A Cleaner, Safer, More Welcoming Los Angeles Starts with Hospitality
The Los Angeles Hospitality Partnership unites hotel owners, hotel operators, and short-term rental hosts to actively advocate for public safety, clean and vibrant neighborhoods, fair and consistent regulation, and a strong tourism economy—and to support public policies and candidates for office who advance these priorities—so locally owned hospitality businesses can grow, compete, and thrive across Los Angeles.
Who We Are
The Los Angeles Hospitality Partnership (LAHP) is a civic advocacy organization uniting hotel owners, hotel operators, and short-term rental hosts to advance policies that make Los Angeles safer, cleaner, and more economically competitive. We actively engage in the public policy process and support candidates for public office who share our commitment to strengthening neighborhoods, protecting local businesses, and growing a vibrant tourism economy. We believe collaboration—paired with accountability—is essential to delivering real results for the people and communities of Los Angeles.
Our priorities include:
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Public safety and clean streets that support residents, workers, and visitors
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Fair, consistent, and transparent regulation for hospitality and tourism
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Economic opportunity to build the American Dream through ownership in hospitality
The Issues We Champion
Unified Hospitality Voice
Hotels and short-term rentals working together, not against each other.
Clean & Safe Streets
Practical solutions that improve visitor confidence and neighborhood quality of life.
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Fair & Balanced Regulation
Standing up for responsible operators and pushing back against over-regulation.
Economic Vitality
Supporting tourism, local jobs, and small business growth across Los Angeles.
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Who We Represent
The Los Angeles Hospitality Partnership proudly supports a diverse range of stakeholders, including hotel owners and operators, short-term rental hosts, hospitality investors and small business operators, as well as neighborhoods that rely on tourism and visitor activity.
Membership
Membership is free. Participation matters.
A stronger, unified membership allows us to advocate more effectively for policies that make Los Angeles cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
Ray Patel - Chairman LAHP
Ray Patel is a leading voice for independent hospitality operators across the region. Based in Eagle Rock, Ray oversees the Welcome Inn through 1840 Eagle Rock, LLC, where he manages strategic planning, regulatory compliance, capital improvements, and day-to-day operations.
Peter Kwong - LAHP Board Member
Peter Kwong is a Los Angeles–area hospitality leader and hotel owner with more than 35 years of industry experience. He has been deeply engaged in regional civic and business organizations, holding leadership and advisory roles with the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau...
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Minakshi Dahya, PharmD - LAHP Board Member
Dr. Minakshi Dahya is an experienced hospitality and business leader with more than four decades of professional experience spanning healthcare, entrepreneurship, and industry governance. She is widely recognized for her operational leadership, board service, and long-standing involvement in hotel industry organizations.
