Policy Priorities

2022 Policy

Priorities

AAHOA engages lawmakers on policies and issues most important to hoteliers. America’s hospitality industry endured the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our advocacy agenda aims to positively influence and inform your elected officials, from the halls of Congress to state capitals across the country.

2022 Federal Policy Priorities

COVID-19 relief and recovery
Further developing strategic relationships with the SBA to improve access to capital and implement new relief programs
Human trafficking awareness training and prevention
Pushing for liability protections from frivolous lawsuits
Returning and retaining the hospitality workforce in a competitive labor market
Tax reform including the preservation of:
- IRC Section 1031 Like Kind Exchanges
- Stepped-Up Basis
- Section 199A Small Business Deductions
Travel and tourism development
- Incentivizing travel within the United States
- Lifting barriers and restrictions on international travel
- Per Diem FY2023
Workforce relations
Working with the Federal Trade Commission to address transparency issues related to franchise fees and OTA market dominance

2022 State and Local Policy Priorities

Assisting with workforce development
Combatting unnecessary hotel taxes
Fighting unfair and unnecessary labor mandates
Human trafficking awareness training and prevention:
- Promoting HTAT compliance, training, and engagement
- Advocating for effective legislation at the state and local levels
Improving access to capital for hoteliers through ARPA appropriations
Increasing tourism funding and insuring that money is wisely spent to also benefit smaller hotels
Leveling the playing field with short-term rental platforms and online travel agencies
Preventing and promoting awareness of human trafficking
Pushing for liability protections
- Protecting business owners from frivolous lawsuits while holding bad actors accountable