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Category: Federal Updates

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, […]

federal update – September 3, 2020

Industry Relief: Congress is still on recess through Labor Day but we must continue to prepare for Congress’ return to ensure that when a final relief package is passed, it includes relief, protection and stimulus for the travel industry. Urge Congress to pass legislation benefiting the entire travel industry immediately. TAKE ACTION NOW AHLA State […]

FEDERAL UPDATE – AUGUST 27, 2020

Industry Relief: Congress is officially on recess through Labor Day. Though the U.S. House of Representatives came to Washington for a special session to provide additional funding to the U.S. Postal Service, they did not take up additional coronavirus relief legislation—and the U.S. Senate is not expected to return to vote on the U.S. Postal Service […]

Federal Update- August 6, 2020

STEP Act: AzLTA joined Senator Kyrsten Sinema in a press release announcing the introduction of the bipartisan STEP Act. This legislation modifies existing Economic Development Administration grant programs to provide direct support to Arizona’s tourism industry and promote economic recovery from the coronavirus. Additional PPP Guidance Released: The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department released additional Paycheck Protection […]

Federal Update- July 30, 2020

Bipartisan HOPE Act introduced: This week, U.S. Congressmen Van Taylor (R-TX-03), Al Lawson (D-FL-05), and Andy Barr (R-KY-06), introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to provide economic support to the commercial real estate (CRE) market, especially for businesses with Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) debt, and the millions of Americans they employ. H.R. 7809, the Helping Open Properties […]

Federal UPDATE- JULY 23, 2020

Great American Outdoors Act: The House of Representatives passed the Great American Outdoors Act yesterday, sending the Act to the President for signature. The Great American Outdoors Act would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund permanent and mandatory. Further, this bill would establish the National Parks and Public Land Restoration Fund to address […]

FEDERAL UPDATE 7.9.2020

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Data ReleasedThe Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Treasury released detailed loan-level data related to the 4.9 million loans provided under the PPP which was passed by Congress in the CARES Act in March of this year. The data is available here.  According to the data released by the […]

INDUSTRY NEWS- FEDERAL UPDATE 6.25.20

As part of AHLA’s “Roadmap to Recovery”, we urged Congress to help incentivize Americans to travel again when it’s safe, including a temporary tax incentive to domestic travel and restoring the business entertainment expense deduction. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced The American Trip Act this week, which includes the following highlights:  Provides a $4,000 travel credit for individuals, […]

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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.

2022 HONOREES