#255: How AHLA Supports the Hospitality Industry | with Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO of AHLA

What’s Next for the Hospitality Industry?

Join David Millili and Steve Carran as they sit down with Rosanna Maietta, CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), to discuss the state of the hospitality industry, labor challenges, AI in hotels, and the incredible ways hotels give back to their communities.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The hospitality trends for 2026 and guest spending forecasts
• How the industry is addressing labor shortages and workforce development
• The role of AI and technology in enhancing hotel operations without losing the human touch
• Inspiring stories of hotels supporting their local communities

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v9M5gyx9fi0

Links:
Rosanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosanna-maietta-669a9151/

AHLA: https://www.ahla.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanhotelassociation/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelassociation

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAHLA

For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/255

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