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U.S. Travel Industry Urges Support for FAA Reauthorization Bill Ahead of Critical House Vote
U.S. Travel Association | July 20, 2023
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan ‘Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act’ (H.R. 3935), otherwise known as the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill: “The United States requires a more modern, efficient and secure air travel system to meet increasing demand and grow the U.S. economy. The bipartisan House bill is a critical step in correcting years of federal underinvestment, which has left the system with 1,200 fewer air traffic controllers than a decade ago. “The bill inc...
AHLA Foundation Announces $500,000 in Grant Awards From No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund
No Room for Trafficking | July 20, 2023
Inaugural grants underscore the hotel industry’s ongoing commitment and work to prevent human trafficking and support survivors WASHINGTON (July 20, 2023)-- AHLA Foundation has awarded $500,000 in inaugural No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund grants to four community-based organizations that serve human trafficking survivors. The 2023 NRFT Survivor Fund grant recipients will provide and promote resources to build survivors’ stability and self-sufficiency—from childcare and housing to transportation, career training and employment opportunities. The 2023 grantees are: Safe House Project, Emergency Services Program ...
AHLA, IFBTA Announce Technology Partnership
AHLA | May 19, 2023
WASHINGTON (May 19, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA) today announced a new strategic partnership that will more closely align the two associations to benefit their respective members and advance technology within the hospitality and foodservice industries. The partnership will enhance AHLA’s connectivity to food and beverage technology content and key industry suppliers while expanding IFBTA’s organizational reach by aligning it with America’s largest hotel association. The new agreement includes the following areas of collaborati...
‘Travel Works for America’ National Advocacy Tour Launches With First Stop on Capitol Hill
U.S. Travel Association | May 15, 2023
Travel Works for America—a national advocacy tour designed to highlight the $2.6 trillion economic impact and far-reaching contributions created by travel—relaunched this week in the Washington, DC, region. “Our Travel Works activations will take the powerful message of the industry’s impact on the American economy from Capitol Hill to cities across the nation, demonstrating for lawmakers and community leaders how travel benefits not only their regions but also other sectors within the economy,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. The May 10 kickoff—held during the 40th anniversary of Nation...
AHLA Announces New Hires, Names Fonda Federal Affairs Director
AHLA | May 3, 2023
WASHINGTON (May 3, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced two new staff additions who will further expand the organization’s government affairs and advocacy capabilities. Kat Fonda has been named AHLA’s Director of Federal Affairs. In this new role, she will be responsible for policy development and advocacy before Congress and other federal government agencies. Fonda joins AHLA from Fundraising Inc., where she served as a fundraising consultant to several dozen members of Congress, including multiple committee chairmen and U.S. senators, providing counsel to members and senior congressional...
AHLA, HSMAI Americas Announce Partnership to Advance Hospitality Industry
AHLA | April 25, 2023
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas today announced a new strategic partnership that will more closely align the two leading hospitality industry associations to benefit their respective members and advance the hospitality industry. The partnership will create linkages to the industry’s sales, marketing, and revenue optimization professionals for AHLA while expanding HSMAI’s organizational reach by aligning it with America’s largest hotel association. The new agreement, effective April 25, 2023, incl...
LA Hotels Honor Top Employees at Inaugural “Stars” Awards
Hotel Association of Los Angeles | April 10, 2023
LOS ANGELES – April 10, 2023 – Six hospitality professionals and two properties exemplifying the best of the Los Angeles hotel community were named Stars of the Industry Award winners Wednesday night during the Hotel Association of Los Angeles’ inaugural ceremony before an audience of hotel, business, and civic leaders. “Our Stars so deserve this recognition as they are outstanding people whose dedication to excellence is at the heart of what we do,” said Heather Rozman, HALA President & CEO. “The winners exemplify the indomitable spirit of service in our industry that has never wavered, and this year is welcoming what may...
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter Announces New Board President
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter | February 27, 2023
WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2023) – HSMAI Washington DC Chapter, which serves hospitality professionals throughout the Washington metropolitan area, today announced the appointment of Christopher Zindash, Amadeus Hospitality regional vice president, as chapter president. He succeeds Sheila Hession, executive director of sales at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, who served as president for four years and continues as a board member. Other board members are J.J. Abuelhawa, director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Virginia; Jake de Boer, area manager at Booking.com in Washington; Linda Caruso, director of sales ...
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