ADVANCING ARIZONA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY THROUGH POLITICAL ACTION

The Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association Political Action Committee (AzLTA PAC) is the voice of the hospitality and tourism industry in the political process. The PAC helps support pro-tourism candidates and elected officials who champion policies that protect and grow Arizona’s tourism economy.

By contributing to AzLTA PAC, you are helping ensure that our industry’s priorities are heard and respected at every level of government. Every dollar that you contribute will go towards supporting pro-tourism candidates.

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Your investment strengthens our ability to engage decision-makers and advocate for policies that:

Support a strong business environment
Promote workforce and economic development
Defend against harmful regulations
Advance the success of tourism and hospitality in Arizona

HOW THE PAC WORKS

The AzLTA PAC is governed by the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association’s Government Affairs Committee, which evaluates candidates based on their record, leadership, and commitment to Arizona’s hospitality and tourism sectors.

WHO CAN INVEST IN THE AZLTA PAC?

The Arizona Lodging & Tourism PAC accepts unlimited investments from individuals, employees of AzLTA member organizations, and PACs.

To learn more about contributions and limits, view the Arizona Secretary of State website.

If you prefer to contribute via a personal check, download a PAC Investment Form and send to:

Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association PAC
P.O. Box 44015
Phoenix, AZ 85064

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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.