US to lose $12.5B in international visitor spend in 2025: WTTC

A lack of international traveler confidence, exacerbated by recent government actions, could result in a “staggering” loss of inbound travel, impacting hotels.

By Jenna Graber • May 16, 2025

How the FTC’s junk fees rule sets a standard for hotel pricing nationwide

The latest standard to encourage transparent pricing goes into effect today. It could set a baseline for more regulation to follow.

By Noelle Mateer • May 12, 2025

How LA hoteliers can prepare for the global stage amid a complex operating environment

Hotel employers, labor unions, city officials and industry associations will need to work together to ensure Los Angeles offers a world-class experience to visitors, writes attorney Lara Shortz.

By Lara Shortz • May 8, 2025

Visa sees economic uncertainty starting to curb travel spending

As consumers brace for the potential impacts of Trump’s tariffs, they’re cutting back on hotel stays and airline travel, Visa executives said.

By Justin Bachman • May 2, 2025

What hoteliers should know as NYC’s Safe Hotels Act takes effect

Though the law implements May 3, questions still linger — “the exact situation that we did not want to have happen,” AHLA’s VP of government shares.

By Jenna Graber • May 2, 2025

Hotel RevPAR strong in Q1 despite economic fears: CBRE

RevPAR grew 2.2% year on year in the first quarter, though hotel CEOs are bracing for potential headwinds.

By Noelle Mateer • May 2, 2025

Trump’s tariffs pose threat to US economy — including hotel industry

The president’s trade policy, per Deloitte, is slated to increase inflation and curb consumer purchasing power. This could have wider implications for hotels.

By Jenna Graber • April 17, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs may impact hotels

It’s too soon to know how greatly economic uncertainty will impact RevPAR, but experts worry about dampened tourism and decreased pricing power.

By Noelle Mateer • April 9, 2025

How to prepare for an ICE raid at your hotel

Hotel owners and managers should know their rights, obligations and best practices as immigration enforcement ramps up across the U.S., per Mandelbaum Barrett PC attorneys. 

By Damian Conforti, Brent Pohlman and Frank Custode • April 7, 2025

US hotel RevPAR to grow 2% in 2025: CBRE

Urban locations are projected to see the strongest growth this year, assuming no disruptive public policy changes.

By Noelle Mateer • April 1, 2025

Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions

The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Updated May 8, 2025

Following wildfires, LA hotels grapple with ‘significant financial burdens’

Local hotel owners are up against several challenges — including the rising costs of labor and insurance — in the wake of the January disaster.

By Jenna Graber • March 26, 2025

6 Trump presidency actions that could impact hotels

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has made moves that could have long-term implications for hotel labor, construction and demand.

By Jenna Graber • March 24, 2025

California suspends short-term lodging limits in wake of LA wildfires

Gov. Gavin Newsom extended the suspension of regulations that classify hotel guests as tenants after 30 days as hotels continue housing evacuees.

By Noelle Mateer • March 11, 2025

How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?

Most are in a holding pattern, a Littler survey showed — but certain initiatives may be on the chopping block.

By Kathryn Moody • March 5, 2025

AHLA CEO shares regulatory concerns with House committee

Rosanna Maietta testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, expressing the burden of inflation and overregulation on hotels.

By Jenna Graber • Feb. 28, 2025

Reintroduced bill targeting hotel ‘junk fees’ passes Senate committee

Hospitality industry organizations support the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, which they say would help consumers make more informed booking decisions.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 11, 2025

It’s not just workplace raids. Mishandled electronic I-9s could be a costly immigration threat for employers under Trump.

A group of legal experts is sounding the alarm that noncompliant electronic Form I-9 vendors could put unsuspecting employers at risk.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2025

Hotel industry forecast 2025: development, labor, F&B and more

Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will impact hotels this year, discussing changes in everything from the regulatory environment to traveler preferences.

By Noelle Mateer , Jenna Graber • Jan. 31, 2025

CoStar, TE maintain 2025 US hotel growth projections — but note Trump risks

Current economic conditions are favorable for travel activity, but the new Trump administration could present challenges.

By Jenna Graber • Jan. 31, 2025

AHLA names hospitality leaders to executive committee, board of directors

Vision Hospitality Group founder and CEO Mitch Patel will lead the board of directors as chair, succeeding Hilton CFO Kevin Jacobs.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 22, 2025

Hyatt to pay $2.25M to settle ‘Housekeepers’ Bill of Rights’ lawsuit

The suit, filed by workers at Hyatt Regency Long Beach, was the first of its kind under one of several city-level regulations intended to improve working conditions for hotel housekeepers.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 9, 2025

FTC cracks down on hotel junk fees

The bipartisan Junk Fees Rule takes aim at “bait-and-switch pricing” for lodging, as well as live-ticket events.

By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 17, 2024

How hotels can prepare for security incidents

Following last week’s shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Hilton, experts reflect on hotels’ role as a backdrop for criminal activity — and how hoteliers can prepare for unlikely scenarios.

By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 9, 2024

Top hospitality industry takeaways from 2024’s Lodging Conference

At the annual event in Phoenix, hotel industry leaders shared the opportunities and challenges facing the sector and forecasted what will drive hospitality growth in 2025.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2024