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AHLA Statement on Bipartisan Covid Relief Package
AHLA | December 21, 2020
WASHINGTON (December 21, 2020) – The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on the coronavirus relief package. “On behalf of the hotel industry, we applaud the House and Senate leadership, along with the Administration, for reaching a bipartisan compromise on this COVID economic relief package. This short-term relief package is a vital step toward helping the hotel industry survive this crisis. The proposed measure provides temporary relief over the next few months and will help thousands of hotels stay open and retain employees. “For months, the hotel industry h...
Survey: Nearly 70% of Americans Will Not Travel for Christmas
AHLA | December 14, 2020
71% of Hotels Will Not Last Another Six Months Without Immediate Assistance WASHINGTON (December 14, 2020) –A recent national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that nearly two-thirds (69%) of Americans will not travel for Christmas. With a new surge in COVID-19 cases, the CDC recommending that Americans do not travel over the holiday season and new stay-at-home orders in place in states across the country, the holiday season will compound the challenges already facing the hotel industry during this public health crisis. “We understand the importance of following CDC guidelines to redu...
Alex Alt of Oracle Hospitality Joins AHLA Board
AHLA | December 11, 2020
WASHINGTON (December 11, 2020) – Building on record levels of membership and engagement at an unprecedented time for the hospitality industry, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced that Alex Alt, senior vice president and general manager, Oracle Hospitality, has joined the Board of Directors. AHLA’s Board represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and real estate investment trusts (REITs), management companies, independents, and state associations. Alex will be part of vital discussions concerning a broad range of industry- and association-related issues. “As a...
Hyatt President & CEO Mark Hoplamazian Appointed Chair of the Board Of The American Hotel & Lodging Association
AHLA | December 10, 2020
CHICAGO (December 10, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Mark Hoplamazian, president & CEO, has been appointed chair of the board of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). In his new role, Hoplamazian will be responsible for overseeing the Board of Directors and working with AHLA leaders to unite the hotel industry among common goals as it recovers from the global COVID-19 pandemic. “The appointment to chair of the AHLA board is a great honor. Along with my fellow officers and the AHLA team, I am fully committed to help protect and rebuild our industry so that hotel employees and owners...
Jim Alderman, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, for Radisson Hotel Group Joins the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Board of Dire
AHLA | December 10, 2020
Minneapolis - December 10, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group today announced Jim Alderman, chief executive officer, Americas, is joining the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Board of Directors. AHLA’s Board represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and real estate investment trusts (REITs), management companies, independents, and state associations. Alderman will be part of vital discussions concerning a broad range of industry and association-related issues. “It is an honor to join this remarkable organization and serve on the Board of Directors,” said Alderman. “AHLA is a p...
AHLA Statement on Problem Solvers Caucus Bill
AHLA | December 1, 2020
WASHINGTON (December 1, 2020) – The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on the bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 relief proposal released today by the Problem Solvers Caucus. “The hotel industry has consistently urged lawmakers to grant relief to those affected by the pandemic since March in order to save millions of jobs and small businesses. We applaud the Problem Solvers Caucus for introducing a bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus stimulus bill. We need Congress to prioritize the industries and employees most affected by the crisis. “Every hour Congress doesn’...
Survey: 7 Out of 10 Americans Unlikely to Travel for Holidays
AHLA | November 12, 2020
WASHINGTON (November 12, 2020) – A new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that many Americans are not expected to travel this holiday seasons. Results show that 72% of Americans are unlikely to travel for Thanksgiving and 69% are unlikely to travel for Christmas, compounding the challenges for the hotel industry during this public health crisis. Business travel has been even more impacted. Only 8% of Americans say they have taken an overnight business trip since March, and just 19% of respondents who are currently employed—or 8% of all adults—expect to travel for business within ...
Support Grows for Hotel Industry’s Safe Stay; Former CDC, WHO Official, & Infectious Diseases Society of America Endorse Guidelines
AHLA | October 28, 2020
Washington (October 28, 2020) — Support for the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Safe Stay initiative continues to grow with endorsements coming from leading scientists, physicians and public health experts in epidemiology and infectious disease. The new endorsements come from the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Association for Linen Management which represents the personnel involved in the textile care industry, as well as a certified industrial hygienist and former infectious diseasesepidemiologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and World Health Organization...
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