The Carolinas know hospitality! 🌟

Big thanks to SCRLA President and CEO Susan Cohen, Marriott Columbia General Manager Dylan Walker, and the National Restaurant Association for supporting the South Carolina Hospitality Conference.

The Department of Labor's final overtime rule is part of a growing list of aggressive federal regulatory efforts that are making it even harder for hoteliers to operate their businesses in this challenging environment.

Read more: ahla.com/news/ahla-dol-…

Big thanks to Davidson Hospitality Group for inviting AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey to speak at its summit. He shared more on AHLA's top advocacy priorities.

Thank you Rep. Dusty Johnson for going behind-the-scenes with AHLA to see how a hotel operates!

Rep. Johnson heard about the the need for an expanded workforce, particularly through the H-2B visa process, on a Heart of the House tour at the My Place Hotels in Rapid City, S.D.

Hear from American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey and AHLA Foundation President Anna Blue  on why you should join us at the can’t miss event of the year: #ForWardConf ⬇️⭐

Register: ahlafoundation.org/forward2024

AHLA's Kevin Carey will share top advocacy priorities from AHLA tomorrow at the Davidson Hospitality Group summit, including:

👉 Expanding the workforce and ​doubling available ​H-2B visas​
👉 Labor regulations
👉 Tax-related measures
👉 Franchising and alternative accommodations

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Some of the hospitality industry’s most influential leaders will be in the room at The Hospitality Show! Will you be there?

IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO, Americas, Jolyon Bulley, MCR Hotels Chairman & CEO Tyler Morse, G6 Hospitality President & CEO Julie Arrowsmith, and STR President Amanda

Carolina hoteliers and restaurateurs are getting together in Columbia TOMORROW! It's not too late to secure your spot amongst local leaders, including South Carolina Gov. Gov. Henry McMaster!

▶▶ Learn more and register: ahla.com/events/2024-so…

.The Hospitality Show is a one-stop shop to network with industry leaders, senior executives of hotel brands, owners, operators, management companies, developers, investors and technology partners. 🤝

Who will you connect with at THS? thehospitalityshow.com

Happy #EarthDay from AHLA! 🍃🌎🛎🛌

From waste reduction and water conservation to energy efficiency and responsible sourcing, the hotel industry is working to provide employees, guests, and communities a responsible stay.

Learn more about our impact and how hoteliers can

It's great to see our members working together! AHLA member Choice Hotels has chosen AHLA Allied+ Member Toast for two of its upscale brands.

More here: hotelbusiness.com/choice-chooses…

AHLA supports legislation in Michigan that would institute a 6% excise tax on short-term rentals offered by platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.  The bill would also require a statewide registry to assist localities.

AHLA's Sharon Sykes recently testified in support of the bill, and

Join us for HTNG Connect: Asia-Pacific at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from May 8-10 to network with industry colleagues and stay ahead of the latest trends in technology and commercial strategy shaping the global hotel industry.

Featured session: Perspectives from the Top

ICYMI: AHLA and state partner GHLA are claiming several victories in Georgia following the end of the state’s latest legislative session:

➡️ Short-term rental legislation, HB 1121, was defeated.

➡️ C-PACE legislation, HB 206, passed.

➡️ Advanced human trafficking

AHLA Silver Partner NewGen Advisory is hitting the road! At the 'Bourbon & Business: Uncorked Series,' attendees will discuss the latest hospitality trends and insights. 🥃

RSVP here: newgenadv.com/bourbon-busine…

AHLA is in Sacramento for California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA)'s Legislative Action Summit!

Working alongside AAHOA and state hotel leaders ensures our industry’s voice is heard on critical policy issues.

AHLA’s Troy Flanagan is pictured here with AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake, California Hotel

You're invited!📬✉

AHLA is coming to the Carolinas to connect with local hoteliers and restaurateurs. South Carolina Gov. Gov. Henry McMaster is scheduled to attend!

Learn more and register: ahla.com/events/2024-so…

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