SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC. for SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS, INC.
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Travel/Tourism TOU
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.
Foreign entity interest: Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC, identified on Line 14 of the LD-1, has an interest in the lobbying issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TREON GLENN | — |
| TONI-ANNE O'BRIEN | — |
Defense DEF
Issues related to temporary lodging on U.S. military installations, including privatized lodging.
Foreign entity interest: Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC, identified on Line 14 of the LD-1, has an interest in the lobbying issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TREON GLENN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues related to tariffs, including IEEPA, Section 301 and 232 tariffs.
Foreign entity interest: Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC, identified on Line 14 of the LD-1, has an interest in the lobbying issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TREON GLENN | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). Issues related to the proposed regulations restricting the location of call centers.
Foreign entity interest: Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC, identified on Line 14 of the LD-1, has an interest in the lobbying issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TREON GLENN | — |
| TONI-ANNE O'BRIEN | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.