NCRLA FIGHTS FOR YOU IN DC

NCRLA recently headed to DC, where they met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to build relationships and create positive change for North Carolina's hospitality industry.

Hotels On The Hill

In May, NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges and NCRLA VP of Government Affairs Isabel Villa-Garcia joined 250 hoteliers from across the country at Hotels on the Hill, hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). The North Carolina delegation met with members of Congress, including Sen. Ted Budd, Rep. Dan Bishop, and Sen. Thom Tillis to discuss various policy priorities—particularly the workforce crisis faced by the hospitality industry. NCRLA’s Lynn Minges also participated in a panel discussion focused on workforce challenges and policy initiatives to address them.

Restaurants Act

The NCRLA Government Affairs Team also attended the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference in June. This is the industry’s largest grassroots advocacy event in Washington, DC. In addition to meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the delegation heard from top political speakers, including Republican strategist Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs, a former advisor to President Obama. They gave attendees an unparalleled, bipartisan perspective on today’s political landscape and its impact on restaurant operators.

Alongside other industry advocates, NCRLA leveraged these opportunities to network with hoteliers and restaurateurs nationwide and engage with members of Congress, advocating for North Carolina’s hospitality industry.