Description: The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the leading national trade group representing U.S. lodging industry interests, including major hotel companies, independent owners, and suppliers; it advocates for policies that support hotel business operations, workforce development, travel and tourism growth, and public-health and safety standards for lodging. Type: Non-profit trade association Policies: Advocates for industry-friendly federal and state policies including tax and regulatory relief for hotels, travel and tourism promotion, infrastructure and airport access, workforce development and training, hospitality labor and employment rules, visa and seasonal-worker programs, public health and safety protocols, environmental sustainability initiatives and relief/recovery funding during crises. Funding: Primarily membership dues and fees from hotel companies, owners and supplier members, plus revenue from conferences, events, training programs, sponsorships and publications. Affiliates: State and local hotel & lodging associations, AHLA Foundation, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), and major hotel company members and partners such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Wyndham (as industry members and stakeholders).
