Policy Priorities

2024 Policy

Priorities

As the U.S. gears up for a major election year, the 118th Congress and state legislatures nationwide are convening for legislative sessions in 2024. From the Capitol to capitals coast to coast, learn more about how AAHOA engages with elected officials to protect the business interests of America’s hoteliers.

2024 Federal Policy Priorities

Further developing strategic relationships with the SBA to improve access to capital
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
Credit card fees
Working with the Federal Trade Commission to address transparency issues related to franchise fees and OTA market dominance

2024 State and Local Policy Priorities

Address the homelessness crisis
Combatting unnecessary hoteltaxes
Human trafficking awareness training and prevention:
- Promoting HTAT compliance, training, and engagement
- Advocating for effective legislation at the state and local levels
Support lodging tax dollars only for tourism
Leveling the playing field with short-term rental platforms and online travel agencies
Clarifying and maintaining innkeeper/guest relationships
Pushing for liability protections
- Protecting business owners from frivolous lawsuits while holding bad actors accountable