AAHOA's National Leadership & Advocacy Conference brought hospitality's priorities to Washigton By Jodi Scott In September, AAHOA Members put the hospitality industry’s priorities directly in front of policymakers, holding hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and their staff during AAHOA’s 2026 National Leadership & Advocacy Conference. The conference, … [Read more...] about On the Hill
Advocacy & Policy Issues
Beyond the Ballot Box
What’s at stake for hotel owners in the 2026 midterm elections By AAHOA Staff As the 2026 midterm elections approach, hotel owners and operators are watching a policy landscape that reaches far beyond the ballot box. Access to capital, labor costs, regulations, taxes, joint-employer liability, and tourism promotion all stand to shape the industry’s bottom line … [Read more...] about Beyond the Ballot Box
Are You Prepared to Vote?
The resources you need to exercise your civic duty By Cathleen Draper There is no shortage of decisions to make during election season and increasingly, no shortage of logistics to work through. For the upcoming midterm elections on November 3, there are registration deadlines to track, polling places to confirm, and candidates and ballot measures to learn about. All … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared to Vote?
Your Vote Is Your Voice
How to make sure yours is heard in this year's elections By Cathleen Draper Advocacy takes many forms. It can take shape as calls, emails, or letters to your representatives, or petitions and public demonstrations. It looks like going door to door on behalf of a political candidate, scheduling meetings with elected officials, or donating to a PAC or campaign fund. It … [Read more...] about Your Vote Is Your Voice
Your Vote Is a Business Decision
Independent hoteliers cannot afford to sit out the 2026 elections By Aaryan Patel Independent hotel owners make decisions every day that directly affect the future of their businesses. We evaluate expenses, negotiate contracts, manage employees, review insurance costs, monitor taxes, and determine where to invest our capital. Yet, one of the decisions with potentially … [Read more...] about Your Vote Is a Business Decision