The hotel industry in 2023 is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue, while inching closer to other key 2019 performance metrics, according to AHLA’s 2023 State of the Hotel Industry Report. bit.ly/3DpeTFA

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. We are unified in recognizing the resiliency of African American leaders, hotel employees, colleagues, and friends.

Providing tax relief for existing hard hit businesses like retail, hospitality, and entertainment, as well as tax credits for new businesses we are recruiting is just a first step towards creating a more diverse and resilient Downtown. sfstandard.com/business/mayor…

.Congresswoman Deborah Ross joined American Hotel & Lodging Association & NCRLA for a Heart of the House tour yesterday in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Heart of House program gives lawmakers a behind-the-scenes look at how hotels operate and contribute to communities. More here: bit.ly/3Rnriid

It’s #WomensHistoryMonth, and AHLA is proud to celebrate the amazing contributions of women to our history, culture and society.

Read: O.C. Register comes out strong against union attempt to impose costly mandates on hotels.

.kimsabow of @AZLTAnews shares with azcentral how mandating hotels to accept vouchers to house the homeless is unprecedented and ill-advised. More below. ⬇️ azcentral.com/story/opinion/…

Join American Hotel & Lodging Association and MLHA in opposing SB 268, which would make neighborhoods less safe & create unfair competition for the hotel industry. Make your voice heard here: bit.ly/3zOuFI6

Hotels & motels are not homeless shelters. I’m pleased to see #HB2379 pass the Arizona Senate. Next Stop: The Governor Thanks @AZLTAnews & American Hotel & Lodging Association for your support. I also met with Best Western Hotels & Resorts CEO Larry Cuculic who shared his insight on how this policy impacts the industry.

Arizona hoteliers – Take action to help protect hotel workers. Tell Gov. Hobbs to sign HB 2379, which would protect against band-aid policies and push cities to take real action to help the unhoused. bit.ly/3KO1ud4

For too long, Florida short-term rentals have operated with unfair tax and regulatory advantages over hotels. SB 714 helps address this problem, but there’s still more work to be done. More here: bit.ly/41HOlJQ

On #MemorialDay, we pay tribute to the courageous men and women who gave all to protect our nation and our freedom.

ICYMI: California lawmakers are considering a 15% tax on short-term rentals to help fund affordable housing. The bill is heading to the Assembly after the Senate passed it Wednesday. More here: bit.ly/3MMaksL

Anaheim residents -- we need your help to protect city residents & small businesses from unintended consequences. Vote NO on Measure A: votenoona.com