Podcasts about american hotel lodging association

Glenn and Chirag Shah, American Hotel & Lodging Association's EVP, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel, at LendingCon - Hospitality Investors Conference to explore the intersection of politics and the hospitality industry, especially with an election just around the corner. Episode Highlights: Election Impact: Discussing the potential effects of the upcoming election on the hospitality industry and why it's considered the most crucial election yet.  Political Climate: Insight into the razor-thin margins in the House and Senate and their implications for future legislative agendas. Bipartisan Relationships: How HLA builds relationships with both sides of the aisle to advocate for the lodging industry.  Industry Advocacy: The importance of sharing industry stories with Congress and conducting "Heart of the House" tours to highlight the sector's economic and social impact.  Regional and Local Outreach: HLA's extensive participation in over 120 events yearly to strengthen connections with local hoteliers and officials. Upcoming Event: Invitation to "Hotels on the Hill" in Washington, D.C., on September 24th and 25th for direct engagement with policymakers. Discover how the hospitality industry navigates the political landscape to secure a prosperous future.    #HospitalityIndustry #LendingCon #Election2024 #PoliticalImpact #BipartisanAdvocacy #HotelsOnTheHill #HLA #IndustryLeadership #Podcast

There's been lots of discussion (under statement!) around a specific proposed bill (A1958/S3165) in NJ. The American Hotel & Lodging Association contends it'd destroy the hotel franchising model as we know it, and more. I spoke with AHLA President & CEO William "Chip" Rogers" to get a better understanding why the association is fighting against bill passage. How do you see it? Thanks to Unifocus , technology that drives value, for supporting this video.

Stephen Nalley is the Founder and Managing Partner of Black Briar Hotel Group and Black Briar Advisors. Black Briar is a uniquely positioned full service real estate investment company that specializes in the acquisition, financing and management of distressed hotel & resort assets. Prior to Founding Black Briar, Mr. Nalley was the Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee for Ocean Waters. Ocean Waters was a multifaceted real estate investment company, which consisted of over 129 separate entities, 79 real estate assets, 45 operating hotels, and various office, retail, and residential components. Prior to his civilian career, Stephen Nalley served in the United States Army as a light infantry squad leader and commando with the 10th Mountain Division's Special Troops Battalion. Mr. Nalley was honorably discharged and is a disable service connected veteran. Stephen Nalley received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Florida, and earned his MBA and DBA from the University of Atlanta and a Law Degree from Washington University School of Law. He is also a Certified Hotel Administrator through the American Hotel & Lodging Association and received Graduate Certificate's from Cornell University in Executive Leadership and Hospitality Management. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast!

David Kong is well-respected as the longest running CEO of any major hotel company - and Cary Broussard wanted to find out why he is also one of the most liked people in the hotel business. She found out why. David balances ambition, hard work and kindness while helping others find success. His podcast DEI Advisors can be found at DEIAdvisors.org.David Kong is Founder and Principal of DEI Advisors, an Arizona non-profit organization dedicated to empowering personal success. He has served as Chairman of the American Hotel Lodging Association and was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for three years. He retired as President and CEO of BWH Hotel Group (comprised of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Sure Stay Hotels and WorldHotels) at the end of 2021.He has the reputation of genuinely caring for people and the art of hospitality. As a result, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including: Lifetime Achievement Awards from Business Travel News, International Hotel Investment Forum and UJA Federation in 2022.Recipient of the inaugural Arne Sorenson Social Impact Award in 2022.Innovator of the Year award from Hotel Interactive and Innovation Award from Guest Lab (Italy).·In 2021, Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) presented him with the WINiT Best Mentor/Male Coach award.David Kong provides background on how he excelled in the hospitality industry and offers advice how others can too -At a young age, David moved to the United States from Hong Kong with his parents. He began his career as a busboy in Hawaii and then went on to work for Hyatt, Omni, Hilton, KPMG and then recruited by Best Western, where he eventually worked his way up to CEO. His story is fascinating and yes, he's one of the nicest, smartest people you'll ever have the good fortune to hear on a podcast!

William "Chip" Rogers, President and CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association shared with me the legislative issues YOU need to know right now as we're at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. Plus he shares what to do about it.

The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference was a smashing success. Now it's time to look forward to The Hospitality Show coming to Las Vegas June 27 to 29. Alexi Huntley Khajavi discusses the industry's first conference -- and backed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association -- designed for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal: operating hotels efficiently and profitably.

Join Ambassador Sondland on American Ambassadors Live! with host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe discussing Ambassador Sondland's recent book, The Envoy.  Ambassador Sondland shares his experiences while Ambassador to the EU, examining the real job of the ambassador, his relationship with President Zelenskyy, and the differences between career and political ambassadors.  Ambassador Gordon Sondland, the guest for today's podcast is Ambassador Gordon Sondland. He is the Founder and CEO of Provenance Hotels, a national owner and operator of full-service boutique “lifestyle” hotels. In January 2022 he joined the Board of Directors at AHLA, the American Hotel & Lodging Association. In 2018, Sondland was appointed to serve as the 20th United States Ambassador to the European Union. As Ambassador, Sondland was one of the highest-ranking US officials in Europe and his portfolio included trade, energy, national security, defense agriculture and several other files. Sondland has held positions on Governor Kulongoski's transition team, as well as on the Commission for White House Fellowships to which he was appointed by President George W. Bush. Most recently he wrote the book, The Envoy: Mastering the Art of Diplomacy with Trump and the World released in October of 2022. Ambassador Jim Rosapepe served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania from 1998 to 2001 and is a member of the CAA Board of Directors. He currently is Chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group LLC and serves in the Maryland State Senate.

Meet Chip Rogers, President/CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Chip explains AHLA's mission, expounds upon the intersection of Hotels and Destinations, and addresses the opportunities for employment in the hotel industry.

Chip Rogers, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association join Glenn Haussman and Michael Frenkel to discuss what hotel technologies matter and why. Plus a look at the AHLA's new conference The Hotel Show with AHLA's COO & EVP Kevin Carey.

Guest: Chip Rogers The President & CEO at American Hotel & Lodging Association | Ted's Hospitality Minute

Stephen NalleyAs Founder, President & CEO of Black Briar Advisors, Stephen is an American Business Magnate, Entrepreneur, Veteran, Author, Mentor, Motivational Speaker with a 25-year documented track record of success. Black Briar is an elite full-service asset management and hotel consulting firm that distinguishes itself by representing hotel owners/investors interest exclusively. The hospitality industry is a relationship industry that is often compromised by political alignments that benefit the franchises, unions and property management companies to the detriment of the owners and investors profits. Black Briar focuses solely on the owner/investors interest above all else. Black Briar and its principals have asset managed over 200 hotel & resort assets that range from independent to luxury brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Radisson & Red Lion.Prior to founding Black Briar, Stephen served as one of the principle founder's and a managing partner for Inner Circle Management and Inner Circle Capital. Inner Circle is a unique full-service hospitality management company that specializes in the acquisition, management and turnaround of distressed hotel & resort assets across the United States. Inner Circle and its principals were responsible for the direct ownership and management of over $2B of real estate assets.Prior to co-founding Inner Circle, Mr. Nalley was the Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee for Ocean Waters. Ocean Waters was a multifaceted real estate investment company, which consisted of over 129 separate entities, 79 real estate assets, 45 operating hotels, and various office, retail, and residential components. Mr. Nalley was responsible for the day-to-day leadership and general management of the company. Mr. Nalley assisted Ocean Waters and its Principles in creating over $1 Billion in value by acquiring non-performing Hotel & Resort assets and leading them to profitability.Prior to his civilian career, Stephen Nalley served in the United States Army as a Commando with the Army's Elite 10th Mountain Divisions Special Troops Brigade from 1988 until 1996. He led a Light Infantry Squad and was twice decorated for exceptional military service.Stephen Nalley received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Florida, and earned his MBA and DBA from the University of Atlanta and a Law Degree from Washington University. He is also a Certified Hotel Administrator through the American Hotel & Lodging Association and received a Graduate Certificate's from Cornell University in Executive Leadership and Hospitality Management.Author, Mentor & Motivational SpeakerIn November 2019, I published “Relentless Pursuit” which was my guide and fundamental principles on how to achieve success. As a part of the process, I also launched a Podcast that focused on the contents of the book. For over 20 years, I have served as a mentor for hundreds of young professionals on a pro-bono basis. Last month I made the decision to become professionally certified as a life coach and create a company around that model. I will still provide pro-bono services to selected veterans, but will launch my for fee business on May 1st of this year.About Relentless Pursuit:Relentless Pursuit describes the secret to success as knowing what you really want and have a compelling reason why you want it and having the discipline to sacrifice what we want right now for what we really want later. We get there by aligning our time and actions with our goals and always being the most prepared person in the room without exception.We prepare day in and day out by continuously growing our knowledge base and becoming a subject matter expert in whatever it is that we set our sights on. Regardless of our chosen profession, we must understand the art of selling ourselves and our ideas, verbal and nonverbal communication, personal financial management and the basis principles of law and most importantly, we must possess the drive and ambition to relentlessly pursue our goals.Success is not only when preparation meets opportunity, but also when our compelling reason why exceeds the adversity that we face along our journey.http://stephennalley.meThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Show #105 - Hotel Industry Update with William "Chip" Rogers, CEO at American Hotel & Lodging Association • Learn the hot topics affecting your hotel right now • Discover industry trends • Find out what 2022 looks like for business travel Plus Sarah Dandashy is back with the latest news in hospitality & travel Live Wednesday, September 1st at 9:30 am est Get the live feed or watch replay: LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dD4eaPVU YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dzRvXf_K Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dZGsfxEx LIKE + COMMENT

Phil Hugh, Chief Development Officer - Americas, joins us to update us on how Radisson Hotel Group is fiercely moving ahead into a new era of hotel development and exceeding customer satisfaction. Then, William "Chip" Rogers of American Hotel & Lodging Association shares breaking news regarding EIDL loans geared towards hotel owners!

Phil Hugh, Chief Development Officer - Americas, joins us to update us on how Radisson Hotel Group is fiercely moving ahead into a new era of hotel development and exceeding customer satisfaction. Then, William "Chip" Rogers of American Hotel & Lodging Association shares breaking news regarding EIDL loans geared towards hotel owners!

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the expected resurgence in the travel sector in Michigan post-pandemic economy. Revenues from travel in the state are expected to increase 19% this year to over $2 billion, according to a forecast from the American Hotel & Lodging Association.Tune in to the Business Beat to learn more about how the travel sector is bouncing back in Michigan.

Michael Medzigian is the Chairman and CEO of Watermark Lodging Trust, Inc., a company which owns many highly prized assets in city centers and other unique high barrier to entry resort markets. We talk the upside of the downside, Watermark's ongoing strategy and glean many important tidbits about investing in hotels and working in the career of hotel investment. He is also a Director of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, serves on the Board of its Hospitality Investment Roundtable and is a member of its Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Council. He also serves on the Marriott Owner Advisory Council.

Michael Medzigian is the Chairman and CEO of Watermark Lodging Trust, Inc., a company which owns many highly prized assets in city centers and other unique high barrier to entry resort markets. We talk the upside of the downside, Watermark's ongoing strategy and glean many important tidbits about investing in hotels and working in the career of hotel investment. He is also a Director of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, serves on the Board of its Hospitality Investment Roundtable and is a member of its Industry Real Estate Financing Advisory Council. He also serves on the Marriott Owner Advisory Council.

Live with Chip Rogers, President & CEO - American Hotel & Lodging Association Episode #48 - The Critical State of The Hotel Industry. • Learn 3 things that could help boost hotel reservations. • Discover 4 legislative wins that made a huge impact on your hotel. • Find out what the future looks like for hotels. Comment where you're watching from!

After the great success of our first job fair we are back with another set of great companies who are hiring right now! We're featuring JOBS ALERT!! More great companies, real jobs, real contact info. Companies showcased include: Aimbridge Hospitality, Resorts World Las Vegas, Sonesta Hotels, Salamander Hotels & Resorts, American Hotel & Lodging Association. Plus, Mark Galvin on getting your LinkedIn profile looking great! Watch and share this show now, please!

California Goes Nuts with New Lockdown Rules! American Hotel & Lodging Association warns of abysmal holiday Season. Bed & Breakfast owners Get Creative to drive new business. You'll love this biz building idea!

William "Chip" Rogers, President & CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association, joins Teague as they discuss his instrumental role in the CARES Act, AHLA's new Safe Stay initiative, and his recent visit to the White House.

The U.S. hotel industry is hanging on by a thread. According to research from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, two thirds of the nation's 57,000 hotels will close without federal government relief. Experts Lodging Leaders interviewed say hotel businesses are on the precipice of failure, and if they fall they're taking more than 5 million jobs with them. In this episode of Lodging Leaders we talk to Cecil Staton, president and CEO of AAHOA in Atlanta, Georgia, and Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA in Washington, D.C., who update the associations' efforts to save hotels from rack and ruin as a result of the business downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. We also hear from Girish Patel, principal and managing director at NewGen Worldwide, a commercial real estate organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that has been spearheading advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., on behalf of owners and investors.

A new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association shows 90% support a new stimulus bill to help distressed small businesses and employees. Plus, new hotel based on Atari video game system and one from Universal Music Group. Watch for details!

What a show today! RESCUE PACKAGE ALERT!! Anthony Melchiorri and I spoke with William "Chip" Rogers, Pres/CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association on latest rescue packages and how it affects hotelier. Also, Congressional candidate for NY-12 Suraj Patel on what he thinks the gov't needs to do to help small businesses. Plus, Grady Colin, managing director of the Garden City Hotel and Nick Rimedio Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants LaPeer.  

RESCUE PACKAGE ALERT!! Anthony Melchiorri and I spoke with William "Chip" Rogers, Pres/CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association on latest rescue packages and how it affects hotelier. Also, Congressional candidate for NY-12 Suraj Patel on what he thinks the gov't needs to do to help small businesses. Plus, Grady Colin, managing director of the Garden City Hotel and Nick Rimedio Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants LaPeer.

Did you know Hotels support 1-in-25 American jobs? That's 8.3 million hotel jobs! Chip Rogers, Pres. & CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association shares what critical issues could be affecting your hotel today and in the future. ✔️Hotel lawsuits. ✔️How to have a voice when problems occur. ✔️What's happening in Washington, DC that hotels need to know about. ✔️and more. LIKE + COMMENT + SHARE #hotels #hospitality #ahla #leadership #hotelsandmotels This episode is sponsored by Travel Media Group. Learn about hotel digital marketing at www.travelmediagroup.com/rupesh

In this episode, we talk with Florida's "Tourism Person of the Year (2011), KEITH OVERTON, the President & COO of Tradewinds Island Resorts in beautiful St, Pete Beach, FL. THOUGHT #1Perseverance trumps all other attributes and skills.THOUGHT #2What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple. Whether you are willing to do it, that’s another matter. – Peter DruckerCONNECT:Website: www.TradewindsResort.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twresorts/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradewindsIslandResorts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TradeWindsResortBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:NRA (National Restaurant Association) - www.restaurant.orgWalt Disney World - www.Disney.comThe Ritz-Carlton - www.RitzCarlton.comPopeyes - www.Popeyes.comDallas Cowboys - www.DallasCowboys.comCracker Barrel - www.CrackerBarrel.comKat Cole (Focus Brands) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat_ColeNick Sarillo (Nick's Pizza & Pub) - https://www.adlspeakers.com/nick-full-bioAlan Schaefer (Banding People Together) - http://www.bandingpeopletogether.com/team_member/alan-schaefer/Scott Stratten - http://www.unmarketing.com/about/Fort Pastor - https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=1271Five Star Iris - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Star_IrisPeter Drucker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_DruckerKyle Smith (Nothing Bundt Cakes) - https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/celebrates250thbakeryandleadershipannouncementsCheap Trick - www.CheapTrick.comRobyn Zander (Cheap Trick) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_ZanderBlue Oyster Cult - www.BlueOysterCult.comRocky - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RockyRita Gilligan (Hard Rock) - https://www.facebook.com/HardRockRitaGilligan/AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association) - www.ahla.comMcKenzie Overton - https://athletesforhearts.com/index.php/2015/07/03/our-story/Athletes for Hearts - www.AthletesforHearts.comMichelle Smith (2x Olympian) - www.MichelleSmith.comMike Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_AlstottSaving Abel - www.SavingAbelNation.comStephen Covey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_CoveyKathleen Wood (Suzy's Swirl) - http://www.suzysswirl.com/our-storyBucs Beach Bash - https://www.buccaneers.com/fans/beachbashSt. Pete Beach Bikefest - https://www.stpetebeachbikefest.comBilly Ray Cyrus - www.BillyRayCyrus.comSaliva - www.Saliva.comTantric - https://www.facebook.com/Tantric/Fuel - https://www.fuelrocks.comSoul Asylum - https://www.soulasylum.comBret Michaels - https://www.bretmichaels.comCharlie Daniels Band - https://www.charliedaniels.comBig Kettle Drum - www.BigKettleDrum.comHard Rock International – www.HardRock.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – www.RocknRollWithIt.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – www.CultureThatRocks.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – www.CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - www.KepplerSpeakers.comCertified Rock Star - www.CertifiedRockStar.comThoughts That Rock – www.ThoughtsThatRock.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – www.spectaclephoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - https://www.facebook.com/jtkeelKEITH OVERTON'S BIO:Keith Overton is President and COO overseeing TradeWinds Island Resorts – the TradeWinds Island Grand and RumFish Beach Resort St. Pete Beach and RumFish Grill. Keith oversees all 1,100 employees, the company’s operations, sales and marketing efforts, accounting functions, human resource functions and capital improvements projects at the resorts, as well as ensuring the resorts uphold the standard of service consistent with the TradeWinds name. He has led the TradeWinds family since 1995 and is a 31-year veteran of Florida's hospitality industry.Keith Overton was named Tourism Person of the Year in 2011 by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce. Keith currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is a member of its prestigious Resort Committee. He served as the 2004 and 2008 chairman for the Hospitality Alliance Scholarship Foundation of Tampa Bay and has been a director on the foundation’s board since 1998, as well.Keith is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist and serves as a member of Tampa Bay Watch’s Board of Directors, the Board of Visitors for the Florida Institute of Oceanography and previously served on the Florida Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors.Keith is actively involved with many charities in the Tampa Bay area, including the Ronald McDonald Houses of Tampa Bay. He founded Athletes for Hearts, Inc., in 2007, which raises money for families with children with life-threatening heart conditions. His daughter MacKenzie, now 24 years old, was the recipient of a heart transplant at just 17 days old.A native of Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida, Keith Overton is a graduate of Concord University, West Virginia, and the University of Central Florida, Orlando. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel Industry Management and received his MBA in International Hotel and Tourism Management from Schiller International University and has been designated as a Certificated Hotel Administrator (CHA) since 2001.

When Robb Monkman was a college student, he and his roommates were robbed at gunpoint. The home invasion and hostage taking rocked Monkman to his core and determined the course of his career. Monkman is founder and CEO of ReactMobile, which provides electronic security devices, or panic buttons, for businesses, including the hospitality industry. ReactMobile is among several technology companies included in the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Five Star Promise, a pledge by major hotel companies to establish and implement best practices to protect their employees. The promise includes the deployment of hand-held technology, hospitality workers can use to summon help in times of crisis for themselves or guests. In this episode, Part Two of Lodging Leaders' report on hotel safety and security, we explore panic button technology and trends. We interview advisers on what's available to hotel owners and operators as they work to come up with methods to protect their employees. We also review AHLA's Five Star Promise and what it is calling the hospitality industry to do. And we talk with Unite Here, the labor union that got the whole thing started.

Maine’s labor crunch is never more apparent than in the spring when the state’s $6 billion tourism industry scrambles for workers. Construction and landscaping services ramp up, too. They are finding success in some surprising places. On the panel   Host: Press Herald Business Reporter Peter McGuire covers Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, Peter has covered local news for newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. PANELISTS Allyson Cavaretta, General Manager, Meadowmere Resort Laura Dolce, Kennebunk Area Chamber of Commerce Greg Dugal, Director of Government Affairs at HospitalityMaine Greg Dugal has served as the President and CEO of the Maine Innkeepers Association and the Maine Restaurant Association. Greg now finds himself as Director of Government Affairs for both associations. Greg has been involved in the tourism and hospitality industry for almost 35 years, was named Chamber Executive of the Year by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and received honors as Restauranteur of the Year by the Maine Restaurant Association. Greg also served on the Board of Directors of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland, the Maine Tourism Association, and the International Society of Hotel Association Executives, the Board of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and was past chair of the Maine Tourism Commission.  

Rosanna Maietta is president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation, as well as Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations at the American Hotel & Lodging Association. As President of the Foundation, Rosanna oversees scholarship, research, and career development and apprenticeship programs. The mission of AHLEF is to ensure a strong and viable future for the lodging industry by fueling the talent pipeline.

In this episode, we're creating awareness about the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Program Developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Whether you're looking to become an apprentice or you're a practitioner looking for an apprentice, after listening you'll know where to start.  Enlightening us about this new program, we're joined by John Shortt. Shortt is the Director Of Program Development at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and is heading the restaurant industry's first Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Get insights into hospitality industry issues at the national level with perspectives from American Hotel & Lodging Association and National Restaurant Association. Guests, Troy Flanagan and Matt Walker, discuss legislative developments you need to know regarding immigration, healthcare, tax reform, and more. AHLA advocacy watch - 1:00 NRA advocacy watch - 6:53 Immigration and travel restrictions- 10:10Swipe fees - 13:58Short term rentals - 18:10Healthcare - 26:50Tax reform - 31:30 Events* - 33:25ORLA advocacy watch - 37:10Member deal - 40:06Guests:Troy Flanagan, VP of State and Local Government Affairs, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Matt Walker, VP of Government Affairs, National Restaurant Association (NRA)*Corrected event date:AHLA Legislative Action SummitMay 17-18, 2017

Ready to been seen as the expert when you speak in front of an audience?  Do you know there are things you can do before you present to give you an edge and boost your confidence? Join me and my guest Sylvia Douglin, CHT as she provides strategies to be an organized trainer and wow your audience. Sylvia Douglin, CHT is a training professional with over 25 years of platform and curricula development experience.  Ms. Douglin has worked with both government and private sector clients as a training consultant and has led training departments for hotel companies.  Her government clients have included U.S. Secret Service, EPA, IRS, DC Courts, and the Department of Defense.  Private sector clients comprised URAC, JP Morgan Chase, AT&T, and Fannie Mae. Sylvia Douglin has been in the hospitality industry for twelve years beginning as a consultant to Meristar Hotels & Resorts (now Interstate Hotels & Resorts) then as the Director of Human Resources at Hilton Crystal City (Arlington, VA).  Her career then brought her to the corporate office as Director of Learning & Development first for Interstate Hotels & Resorts, then Hersha Hospitality & Management.  She is currently the Director of Training for Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Fairfax Virginia developing and delivering both classroom training and on-line learning to executive and management employees throughout their portfolio. She has maintained a long relationship with American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Educational Institute and has been a board member for five years.    Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message