A Day in the Life of an AHLA Lobbyist
Melissa McCormack and Dorien Murphy join Chirag Shah, EVP of Federal Affairs at the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) to discuss the legislative efforts AHLA pursues on behalf of the hotel industry. The discussion highlights how AHLA makes strategic decisions to address hospitality industry challenges and support hoteliers. Industry leaders will gain valuable insight into AHLA's prioritization process and timescale for key legislative issues, and the bottom-line impacts on hoteliers across the nation.
Note: This episode was recorded prior to AHLA's Hotels on the Hill event.
What You'll Learn:
02:49 — Chirag Shah walks us through his years of navigating public policy and building a path to legislative advocacy within the hospitality industry.
04:43 — Discover what factors drive AHLA's decision to champion particular issues and the intricate process involved.
07:21 — Chirag shares the integral role hoteliers play in shaping AHLA’s legislation pursuits and the how AHLA's efforts support the daily operations of hoteliers.
08:54 — Dorien, Melissa, and Chirag discuss the channels available for hoteliers to voice their issues, steer legislative decisions, and actively contribute to the collective transformation of the industry.
13:07 — Chirag shares insight into AHLA’s legislative efforts at the national level and how the organization is combatting human trafficking.
19:17 — We learn how to get in touch with AHLA and raise awareness of emerging issues in the hospitality industry.
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