state of the union
AHLA Message Following President Biden’s State of the Union Address
AHLA | February 8, 2023
Here’s a message from AHLA President and CEO Chip Rogers following President Biden’s State of the Union Address… Tonight, President Biden reassured the American people that the trajectory of the American economy is strong. The president outlined policy priorities he hopes will continue to build on the recovery of the past year. However, economic uncertainty is still a reality for the lodging industry. Inflation lingers and a critical staffing shortage is impacting nearly every hotel in the country. There is positive employment news. Americans are returning to work in significant numbers, but the hospitality business is still st...
AHLA’s President and CEO, Katherine Lugar, Releases Statement on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) | January 31, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 31, 2018 – The following is a statement from Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), in response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump laid out his agenda to seek continued job creation and economic growth. The hotel industry has been one of the key drivers of economic growth, supporting 8 million jobs and generating $1.1 trillion in annual economic activity. With three out of every five hotels considered a small business, the hotel industry is especially focused on policies that encourage business growth...
AH&LA Statement on President’s State of the Union Address
AH&LA | January 13, 2016
Washington, D.C. – January 13, 2016 – President and CEO Katherine Lugar of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issued this statement following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address: "Tonight, by hailing the progress of economic growth and robust job creation, President Obama touted the resilience and success of our nation and spoke to the power of our workers and small businesses. He noted that we are 'in the middle of the longest streak of private-sector job creation in history.' Our industry knows this well. With more than five years of consecutive growth and job creation, employing nearl...
