FEDERAL UPDATE – September 10, 2020

Congress returns to D.C., giving us an opportunity for one last-ditch effort before the election season ramps up to advocate for relief. We have a small window in the next three weeks to get what we need, and our industry needs your help. AHLA will be launching a new grassroots effort to accomplish this goal, which is outlined below.


In the meantime, Senate Republicans will vote today on a revamped “skinny” coronavirus stimulus package, titled “Delivering Immediate Relief to America’s Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act,” which includes a number of our priorities such as providing $258 billion in funding for a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans and creating liability protections for businesses open during the pandemic. The $500 billion proposal is narrowly targeted to focus on key issues supported by the Republican conference.
Democrats in both the House and Senate have announced their opposition to the proposal. The House returns next week and Speaker Nancy Pelosi has indicated that the House will not consider the Senate Republican legislation.


Starting Monday, AHLA will launch a HotelsAct #SAVEHOTELJOBS campaign to ensure the hotel industry’s top priorities are top of mind for Members of Congress. We need you to act – as often as possible – through calls, letters, and social posts to flood the offices of Members of Congress.
This is one of the last chances we have for real, meaningful legislation before the election.
It is imperative that they hear from you!

Nomination Criteria

Application Guidelines

All honorees must be employed by hotels, attractions, tourism businesses, hospitality or other supporting businesses that are of the Arizona hospitality industry.

Who can enter?

The Stars of the Industry awards competition is open to all Arizona hospitality businesses, hotels, and tourism employees.

Who can nominate a Star?

Anyone! A nominator can be an employer, a manager, a friend, regular customer, or anyone else who knows a Star in Arizona’s hospitality industry who deserves recognition.

What does it cost to enter?

Entering or nominating for the Stars of the Industry Awards is free.

What do nominees receive?

All nominees will receive an AzLTA Stars of the Industry Recognition Certificate.  The winners of each award will be announced at the Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon on June 16, 2023 and receive an engraved plaque at the awards presentation.  All winners will be announced in AzLTA’s Industry Insider newsletter, by a press release, and on the AzLTA website. Winners will automatically be entered in the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s national Stars of the Industry Awards program. It is AzLTA’s privilege to celebrate the accomplishments of all the nominees and winners presented each year.

Nominations and Eligibility

The nomination process begins in April and we’ve made it easy.  Simply complete the online nominee application form and email the application to AzLTA explaining why the nominee deserves the Star award in their category.

Rules & Judging Criteria

Nominees must have served in the industry for a minimum of two years (please state total number of years in description) and will be judged on performance beyond normal job responsibilities, professionalism, and outstanding and unusual service to the property, guests and the community.

Using no more than three double-spaced pages, describe why your nominee should be honored. Give examples of:

  • Extraordinary support to fellow employees.
  • Specific event(s) that best describes the nominee’s exceptional service.
  • Outstanding leadership qualities, heroic deeds or actions that consistently add to the general well-being of guests.
  • Other great accomplishments to the industry or community.

Include photos and any materials substantiating the award entry, such as letters of commendation, guest comment cards, news clippings and other support materials received during 2021-2023 for the judges’ consideration.

2022 HONOREES