Shopify (SHOP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool | eric lutz 🫒
At olive, we like to look outside our industry for trends that help inform our product roadmap, and Shopify is an obvious source of inspiration. The …
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Meta’s Muse and Instinct Support Multi-Item Carts with Google UCP | Juozas Kaziukėnas posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Personal agents are first to launch level 4 agentic commerce with shopping carts. I found that both Meta's Muse and Instinct can now do multi-item …
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Anthropic has launched AI shopping agents with support from Visa and Mastercard. They launched a blueprint for retailers to build AI-powered shopping and merchant agents using Claude. This is one of… | Idan Hayon | 19 comments
Anthropic has launched AI shopping agents with support from Visa and Mastercard. They launched a blueprint for retailers to build AI-powered shopping …
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AAHOA Chairman Urges Hotel Owners to Engage in Advocacy and Vote in Upcoming Midterm Elections
🏨 Hundreds of hoteliers, including AAHOA Chairman Rahul Patel (2026-2027), gathered in Washington, D.C. last month for the AAHOA National Leadership & Advocacy Conference. They addressed issues like rising costs and workforce pressures with Congress. On November 3, Americans will vote in the midterm elections, impacting business environments. Hotel owners are encouraged to stay informed and engaged in advocacy efforts to influence decisions affecting their industry.
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AAHOA Emphasizes Importance of Advocacy and Voting in 2023 Amid Ongoing Engagement with U.S. Policymakers
📱 Last month, AAHOA leaders and members convened in Washington, D.C., for the AAHOA National Leadership & Advocacy Conference, directly engaging with Congress to ensure hotel owners’ voices are heard. This November, Americans will vote, a right expanded over generations through struggle and change. AAHOA commits to informing members about critical issues affecting hotel owners, urging civic participation on November 3. Voting is crucial to engaging with democracy and advocating for industry interests.
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AAHOA Empowers Hotel Owners with 10 Strategies for Effective Advocacy at Local, State, and Federal Levels
📈 AAHOA advocates at local, state, and federal levels for hotel owners. Members can engage through 10 methods: reading the "In Your Corner" newsletter; visiting the Action Alert Center; contacting representatives; hosting "Back of the House" tours; participating in state advocacy days; attending AAHOA's National Advocacy Conference and Town Halls; serving on committees or as ambassadors; learning about the AAHOA PAC; and downloading the AAHOA app. These efforts ensure members’ voices are heard and priorities supported.
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AAHOA Highlights Key Legislative Concerns for Hotel Owners Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections, Including SBA Loan Limits
🏨 Hotel owners are closely watching the 2026 midterm elections. Key issues include increasing SBA 7(a) and 504 loan limits from $5 million to $10 million, labor regulations, joint-employer liability, and frivolous lawsuits. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) offers permanent 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying properties. Local initiatives, like Burlingame, CA’s Measure D, threaten cost increases. AAHOA advocates for fair competition with short-term rentals and urges hotel owners to engage politically to protect their interests.
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AAHOA Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan to Focus on Advocacy, Education, and Member Value from 2027 to 2031
📚 In August, AAHOA's Board approved a strategic plan for 2027-2031, focusing on advocacy, education, and member value. With 20,000 members, AAHOA aims for continuity through 10 key result areas with KPIs. Formed in 2025, the ASPC developed this to enhance AAHOA's influence. The 10 priorities include finance, advocacy, communications, education, events, governance, industry leadership, legal services, membership growth, and member services. The plan emphasizes member feedback and ongoing evaluations.
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Election Resources for November 3 Midterms: Tools for Registration, Voting Info, and Fact-Checking Candidate Claims
📖 November 3 marks the midterm elections with registration deadlines and polling confirmations. Election laws vary by state, but tools like the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and Vote.gov offer crucial guidance. Resources such as Vote411, Voting Rights Lab, and Fair Elections Center help voters navigate the election process. Websites BallotReady and Vote Smart provide candidate insights, while FactCheck.org and PolitiFact verify political claims. State-specific election information is available, ensuring informed participation.
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Upcoming Midterm Elections on November 3 Crucial for Voter Advocacy and Local Decision-Making, Experts Advise Planning
📝 On November 3, 2026, midterm elections will take place, including all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, 36 gubernatorial elections, and local races. Voter turnout for midterms is about 40%, lower than presidential years. Key actions: confirm voter registration, utilize early voting, and understand state-specific rules, as voting laws vary. Mail ballots should be sent early due to USPS postmark changes effective December 2025. The SAVE Act, requiring citizenship proof, is stalled in the Senate. Voter rights organizations provide support, such as the Election Protection hotline.
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