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AH&LEF-Special Projects
Scholarships, fund raising, research grants and more
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Immigration Polling Survey
In 2006, the Foundation funded an immigration polling survey that provided important statistics for AH&LA's Governmental Affairs Department and other organizations and individuals who support a comprehensive immigration program. The poll, conducted by Ayres, McHenry & Associates, found that more than 80 percent of registered voters wanted Congress to pass immigration reform before the end of 2006. More than seven in 10 voters surveyed would rather have Congress pass "a bill that includes border security, employer enforcement, and a temporary worker program" rather than pass no bill at all.
For more information on the immigration issue, visit the Governmental Affairs section of AH&LA's Web site at http://www.ahla.com/public_lodging_advocacy_resources.asp.
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ADA Studies
AH&LEF has funded several grants related to the lodging industry's response to the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed changes to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Nearly every single property in the U.S., both existing and in the planning stages, can expect to be affected by these changes. The overall objective is to minimize the negative impact of any changes. For more information on ADA issues, visit the Government Affairs section of AH&LA's Website.
For more information on ADA issues, visit the Governmental Affairs section of AH&LA's Web site at http://www.ahla.com/public_overview.asp.
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AH&LA Loss Prevention Management Bulletin Service
The disciplines of loss control, risk management, safety, security, fire protection, and the various mandates at the federal level that impact the lodging industry are the focus of this service. The Foundation has funded this project since 1998. The bulletins are archived at www.losspreventionbulletin.com.
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Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) Initiative
APEX is an initiative to bring together all stakeholders in the development and implementation of industry-wide accepted standards that create and enhance efficiencies throughout the meeting industry. The accepted standards are not mandatory, but recommended, illustrative of the best practices of the industry. Panels developed the recommended practices in terminology, history/post-event reports, request for proposals, resumes and work orders, meeting and site profiles, housing and registration, and con-tracts. Spearheaded by the Convention Industry Council, AH&LEF is one of several supporters of the initiative. Additional information is available at www.conventionindustry.org/apex.
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Project Attrition
Born in response to the industry's growing concerns over attrition, this short-term industry collaboration was designed to help educate members of the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry on the issue, while pursuing solutions to minimize the impact of the problem. AH&LEF was one of several industry organizations to fund this important project. The Project Attrition Final Report, which details the project work and includes tools developed to assist planners and suppliers alike, is available through the Convention Industry Council's Website, www.conventionindustry.org.
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Engineering Analysis of Transport and Detection of Carbon Monoxide
A comprehensive literature search for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in the hotel sector—conducted by Schirmer Engineering Corporation—identified health hazards of CO exposure, but did not identify a consensus as to what documents a dangerous exposure level, to what extent CO migrates from the source (in non-single-family residential units), and how extensive "accidental" poisoning of CO exposure is versus "non-accidental" incidents. AH&LA continues to monitor industry-related carbon monoxide issues and might request additional funding to further address if necessary. For additional information, contact Kevin Maher in AH&LA's Governmental Affairs Department at (202) 289-3147 or kmaher@ahla.com.
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The Hospitality Industry Technology Integration Standards (HITIS)
In 1996 AH&LA spearheaded an initiative designed to accelerate the lodging industry's technology usage and lower automation costs through the specification of voluntary computer interfacing standards. The project developed three suites of standards comprising 15 individual standards completed — Central Reservation Systems, Posting Device Systems, and Remote Device Systems. The project was funded by the Foundation and other donors.
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