By taking the Dignity of Work Pledge, hospitality companies commit to increasing the percentage of their purchases made with vendors on Procure Impact's platform and to regularly report their progress, which will be shared on AHLA's Responsible Stay website.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today after the New Jersey Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance approved legislation that would destroy the hotel industry’s franchise model. The bill (A3495) is now awaiting further Assembly action, and companion legislation (S2336) has been introduced in the Senate.
Energized by recent awards for its educational and partnership programs, the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has rolled out a full-year schedule of events for 2024.
It comes after GDP shrank in both Q3 and Q4, by 0.1% and 0.3% respectively. Despite those two quarters, GDP across the entirety of 2023 grew marginally by 0.1%.
The Call to Action from the global tourism body highlights three key areas of focus to modernise and enhance the sector which would see it reach its potential of a €1.9TN contribution to the European Union’s economy by 2033.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announced the members of its 2024 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee, led by new chair, Andrew Rubinacci, who begins a two-year term.
The bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) includes several provisions that will benefit hoteliers and hotel employees.
Authored by Dr. Emily Ma, Professor of Hospitality at the University of Surrey, and Dr. Laurie Wu, Associate Professor at Temple University, this paper is a cornerstone in HSMAI's ongoing efforts to address the gender imbalance in leadership roles within the hospitality industry.
American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers issued the following statement today after the Department of Labor released a new regulation that radically changes the way workers are classified as independent contractors or employees.
'Consistent reductions in the overall rate of inflation is good news for the economy but it will feel far from reality for hospitality businesses.'
The ballot measure was proposed by Unite Here Local 11, a union representing Los Angeles hospitality workers. Unite Here agreed to remove the ballot measure under pressure from hoteliers and the LA City Council.
Grateful for City Council's common-sense compromise ordinance
Changes to the UK immigration system announced today will 'further shrink' the talent pool hospitality businesses are recruiting from and contribute to greater shortages.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out in support of the No Hidden FEES Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Kathy Castor, D-Fla.
Dhruv Patel (President and COO of Ridgemont Hospitality) is stepping in as the 2024 CHLA Board Chair, with Hee-Won Lim (Vice President and General Manager of Pacific Palms Resort) becoming the immediate Past Chair. Patel will be supported by Vice Chair Cormac O'Modhrain (Group Vice President Asset Management, Sunstone Hotel Investors) and Secretary/Treasurer, Daniel Kuperschmid (Area Vice President and General Manager, Manchester Grand Hyatt).
DOL in August proposed raising the threshold from $35,568 to an estimated $60,209 in 2024 according to the department's own projections, a nearly 70% increase, meaning that all employees making under that amount must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in one week.
On the occasion of European Hospitality Day, HOTREC presents its Manifesto for the future of European Hospitality ? a strategic roadmap that outlines top priorities for the sector to be addressed during the upcoming 2024-2029 Legislative Term.
Against the backdrop of the European Year of Skills, and hosted an event at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels centred around the theme, Education and Training: the driving force of skilled hospitality workers in Europe.
The Government has announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £11.44 in April next year, rising from its current level of £10.42.
New strikes announced by Aslef will hit hospitality during the critical festive period and disrupt its busiest trading month.
As the Office for National Statistics confirm the rate of inflation has fallen again to 4.6%, UKHospitality is urging the Chancellor to take action on business rates in the Autumn Statement to avoid an inflationary spike early next year.
The suit contends the NLRB has violated the National Labor Relations Act and is acting arbitrarily and capriciously in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
The new figures demonstrate the importance of the Chancellor extending the hospitality sector relief and freezing the multiplier at the Autumn Statement, with 38% of hospitality venues failing to make a profit.
The goal of this publication is to help women in hospitality finance gain valuable new insights to help them optimize their own career trajectories by learning from the industry's top female executives. Where should they start? What positions can they aspire to?
Incoming members and returning officers play a pivotal role in diversifying the association’s collaborative efforts