Message from the INN-PAC Chairmen

Dear Colleagues,

As an election year, 2008 will be 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:

• Steve Porter, IHG President – the Americas, Past Chairman of the AH&LA Government Affairs Committee, Chairman of the Discover America Partnership
• Tom Corcoran, IAHI Chairman-Elect and Chairman of AH&LA
• 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,

Greg Schahet  INN-PAC Co-Chairman Schahet Hotels, Inc. Indianapolis, IN	Mark Zipperer INN-PAC Co-Chairman Pride Hospitality, LLC Germantown, TN