From coast to coast, AAHOA advocacy furthered industry interests By Almario Duehart, MPA, & Ryan Albers In 2026, AAHOA continues to deliver meaningful advocacy victories at the state and local levels that directly strengthen the business environment for hotel owners across the country. Through coordinated engagement with lawmakers, coalition-building, and grassroots … [Read more...] about Making Hotel Owners’ Voices Heard
Advocacy & Policy Issues
The Responsibility of Representation
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam seeks to restore access to the American Dream By AAHOA Staff As the son of immigrants and one of six Indian American members of Congress, Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) acutely understands the importance of representation. He also understands the daily challenges that small business owners face – before his time in Congress, Rep. … [Read more...] about The Responsibility of Representation
Virginia Rewrites the Rules
New laws significantly update Virginia's Retail Franchising Act By Franchise Standards Committee On April 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law significant updates to Virginia’s Retail Franchising Act. The identical bills, House Bill 69, introduced by Delegate Dan Helmer, and Senate Bill 240, introduced by Senator Christopher Head, become … [Read more...] about Virginia Rewrites the Rules
Behind the Scenes, Building Influence
How AAHOA's Back of the House Tours advanced advocacy in 2025 By Olivia Story In 2025, AAHOA’s Back of the House (BOH) Tours continued to demonstrate their value as one of the Association’s most effective advocacy tools. By inviting legislators into member-owned hotels across the country, these tours created opportunities for policymakers to engage directly with … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes, Building Influence
Our Voice, Our Power: Advocacy That Delivers
By Olivia Story Advocacy is at the core of AAHOA’s mission, and this season has brought a wave of meaningful wins and impactful engagement for America’s hotel owners. From city halls to Capitol Hill, AAHOA ensures the voices of our nearly 20,000 members – who own 60 percent of U.S. hotels – are heard loud and clear. Small Hotels, Big Victory In San Diego, AAHOA … [Read more...] about Our Voice, Our Power: Advocacy That Delivers