for hotels already…asianhospitality.com2026-10-01AHLA Urges Lawmakers to Crack Down on Deceptive Hotel Booking SitesThe American Hotel & Lodging Association is lobbying state and federal lawmakers to curb deceptive third-party…Lodging Magazine2026-10-01AHLA Pushes Lawmakers to Crack Down on Booking ScamsThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is renewing efforts with federal and state lawmakers to combat…Lodging Magazine2026-09-29AHLA and Travelodge Expand Hospitality Talent PipelinesThe AHLA Foundation has awarded $817,000 in academic scholarships across 78 institutions, while Travelodge exp…Lodging Magazine2026-09-29Hotels Face $18.7B Debt Wall as Labor Costs Squeeze MarginsHotel owners face a major refinancing test in 2026 as $18.7 billion in CMBS debt matures amid rising wage and …asianhospitality.com2026-09-19AHLA: 75% of Hotel Workers Advance to Management in 5 YearsAn AHLA report reveals three out of four hotel employees advance to management within five years of their firs…Lodging Magazine2026-09-18Jagruti Panwala Wins AHLA Foundation Castell AwardThe AHLA Foundation named Jagruti Panwala as the recipient of the 2026 Peggy Berg Castell Award. The former AA…Hotel Business2026-09-18AHLA Foundation Hits $10M Fund and Expands to CanadaThe AHLA Foundation raised $10 million for its No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund and partnered with Hotels…Lodging Magazine2026-09-18AHLA and Travel Coalitions Push Congress on Budget DeadlinesAHLA, U.S. Travel, and A4A have issued a joint call for Congress to resolve budget disputes before Sept. 30 to…Lodging Magazine2026-09-15Chatham Appoints Ex-Marriott Executive Liam Brown to BoardChatham Lodging Trust has named former Marriott International executive Liam Brown as an independent director …Hotel Dive2026-09-11AHLA Survey: 70% of Americans Prioritize Summer TravelAHLA's summer travel survey shows 70 percent of Americans still plan to take summer vacations despite rising t…Lodging Magazine2026-09-05AHLA: 75% of Hotel Workers Reach Management in 5 YearsAn AHLA report reveals that three out of four hotel employees advance to management within five years, highlig…asianhospitality.com2026-09-05AHLA: 75% of Hotel Staff Reach Management in 5 YearsA new AHLA report highlights hospitality as a premier career pathway, showing that three out of four hotel wor…asianhospitality.com2026-09-04GSA Raises FY2027 Federal Per Diem Lodging Rate to $113The General Services Administration announced that standard federal per diem lodging rates will increase by $3…Lodging Magazine2026-09-04AHLA: 75% of Hotel Workers Advance to ManagementThree out of four hotel employees earn a management title within five years of their first job, according to r…Lodging Magazine2026-08-26NYC Hotels Urge End to US-Canada Trade DisputeThe Hotel Association of New York City is calling on the federal government to resolve an escalating US-Canada…Hotel Dive2026-08-26AHLA Foundation Names Jagruti Panwala 2026 Castell HonoreeThe AHLA Foundation has selected Jagruti Panwala as the 2026 Peggy Berg Castell Award recipient. Panwala will …Lodging Magazine2026-08-14AHLA Report: Los Angeles Hotel Margins Hit by Labor PoliciesAn AHLA report reveals that 88% of Los Angeles hotels have cut staff hours or conducted layoffs due to city co…HospitalityNet2026-08-13Travel Groups Urge Congress to Avert ShutdownMajor travel industry associations, including AHLA and USTA, are calling on Congress to pass a stopgap funding…asianhospitality.com2026-08-11AHLA Urges Congress to Pass Funding Bill and Stop ShutdownThe AHLA, U.S. Travel Association, and Airlines for America are demanding Congress pass a continuing resolutio…Lodging Magazine2026-08-11AHLA Urges Congress to Pass Funding Bill and Stop ShutdownMajor travel industry groups, including the AHLA and U.S. Travel Association, sent a joint letter calling on C…Lodging Magazine2026-08-02AHLA Foundation's Anti-Trafficking Fund Reaches $10MThe AHLA Foundation raised $10 million for its No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund, supported by major hotel…asianhospitality.com2026-07-30AHLA Foundation and Hotels Canada Unite on Anti-TraffickingThe AHLA Foundation partnered with Hotels Canada to expand the No Room for Trafficking initiative across North…Lodging Magazine2026-07-30AHLA Foundation Expands Anti-Trafficking Program to CanadaThe AHLA Foundation has expanded its No Room for Trafficking initiative by partnering with the Hotel Associati…Lodging Magazine2026-06-16Study Finds $18B Opportunity in U.S. Hotel Beverage SalesA joint study by NIQ and AHLA highlights a massive $18.4 billion revenue opportunity in the hotel beverage sec…Lodging Magazine2026-06-05Registration Opens for The Hospitality Show 2026 in MiamiThe Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and AHLA, has opened registration for its November 2026 event in Mia…HospitalityNet2026-06-03Hotel CEOs Discuss AI’s Impact on Hospitality FutureDuring a panel at AHLA's The Show, leading hotel CEOs explored how artificial intelligence can enhance operati…Lodging Magazine2026-06-02AHLA Names New Board Leadership Team for 2024The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has officially announced its 2024 Board of Directors leadershi…Lodging Magazine2026-05-30AHLA Opens Nominations for National Hotel Industry AwardsThe AHLA and AHLA Foundation have launched the nomination period for their prestigious national awards, honori…HospitalityNet2026-05-21Advocacy in Action: AHLA’s 2026 Policy PrioritiesThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has outlined its strategic policy roadmap for 2026, focusing o…Lodging Magazine2026-05-16AHLA Washington Dispatch: Industry News and UpdatesThe AHLA Washington Dispatch provides ongoing coverage of legislative and regulatory issues affecting the hosp…Lodging Magazine2026-05-14Hoteliers Lobby Washington To Expand H-2B Visa ProgramHoteliers met with members of Congress during AHLA’s Hotels on the Hill event to advocate for workforce expans…Hotel Dive2026-05-05World Cup 2026 Hotel Demand Falls Below ExpectationsA new AHLA report warns that the 2026 FIFA World Cup hotel boom is softening due to international visa barrier…HospitalityNet2026-05-05US World Cup Hotel Bookings Trailing Initial ForecastsThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) revealed that U.S. hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are c…Hotel Dive2026-05-05AHLA Releases 2026 FIFA World Cup Hotel OutlookThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has released a new outlook report detailing the unprecedented …Lodging Magazine2026-05-02Travel Associations React to End of Government ShutdownHospitality leaders, including the AHLA, welcomed the reopening of the Department of Homeland Security but war…Hotel Dive2026-04-21G6 Hospitality Rejoins AHLA as Corporate MemberG6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, has officially rejoined the American Hotel & Lodgi…Lodging Magazine2026-04-21G6 Hospitality Rejoins AHLA as Corporate MemberG6 Hospitality has renewed its corporate membership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association to bolster a…Hotels Magazine2026-04-14LA Hotels Face Financial Strain Over Labor Policy ShiftsA report from the AHLA highlights significant financial concerns for Los Angeles hotels as mandatory wage incr…Hotel Dive2026-04-11LA Hotels Face Pressure From Rising Costs and Policy ChangesA new AHLA report highlights a 'perfect storm' for Los Angeles hotels, where local policies and high labor cos…HospitalityNet