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The LA City Council read for the first time a revised ordinance that would require police permits for hotels. The ordinance also included other measures, such as a Voluntary Housing Program that would place unhoused individuals in vacant guest rooms at hotels on a volunteer basis. AAHOA sent a letter to the LA City Council, as well as a memo strongly supporting the proposal for the Voluntary Housing Program (for unhoused individuals), ...

Texas voters approved Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment reducing property taxes this year. AAHOA and the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, which collaborated to support the amendment, said Proposition 4 ensures property tax relief for commercial hotel properties. The amendment allocates $12.6 billion in state funds for public education, lessening reliance on local property taxes, according to AAHOA . Moreover, it raises the ...

In a testament to the invaluable connection between elected officials and the hospitality industry, AAHOA Vice Chairman Miraj Patel recently hosted U.S. Congressman Brian Babin for an insightful Back-of-the-House tour at Extended Stay America Suites – Baytown in Baytown, TX. During the Back-of-the-House tour, Congressman Babin received a firsthand look at hotel operations within his district and gained a deeper understanding of the efforts made ...

Here's an excerpt from the article: "There has been a lot of buzz about Choice International’s offer to buy Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which, in turn, has generated some uncertainty and confusion. Choice keeps pushing its position publicly but is not in current negotiations with Wyndham. Through PR, interviews, and public filings, it is trying to push Wyndham to a deal." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWqEGmFQ .

There has been a lot of buzz about Choice International’s offer to buy Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which, in turn, has generated some uncertainty and confusion. Choice keeps pushing its position publicly but is not in current negotiations with Wyndham. Through PR, interviews, and public filings, it is trying to push Wyndham to a deal. The following is intended to address many of the commonly asked questions. All information is based on publicly ...