Dear Colleagues,
This is a critical time for us and our businesses. Political activism on our part is critical − on a local and national level − to positively influence those who support our industry and educate others that are unaware of how these issues impact our businesses. Did you know?
- The US makes little effort to advertise itself as a travel destination, resulting in a significant loss of the international in-bound travel market.
- Immigration reform and homeland security issues are severely impacting our business.
- The Labor Unions proposed the removal of the secret ballot during organization drives, and we narrowly defeated the legislation.
- Congress did not raise the Cap on H2-B visas which impacts our ability to bring more seasonal labor into the US.
Members of the IAHI and IHG leadership teams continue to make a difference on these issues on Capitol Hill by staying involved − on behalf of the hospitality industry:
- Jim Abrahamson, IHG President – the Americas
- Tom Corcoran, IAHI Chairman
- Eva Ferguson, IAHI President and Member of the AH&LA Government Affairs Committee
- Bob Alter, IAHI Past Chairman and Chairman of the AH&LA Government Affairs Committee
In the past, only a small portion of our membership has supported INN-PAC through contributions. Your support of INN-PAC enables us to continue to represent our industry in Washington, DC. You may contribute up to $5,000, but any donation, combined with the power of our membership, is valuable.
To contribute to INN-PAC, simply complete the INN-PAC e-contribution form..
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
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Greg Schahet
INN-PAC Co-Chairman
Schahet Hotels, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
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Mark Zipperer
INN-PAC Co-Chairman
Pride Hospitality, LLC
Germantown, TN |
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