GHLA Awarded by Gov. All awarded funds must be used at Georgia properties. For more information, go to www.GHLA.net. For Membership, go to www.GHLA.net/join.

GHLA is the state's non-partisan trade association representing the lodging industry and its role in Georgia tourism, which has an impact of more than $69 billion on the state’s economy. Brian Kemp, GHLA’s program — Save Georgia Hotels — is an American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Negative Economic Impact grant that will help hotel operators and hotel employees return to work. Funds used according to

the rules and oversight of the ARPA will be a grant, not a loan requiring repayment. GHLA members represent hotels from around the state and include national franchises and independent lodging.

BREAKING: Senate Bill 68 Passes!GHLA is grateful to the leadership of Governor Brian Kemp, Senator John F. Kennedy, Lt. ...
03/21/2025

BREAKING: Senate Bill 68 Passes!

GHLA is grateful to the leadership of Governor Brian Kemp, Senator John F. Kennedy, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Jon Burns, and James Burchett for this historic win for Georgia’s business community! Thanks to your efforts in litigation reform, hospitality and tourism businesses, along with our employees and guests, are better off today.

SB 68, the major component to Governor Kemp’s comprehensive tort reform package, has officially passed, thanks to the leadership of Senate President Pro Tempore John Kennedy, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Representative James Burchett, and our dedicated members in the General Assembly.

This historic legislation will help stabilize costs, ensure fairness, and protect job creators across the state—including Georgia’s thriving hospitality industry. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of our elected leaders in making commonsense litigation reform a reality!

Chris Hardman

“We urge lawmakers to support the Innkeeper Reform Act in an effort restore fairness, combat fraud and abuse, and ensure...
02/27/2025

“We urge lawmakers to support the Innkeeper Reform Act in an effort restore fairness, combat fraud and abuse, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees and guests that we serve” said Chris Hardman of GHLA
AAHOA American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus

A new bill in the state legislature would speed up the eviction process for people who don’t pay for or overstay their bookings at hotels.

Earlier this week, GHLA’s Chris Hardman presented the Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Champion Awards at Georgia Association of...
02/15/2025

Earlier this week, GHLA’s Chris Hardman presented the Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Champion Awards at Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus Awards Gala. These individuals and businesses have worked tirelessly to promote, protect, and strengthen Georgia’s hospitality and tourism industry. Congratulations Sophia Smith’s Little Light Coffee Company, Welcome to Museum City Destination Community Corner & Kiosk | Cartersville Bartow County Tourism, and Representative Matthew Gambill. Matthew Gambill for HouseOnly in Cartersville Bartow TourismLittle Light Coffee Co.

11/22/2024

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