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GREATER ACCESS TO capital and addressing the severe labor shortage facing the hospitality industry were the major topics to address for AAHOA's Spring National Advocacy Conference last week. It was the final advocacy conference for Nishant "Neal" Patel as AAHOA chairman. "It was an honor to attend my final advocacy conference as chairman. We brought nearly 200 AAHOA leaders to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of our industry and on behalf of AAHOA's 20,000 members," Patel said in a press release. "Creating relationships with our elected officials is a top priority for AAHOA, and we will continue to work on your behalf, strengthening relationships so we can continue to represent the entire hospitality industry with your best interests at heart." The AAHOA reps met with more than 200 elected officials. Their mission included educating those officials on the importance of hotels to their communities and the economy at large. The issues at hand were essentially the same as those addressed during AAHOA's Fall National Advocacy Conference in September. AAHOA's main advocacy objectives include: More access to capital by increasing Small Business Administration loan caps/limits - Currently, SBA 7(a) and 504 loan limits are capped at $5 million, but AAHOA wants that raised to $10 million, which would be the first increase in the cap since 2010. AAHOA said hoteliers' costs of constructing and purchasing properties have risen past that cap over the past decade.

Find the perfect luxury villa for rent on Cap Martin, a beguiling spot highlighted by a quaint medieval town and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.

Find the perfect luxury villa for rent on Cap Martin, a beguiling spot highlighted by a quaint medieval town and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.

Situated on the eastern shore of France, close to the city of Nice on the French Riviera, this hotel Saint Jean Cap Ferrat majestically overlooks the vast sea of Mediterranean, providing its guests with astounding panoramic views and the best of comforts anywhere in the world. Interesting, as it will sound to you, the land where the hotel is currently situated was once the property of King Leopold II of Belgium and changed hands quite a few times thereafter.

Contemporary Monaco Studio Overlooking Cap Martin Housed in Parc Saint Roman, a luxury residence close to Monte Carlo Tennis Country Club, this stylishly renovated studio boasts picturesque vistas...

THE DEPARTMENT OF Homeland Security will issue more than 64,000 additional H-2B visas for fiscal year 2024, surpassing a congressionally authorized discretionary cap for the second consecutive year. The American Hotel & Lodging Association, AAHOA and others have been lobbying for the increase as a step to relieving the labor shortage challenge in the hotel industry. A forthcoming interim final rule, which was announced on Friday, will additionally approve temporary work visas, bringing the total to over 130,000 including those issued under the regular annual cap of 66,000. Chip Rogers, AHLA president and CEO, commended the federal government's action. "The H-2B Workforce Coalition, which AHLA co-chairs, worked hard to convince the Biden administration to offer this considerable expansion, which nearly doubles the yearly allocation of H-2B visas," said Rogers. "These extra visas will be crucial to helping hotels and resorts in remote vacation destinations fill seasonal roles, and we thank Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas for making them available. But we still need help from Congress to get hoteliers across the country all the employees they need. That includes establishing an H-2B returning worker exemption, passing the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, and passing the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act."

The years from 1930 onwards saw a change in the tourist profile and can thus be termed as a watershed in the history of vacationing in this area and this hotel. Before the 1930, this place used to be the prime destination solely for the European aristocracy. However, the unconventional, or rather millionaire tourists began to visit it from 1930s.

The South of France is not just about glamour and eternal sunshine. Indeed, it is blessed with thousands of kilometres of beautiful hiking trails, varying from coastal treks to historic pilgrimages, from beginner-level walking to experienced mountainous climbs. That's why, every year, hikers flock to the Riviera and not just for its amazing beaches and luxury villas, but to make use of its natural assets. But what are the best trails for different experience levels? Below, we break down the most incredible walks France has to offer for every rambling ability.

Welcome to land of Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea, welcome to the paradise city of Cairns. Cairn's is a city diverse and dynamic in its population and culture. It is a city which is world famous for Great Barrier Reef and the West World Heritage rain forests. It is a city for every mood whether you love adventure, shopping, relaxation or food you think about it and you get a chance for it. Cairns' is like a feather in Australia's cap and surely is a city for everyone and everything to cherish. Follow the link http://www.airtravelexperts.co.uk/flights/cairns.aspx to get the details on Cairns Flight. For more information on Cairns flight or to book flights to Cairns, please call us..

Dharamshala is a lush green wonderland surrounded by snow capped Dhauladhar ranges, picturesque ambience and a soulful silence.

The cool weather, fresh air and the serenity of the place where you can hear the chirping of the birds, the whole setting will refresh you and enjoin you with the nature. The Terraces is a boutique spa resort and one of the premium Dhanaulti hotels from where you can easily see the snow capped mountains all around.

Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill state in India, which nestles in the north-west region of western Himalayas. It is one of the most visited Hill Stations in India.The state is landlocked with the Tibetan plateau to the east, Jammu and Kashmir to the north, and the Punjab to the west. The sheer topographic diversity and breathtaking pristine natural beauty,ranging from the vast tracts of high-altitude Trans-Himalayan desert to dense green deodar forests, from apple orchards to cultivated terraces, from snow capped high Himalayan mountain ranges to snow fed lakes and gushing rivers.

Leh Ladakh which is situated in the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir is considered as most wonderful places available over planet. The mixture of authentic landscape, wizened faces, sky, dragons, silence, green valleys, snow capped peaks, glassy lakes makes this as a best tourist spot. Leh Ladakh is the mountainous region situated to the north and is completely isolated from this modern world. This is in the northern part of Jammu & Kashmir and is divided into two districts namely Leh and Kargil.

Auli, a popular destination for adventurers it is situated in Chamoli district state of Uttarakhand. The palce is famous for skiing more than anything else. Auli is the place where adventure and pleasure, nature's beauty, wild beauty and slopes of snow. There are also a snow capped Kamet, Nanda Devi and Mana Parbat of the Himalayas.

Camp along the river and trek in Mini Zanskar to experience the real meaning of adventure. The majestic mountains, snow capped peaks and chilling cold awaits you.

Upper Dolpo to Jomsom trek is one of the difficult but enjoyable and popular trekking routes Nepal. Upper Dolpo is encircled by immense peaks including the Dhaulagiri. This trans- Himalayan region of mid- West Nepal takes you to the freezing settlement of legendary Shey Monastery beyond Phoksundo Lake which has turquoise blue colored water and is surrounded by dense forest and snow-capped Himalayas. Actually, Upper Dolpo to Jomsom trek is a region of the minority of Buddhist monasteries as well as those of pre-Buddhist religion of Bon Po. The region protects one of the last leftovers of traditional Tibetan culture. Located in the western north of Nepal near Tibet border, geographically the region is still within Nepal but ethnically attached to Tibet. Upper Dolpo Trekking can be searched as a Jomsom Dolpo trekking, but Jomsom to Dolpo is more difficult than required itinerary.

A superyacht escape is a dream luxury holiday for many, but what can it offer adrenaline junkies? As it turns out, when combined with Arctic heli skiing, pretty much everything you could wish for. Heli skiing trips mean being flown by helicopter to the top of a mountain in a quest for untouched powder and phenomenal views. They deliver a level of freedom and adventure that is simply not attainable by ski lift. Now imagine being able to explore the polar ice caps like this while staying on a luxury superyacht. Slicing down virgin slopes, viewing the northern lights, relaxing back at your yacht anchored in the dramatic fjords of Greenland. Spending a day husky-sledding and ice-diving before a massage in the yacht's Balinese spa, a soak in the ultra-heated Jacuzzi, or an elegant dinner prepared by the yacht's private chef. Sounds like paradise to me.

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