Government Affairs

More than ever before, navigating the volatile nature of the political landscape necessitates your having a trusted partner to safeguard your business’ interests and assets. HDS consultants continually analyze potential legislation and regulations that could impact the industry, such as tax policies, workforce regulations, or zoning laws. We provide regular alerts for all our clients, customized to those facets of the government that most affect them individually – assisting you in identifying and mitigating any potential risks associated with government policies and regulations. We help our clients form a deep understanding of current trends and government’s impact on your business. Our strategic specialists provide advice on how best to engage with the government and regulatory bodies, and help those clients understand policy changes, manage compliance, and make shrewd, sound decisions.

We engage with policymakers, legislators, and regulatory agencies to advocate for the industry's overall interests and cultivate relationships with government officials to ensure that the industry's concerns are heard and considered. We influence policy debates and do whatever is necessary to shape public opinion. We can assist you in developing cogent policy papers and hone data-driven arguments supported by our research and analytics. Whether you need to secure funding, address regulatory challenges, or navigate a crisis situation, we have a ready response team standing by to step up for you. 

While advancing their short- and long-term agendas, HDS clients occasionally need help directly influencing policy, legislations, and regulation at local, state, and federal levels.  To that end, our Capitol Hill office maintains close relationships with numerous registered and licensed lobbyists and government affairs executives. These professionals possess a keen ability to influence the regulatory and legislative process and have deep seated correlations with key stakeholders throughout the industry and government. They possess deep knowledge of the challenges and opportunities present within the hospitality industry, and their advocacy on your behalf can construct an alignment between your interests and the government’s priorities and policies. They can be the key to your enterprise effectively communicating your concerns and priorities not only to policymakers but to the public at large and on your behalf, they may draft, support, or oppose legislation to align favorably with your enterprise needs and interests.