Government Affairs - News

President Obama appoints hotelier to Export Council
July 13, 2010
President Obama has named Boston hotelier Richard Friedman to the President’s Export Council, which is tasked with helping Obama reach his goal of doubling US exports and tourism in five years.

Friedman owns the Charles and Liberty Hotels in Boston.

Legislator Spotlight: State Senator Richard Tisei
November 2, 2009
State-supported economic and business development is vital for the countless small and medium-sized businesses that are part of the tourism and hospitality industry. State Senator Richard Tisei (R-Middlesex and Essex), a business owner himself, is a legislator who understands that fact.

Important Reminder on Local Option Taxes
September 29, 2009
The MLA is reminding members that, as of October 1, those municipalities that voted on increasing the local tax on lodging will enforce the new rates.

Go 'Off the Beaten Path' at the Omni Parker House
September 28, 2009
The Omni Parker House will be hosting Off the Beaten Path, a Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, to benefit the American Heart Association on Thursday, November 5th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm