Trump’s administration has advocated for tax cuts and pro-business economic policies, which could benefit the hospitality sector. Lower corporate taxes and a continued push for deregulation are expected to provide significant relief for hotel owners and operators, specifically for larger companies.
Maietta did not say or warn, as a bipartisan organization, that in having this new administration, the opposite could happen to the remaining individual hotel operators, family-run hotels, making it increasingly difficult for them to compete with large companies such as Marriott, Hyatt, or Hilton.
Tax incentives for large companies and deregulation could mean more consolidation of the hotel business.
Rosanna Maietts should not have said she was speaking on behalf of the hotel industry.
She explains in her release: “As a hotelier, President Trump brings to the White House a unique understanding of our industry’s business model and the challenges our members face daily. AHLA also congratulates the members of the 119th Congress at the beginning of the new term. As a bipartisan organization with hotels in every state and congressional district in the country, we are committed to working across the aisle to benefit our industry, workforce, and hospitality communities,” said AHLA President & CEO Rosanna Maietta.
“As a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, the hotel industry plays a vital role in creating jobs, driving investment, and fostering growth in local communities. Its impact extends far beyond accommodations by fueling economic development and supporting a diverse array of industries. As the new administration and Congress chart a course for the country, our industry stands ready to partner to ensure communities around the country thrive. AHLA looks forward to working with Congress and the administration to build a stronger and brighter future for those seeking to achieve the American Dream – from entrepreneurs opening hotels through the franchise model to employees seeking upward mobility and exciting lifelong careers.”