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The American Hotel Lodging Association AHLA has registered over 15,000 hotels across the United States as part of its Hospitality for Hope initiative. This program connect hotels with healthcare agencies to offer temporary housing for emergency and healthcare workers or as alternative care sites.
Initiated by AHLA in collaboration with local, state, and federal governments, this partnership seeks to facilitate cooperation between hotel businesses and public health authorities during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Since its launch, participation has escalated from around 6,000 hotels to more than 15,000 properties.
This innovative initiative has identified an aggregated total of approximately 2.3 million rooms located in close proximity to established healthcare facilities. A national Hospitality for Hope database is being developed by AHLA and its state association partners to assist the U.S. Department of Health and Services HHS in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local emergency management agencies, and public health offices.
To expedite this matching process and streamline connections between willing hotels and government entities at various levels, resources are being provided by AHLA for members through dedicated platforms.
Chip Rogers, President CEO of AHLA, expressed: Hotels are stepping up to the challenge across the United States by providing temporary housing options for healthcare workers and supporting communities in their times of need. As an industry that cares for people, hotels excel at contributing to local communities. The 'Hospitality for Hope' initiative is a testament to this shared spirit.
Examples of hotels collaborating with state or city officials have already emerged, including:
Chicago
California
New York
Dallas
Portland
New Orleans
Michael Jacobson, CEO President of the Illinois Hotel Lodging Association sd: The hotels are eager and committed in answering government calls for support. They're determined to assist cities and states at this critical juncture.
Kim Sabow, President CEO of the Arizona Lodging Tourism Association added: Arizona's hotel industry is proud to participate in the 'Hospitality for Hope' initiative alongside federal, state, and local governments, looking forward to innovative solutions during these challenging times.
Hotels interested in joining the Hospitality for Hope program can register their willingness here.
In response to this unprecedented health crisis, hotels are not only supporting the community but also addressing employee needs by expanding their educational offerings through the AHLA Foundation.
To assist industry employees during this difficult time, free resources such as hospitality management online courses, professional development scholarships for certifications and continuing education programs have been introduced.
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