Melissa Mitton

State government affairs for @AHLA. Denver by way of DC & FL. @FloridaState & @NSUFlorida alum. Views are my own.

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

📽 AHLA is live right now from Capitol Hill!

Watch @AHLACEO Rosanna Maietta testify on the state of the American workforce in the hotel industry: https://t.co/54PioKXIXJ

[Trump War Room @TrumpWarRoom]

President Trump is joined by Rosanna Maietta, CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, supporting NO TAX ON TIPS:

"We stand with you to urge Congress to pass this proposal so more than 800K hotel workers ... can take home more of the pay that they earn every day."

[Melissa Mitton @MelissaALuke]

.@AHLA strongly supports SSB 6056 by Sen. @nikkitorres509, to require #HumanTrafficking training in WA state hotels & motels.

This is a no brainer.
- Just 1% of human trafficking victims are rescued.
- Training boosts awareness & prevention.

https://t.co/CovkmPsKuR

[Happy Captain @EODHappyCaptain]

Guy, my toddler left his toy at an @IHGhotels while traveling. We called them, and they said they would get it in the mail for us. This morning I opened my email and had this from them:

Please repost and help them get some recognition for awesome customer service!

[Chip Rogers @ChipAHLA]

According to AHLA's survey of 408 hoteliers:
💲 82% have increased wages
⏲️ 59% are offering greater flexibility with hours
⬆️ 33% are expanding benefits

However, 72% say they're still unable to fill open positions. We urge lawmakers to address this urgent issue by creating an H-2B returning worker exemption, passing the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, and passing the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act.

📰 Read more results from our Front Desk Feedback Survey: https://t.co/HZxGs0engd

[AHLA Foundation @AHLAFoundation]

Students, don't let this opportunity pass you by! Scholarships are available through AHLA Foundation to all hospitality-related, degree-seeking students enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Apply by March 15! More here: https://t.co/JkwLfc0ZlH

[Tate @TateRodemaker]

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[Robert Griffin III @RGIII]

Florida State is the first Undefeated Power 5 Conference Champion to not get into the College Football Playoff. Despite the ACC having a 6-4 record against the SEC this year. Despite their defense not giving up 30 points in a single game all year. Despite their offense having more yards in the ACC Championship than Michigan had in the Big 10 Championship. Despite holding Louisville’s Top 20 Offense to 6 points. Despite beating 4 Top 25 teams. Despite finding a way to win with their Back up QB in a bitter rivalry game. Despite finding a way to win with their 3rd string QB in the ACC Championship Game. Florida State EARNED their spot in the CFP on the field. With and Without Jordan Travis. You don’t punish or diminish the work of 100+ players and coaches because 1 player is not there on the field calling the shots. FSU always answered the bell this year and their response to losing their QB was to play POSSESSED ON DEFENSE. It’s an absolute travesty that they were excluded from the CFP.

[RedditCFB @RedditCFB]

By all definitions, it’s definitely a playoff-quality resume.

[Brendan Sonnone @BSonnone]

This represents the first time in the 25 seasons dating back to the BCS Era that an unbeaten P5 team was not given an opportunity to play for a national championship

Games don't matter.

It's not a playoff, it's an invitational.

And ESPN protected its brand.
https://t.co/pyEroWu7Bw

[Jordan Travis @jordantrav13]

devastated. heartbroken. In so much disbelief rn, I wish my leg broke earlier in the season so y’all could see this team is much more than the quarterback. I thought results matter. 13-0 and this roster matches up across any team in those top 4 rankings. I am so sorry. Go Noles!

[Melissa Mitton @MelissaALuke]

Good analysis. Definitely toothless.

People who don't follow existing rules won't follow new rules unless there are consequences.

How about barring platforms from listing properties without verifying they are in compliance w/ state & local laws first?

[abekwok @abekwok]

neighborhoods at least stand a better chance of knowing who's operating in their neck of the woods ... Phoenix's vacation rental law may be toothless, but it's not completely useless https://t.co/104GiDb2pT via @azcentral

[Melissa Mitton @MelissaALuke]

People who don't follow existing rules won't follow new rules.

#AZ needs platform accountability. The billion-dollar businesses that profit from these homes should not be allowed to post a listing w/o verifying compliance w/ state & local laws.

https://t.co/BltE3SXyYO

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

Today, we recognize International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste.

Through AHLA's #ResponsibleStay, hotels are working to keep waste out of America’s landfills by reducing single-use plastics and other materials, increasing recycling programs, using innovative kitchen management practices, and increasing composting programs – and we’re doing it while maintaining the same quality, cleanliness, and amenities Americans have come to expect.

More: https://t.co/oFqXq1nbhr

#FLWDay #FoodWaste #IDAFLW2023

[Melissa Mitton @MelissaALuke]

Congratulations @GovCox! Can't wait to see what's in store for @NatlGovsAssoc under your leadership.

[Governor Cox @GovCox]

We’re taking the Utah Way to the national stage – the idea that we can find ways to come together and get things done. We must learn how to #DisagreeBetter. And that is exactly what we intend to do this year as chair of the National Governors Association. Let’s get to work.

[Chip Rogers @ChipAHLA]

The establishment of the @AHLAFoundation No Room for Trafficking Advisory Council is a significant step in our industry’s fight against human trafficking. Thank you to the esteemed leaders from across the hotel and lodging industry that joined this inaugural council. More below. ⬇️

[Melissa Mitton @MelissaALuke]

Hotels are not homeless shelters & hotel employees are not shelter staff.

Instead of band-aid policies, state & local leaders need to increase shelter capacity & bolster wraparound services to give meaningful care to our most vulnerable.

TY @MatthewGress for your leadership!

[Matt Gress @MatthewGress]

Today, I sent a letter to the Mayor of Scottsdale, David Ortega, requesting additional information on a $940,000 grant the city received from @AZHousing to lodge people experiencing homelessness in an undisclosed Scottsdale hotel. 1/

[Melissa Mitton @MelissaALuke]

.@azcentral's @KmackSam points out that majority of short-term rentals in Tempe & Mesa remain unlicensed despite local laws.

State & local gov'ts must focus on platform accountability & bar platforms from advertising & profiting from unlicensed STRs.

https://t.co/K8X412Rn4g

[Chip Rogers @ChipAHLA]

THANK YOU to The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and @MarriottIntl for this incredibly generous donation to the @AHLAFoundation No Room for Trafficking Survivor Fund.

[Chip Rogers @ChipAHLA]

General managers are the backbone of hotels. @AHLA created the General Managers Summit to offer this important group of professionals an opportunity to hear from expert speakers, share best practices, network, and celebrate industry’s best GMs with an awards ceremony.

AHLA’s 2023 General Managers of the year are:

🏆 Harold Daniels, AHLA General Manager of the Year – Select-Service Property
🏆 Katie Ward, AHLA General Manager of the Year – Full-Service Property
🏆 Brian Kramer, AHLA General Manager of the Year – Resort Property
🏆 Chris Sommers, AHLA General Manager of the Year – Independent Property
🏆 Michelle Davis, AHLA General Manager of the Year – Extended Stay Property
🏆 Michael Smith, AHLA General Manager Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to all our award winners!

#TheHospitalityShow