Today’s episode is all about the effect of politics on Capitol Hill. We’ll explore two of the most critical issues affecting the hotel business. ... Understanding the Online Hotel Booking Tax ... Special Guest: Shawn McBurney, SVP Governmental Affairs with the American Hotel & Lodging Association ... A look at the effect on the hotel business after the passing of the Travel Promotion Act ... Special Guests: Nancy Johnson, CHA, vice chair, American Hotel & Lodging Association and executive vice president, select service hotels, Carlson ... David Peikin, Senior Director, Corporate Communications Choice Hotels International ... Melissa Froehlich Flood, VP Government Affairs with Marriott International