American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA

09/01/2026

A college job making pizzas and sandwiches became the first step in a career Molly Preston never planned. After graduating with a degree in economics, she found a passion for hospitality operations, eventually building a career in procurement and rising to become Senior Vice President of Procurement for Pyramid Global Hospitality. Today, she helps support hotel teams across the country, but he never forgets the lesson she learned early on: every role matters, and every employee contributes to the guest experience.

08/19/2026

Hotels in Virginia are a powerful economic engine, supporting nearly 200,000 jobs and generating more than $1 billion in federal and state tax revenue.

Representative John McGuire joined VRLTA for a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of the Country Inn and Suites Charlottesville and learned more about the hotel's impact on the local economy.

A special thank you to VRLTA, Eric Terry, Rolf Lundberg, and Vinay Patel and the entire Country Inn and Suites Charlottesville team for hosting and showcasing the great work happening across our industry.

07/10/2026

Celebrate National with us on Sept. 1! 💙💛

National Hotel Employee Day is a great opportunity to recognize the more than two million people who are the heart of America’s hotel industry.

We encourage AHLA members to celebrate their teams using our Member Engagement Toolkit, which includes ready-to-use social media assets, messaging, and more.

🔗➡️ Download the toolkit: https://content.ahla.com/e3t/Ctc/UD+113/d57kn004/VWq5436VXqx3VTsQWW2TnGvrW1n-N735RdNgMN91mn7d5nR3bW50kH_H6lZ3pCW6r9zr05ByC27W40XRbs3R3km6W7_HMqm3Y591dV38d8_8QYvcHW5f5x616PCkkHW6MyL6S1p7QRQW7fTJS86rjt5WW1ZYp5q6sFdqMW6Wx9VJ3gnW_cW19Fc3v6rqYFSW8YBJcz4YV2B2W7SFlsw5cd1Z_Vfyryb1cNw_FW2pTdWy2f7kRGW4W47lx7hBJJMW4t8GS17tl5XrW3XClXn5RNtZyW6cV8hp1PLW4pVtMlFh2mwG9BW8GFNM97XvTY8W586mp38MxnlgW5s5kwN9kBg2cW6LDyFg4T5X2XW5tND6T3P7rCSW3Dsprt7nJssBW1pQq9f5s8SVpW97VbgC6NkX3zVL1C-Q1f2Ww3TkCXC2wKkvhVPw56d3sbjhDW6SSZnt6T1TcPW9bXlZN6W-wJmf5rPX2W04

07/06/2026

Running a hotel has never been more complex. From profitability and staffing to technology and guest expectations, today's leaders are being challenged from every direction.

Join the hospitality community November 2-4 in Miami Beach at The Hospitality Show to get the connections, practical strategies, and proven solutions shaping the future of hospitality.

🚨 Best rates end TODAY!

Why hospitality leaders attend:

✓ Unlock new revenue opportunities
✓ Improve operational performance
✓ Leverage technology and AI more effectively
✓ Learn from leading hotel operators
✓ Connect with industry decision-makers

As a hospitality decision-maker, you may qualify for a complimentary All Access Pass through the Qualified Buyer Program. AHLA members receive an additional $50 off Expo Passes and $100 off All Access Passes

🔗➡️ Lock in your best rate before it's too late: https://hubs.ly/Q046V_HQ0

06/03/2026

2026 registration is open! The industry's event for hotel operations is back 💫

Hear from leaders including:
- Duncan Wardle, Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Disney Parks
- Chris Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton
- Thom Geshay, President & CEO, Davidson Hospitality Group
- Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Accor Group

🌴Best value rates end July 6! https://www.thehospitalityshow.com/

06/02/2026

Independent hotels are uniquely positioned to create a different kind of stay, and are where personality and purpose meet. Do you know an amazing general manager of an independent hotel? Nominate them for the AHLA GM of the Year award! 🏆

2025 GM of the Year, Independent Property winner Erik Kreft, general manager at the One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida, is known for his storytelling, attention to detail, and ability to make every guest feel like they belong.

The hotel industry thrives because of the incredible people who make hospitality their passion. Nominate your outstanding independent and boutique property general manager by July 17: https://ahla.secure-platform.com/a?utm_campaign=10530738-GM%20and%20STARS%20Awards&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_L6GLc0yR9PMUGmuHBhkpHw8ygkJ6fyjg1PXOpitJvUd6kb8ls32ht3GDssnS3cXisqkZVq6s4V3EB_qnVYfqR8-XUyA&_hsmi=420960445&utm_content=420960445&utm_source=hs_email

➡️ Questions? See our nomination guide: https://content.ahla.com/hubfs/2026%20GM-2027%20Stars%20Awards%20Nomination%20Guide%20052126-1.pdf?utm_campaign=10530738-GM%20and%20STARS%20Awards&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--iDXX9U_JYRTg0DPQoLMDgSOgB6OhoD81us-T_uxpKTPGYVgvdteVvcpaYftChZxte4bl9rWXZhbWB7HAmohnqowu01A&_hsmi=420960445&utm_content=420960445&utm_source=hs_email

05/28/2026

The hotel industry thrives because of the incredible people who make hospitality their passion✨

We are proud to present two of the industry's most prestigious national awards programs: the GM Awards, powered by AHLA, and Stars of the Industry Awards, powered by AHLA Foundation. These recognize property-level talent who go above and beyond to make a difference every day.

Show your appreciation by nominating your outstanding GMs and star onsite employees by July 17!

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05/04/2026

It's National Travel & Tourism Week! This year's theme says it all: Travel is Essential.

At AHLA, we're proud to represent an industry that fuels the U.S. economy and strengthens communities nationwide.

Still not convinced? Take a look at the projected 2026 impact of hotels⬇️
🔵Nearly $86B generated in local, state, and federal taxes
🔵$805B in hotel guest spending
🔵$131B in wages in benefits
🔵$2.2M direct hotel jobs and 9.2M+ total jobs supported nationwide.

🏨Explore the economic impact hotels have in your community: https://economic-impact.ahla.com/

04/20/2026

AHLA is excited to welcome G6 Hospitality (Motel 6) back into AHLA membership! 🎉 By rejoining AHLA, G6 Hospitality is strengthening the important voice of the economy segment and renewing its commitment to industry-wide advocacy and collaboration on behalf of economy hotels and their franchisees nationwide.

We look forward to partnering with G6 Hospitality on key legislative and regulatory policies including protecting the hotel franchise business model, advancing favorable tax policies, and providing real-time advocacy updates on the workforce and labor issues most critical to the economy segment.

🔗➡️ Read more: https://www.ahla.com/news/g6-hospitality-rejoins-american-hotel-lodging-association-corporate-member

04/17/2026