When it comes to AAHOA’s advocacy efforts, each small action from our members can have a profound impact, underscoring the importance of your individual contributions.
Hopefully, you’ve noticed the phrase “Small Role, Big Impact” in recent Advocacy Action Alerts sent from AAHOA. This motto is a powerful reminder that simple actions, like sending a letter to a member of Congress supporting a bill, can yield significant results.
Thanks to the diligent efforts of its 20,000 members, AAHOA shines in grassroots engagement. This is evident in the enthusiastic responses to our Advocacy Action Alerts, the robust attendance at our Fall and Spring National Advocacy Conferences, impressive growth in AAHOA’s PAC fundraising efforts, and the remarkable 50+ Town Halls held across the nation each year.
To better support you, we have introduced two invaluable tools for our members to ensure the continued success of AAHOA’s advocacy efforts.
1: ADVOCACY ACTION ALERT CENTER
First, we’re pleased to unveil our new Advocacy Action Alert Center. This platform is designed to equip you with the necessary resources to engage with your representatives, share your personal experiences directly, and champion AAHOA’s top legislative priorities. It works by providing you with pre-drafted letter templates and contact information of your representatives, making it easier for you to voice your concerns. This powerful tool amplifies your voice, significantly enhancing our collective advocacy impact.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the members who responded to one of our recent Action Alerts. Your support for the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act, which aims to regulate additional fees charged by hotels, was crucial in securing its recent passage in the U.S. House. This success exemplifies the strength of AAHOA’s grassroots advocacy. This year alone, we’ve issued five federal Action Alerts, resulting in our members sending more than 2,000 letters to federal elected officials.
2: IN YOUR CORNER ADVOCACY ENEWSLETTER
We are also excited to introduce our new monthly advocacy newsletter, In Your Corner. This newsletter is your essential resource for staying updated on our advocacy initiatives, discovering opportunities to get involved, and reading inspiring stories of how fellow members make a tangible difference. The positive feedback we’ve received so far is encouraging, and we look forward to sharing more success stories in the coming months.
Remember, when each of us plays a small role, we collectively make a significant impact. Our unity, our shared purpose, is our strength; together, we can effect meaningful change for hoteliers nationwide.
