pandemic relief
Survey: 9 in 10 Voters Support Congress Passing Another COVID Relief Bill To Help Distressed Businesses
AHLA | October 13, 2020
WASHINGTON (October 13, 2020) – Americans are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on all aspects of the economy, and 90 percent support Congress passing another economic stimulus bill to help distressed small businesses and employees, according to a new survey of registered voters conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). A resounding 89 percent agree that Congress should remain in session until reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package. “Millions of Americans are out of work, and thousands of small businesses are dying,” said Chip Rogers, pres...
AHLA Statement on Stalled Negotiations on New Covid Relief Legislation
AHLA | October 7, 2020
WASHINGTON (October 7, 2020) – The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on the stalled negotiations surrounding additional COVID relief legislation. “This is unacceptable and unconceivable with millions of Americans out of work and thousands of small businesses barely hanging on. It’s time for our leaders in Washington to put politics aside and chart a bipartisan path forward to help businesses and employees in the hardest-hit industries. Millions of jobs and the livelihoods of people who have built their small business for decades are just withering away becau...
Hospitality’s Role in Driving Sustainability and Community Projects
August 11, 2020
As one of the world’s largest industries, it’s up to travel and tourism to lead the way toward a carbon-smart, sustainable future that contributes to the well-being of people and the planet. This means giving back to local communities, particularly now, since so many places around the world that depend on visitors are struggling as a consequence of COVID-19. Even before the virus took its devastating toll on the industry, visitors have been looking for ways to create deeper and more meaningful connections with the places they care about - a trend known as voluntourism. Voluntourism, when done right, is a win-win situation for everyone:...
AHLA Applauds President Donald Trump for Signing Executive Orders Extending Unemployment Benefits
AHLA | August 10, 2020
WASHINGTON (August 10, 2020) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today applauded President Donald Trump for supporting Americans by signing Executive Orders that extend unemployment benefits and support those impacted by COVID 19, while urging Congress to come together swiftly and pass meaningful, bipartisan legislation that helps support the hotel industry and the millions of employees we support. The following statement is attributable to Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA: “Millions of America’s hotel workers remain out of work as our industry struggles to survive the pandemic. We applaud the actions take...
Travel Community Reacts to Breakdown of Coronavirus Relief Talks
The U.S. Travel Association | August 10, 2020
WASHINGTON (August 10, 2020)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on reports that congressional and administration leaders are suspending negotiations on the next phase of pandemic-related legislative relief: “It is critical that leaders in Washington resume talks and move forward on much-needed coronavirus-related economic relief. The travel and tourism industry accounts for 38% of all U.S. jobs lost so far, and travel companies—83% of which are small businesses—remain particularly vulnerable to the economic impact of the health crisis. ...
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Turns to Knowcross Technology to Open Post Pandemic
Knowcross | August 5, 2020
London Aug 5, 2020 - KNOWCROSS, the global leader in providing service quality and optimization solutions for hotels, is excited to share that the San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice, has chosen to implement the Knowcross platform, to help improve staff communication, better compliance to new safety guidelines and increase overall operational efficiencies. This addition further strengthens Knowcross’ resolve to help and partner with hotels as they look to reopen post the pandemic across the globe. Located on the private island of San Clemente, only minutes away from Piazza San Marco, the San Clemente Palace Kempinski is a proud member o...
HTNG to Offer Free Membership to Employees in Transition
Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) | July 30, 2020
CHICAGO (July 30, 2020) – Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) extends free memberships through the end of the year to individuals who have recently been laid off by HTNG member companies. HTNG recognizes many valuable individuals previously employed with a member company are now in the unfortunate position of being in a job transition. As an important community for education, networking and career development, HTNG is offering complimentary memberships as a resource to help these individuals maintain and improve their skills to ultimately find their next professional opportunity. Free memberships to any former employee of an...
Hotel Industry Applauds Release of Senate Covid Relief Package, Calls for Swift Passage
AHLA | July 28, 2020
WASHINGTON (July 28, 2020) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) applauded Senate Republicans for including several hotel industry priorities in the coronavirus relief package released today and urged Congress to move quickly to pass the legislation. Among the provisions in the Senate package are additional funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and limited liability protection for businesses as they reopen, both of which will support the hotel industry and our employees during this unprecedented crisis. “Hotels and hotel employees have been severely impacted by the pandemic,” said Chip Rogers, president and...
