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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 -
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Deep DiveIt’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 -
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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 Walters • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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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 Walters • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 Walters • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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‘Victory’ or ‘disappointment’? Hospitality industry reacts to Safe Hotels Act passage
Some hospitality professionals believe the NYC licensing bill will benefit the city’s hotels, while others say it will cause “irreparable harm” to workers’ livelihoods and the local economy.
By Jenna Walters • Updated Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Safe Hotels Act passed by New York City Council
The controversial legislation — condemned by national hotel owners associations, but applauded by local unions — requires hotels to have a license to operate in NYC.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Top hospitality trends from 2024’s Lodging Conference
Hotel investment is on the rise, guests are craving experiential stays more than ever and extended stay is still top of mind, but labor and tech challenges linger.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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‘They work us like machines’: Debate over NYC’s Safe Hotels Act continues
At a city council hearing, hotel industry advocates voiced opposition to the act’s limits on subcontracted labor, while hotel employees said it could improve difficult working conditions.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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FTC settles yearslong investigation into Marriott’s ‘security failures’
The settlement caps a pattern of major data breaches at Marriott and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide over the last decade.
By Matt Kapko • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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View from the top: Hospitality CEOs give their industry outlooks
Hospitality industry leaders from AAHOA, Extended Stay America, Peachtree Group and JLL are optimistic, despite possible regulatory hurdles.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Hotel Association of NYC drops opposition to revised Safe Hotels Act
The association claims the updated proposed licensing bill addresses its "most serious concerns," while other hospitality organizations remain against it.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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1,500 hospitality industry professionals rally against NYC licensing bill
Hotel professionals and leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday morning to urge the City Council to kill legislation they claim would stifle jobs and economic development.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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RealPage lawsuit opens a new antitrust front for pricing algorithms
The rise of Big Data across the economy raises antitrust concerns, especially where companies are sharing sensitive proprietary data, legal experts say.
By Justin Bachman • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Manhattan lodging market sees Q2 RevPAR growth, but challenges loom
Despite recent “robust” performance growth in the city, a proposed licensing bill could threaten hotel operations, industry associations argue.
By Jenna Walters • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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US Senate committee approves bill targeting hotel ‘junk fees’
Hospitality associations applauded the approval of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023, with AHLA calling it a “step toward a more transparent booking process.”
By Jenna Walters • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Hotel industry reacts to NLRB joint-employer rule appeal withdrawal
AHLA, which has been fighting the rule for months, called the NLRB’s latest move a “win” for hoteliers.
By Noelle Mateer • July 23, 2024 -
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FTC takes aim at undisclosed franchising fees
The agency also said policies that keep franchisees from reporting potentially illegal business practices to regulators are against the law.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 15, 2024 -
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How the Chevron doctrine’s reversal could impact the hotel industry
The ruling stands to affect interpretations of hotly debated statutes, including joint employer and independent contractor rules.
By Noelle Mateer • July 8, 2024 -
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How California’s ‘junk fee’ laws could impact legislation nationwide
The state is now a testing ground for rules affecting how hotels and other accommodations display mandatory fees.
By Noelle Mateer • July 1, 2024 -
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How a TikTok ban could impact hotel marketing efforts
Hospitality industry pros share what hotels stand to lose from a potential ban as well as alternative hotel marketing strategies to consider.
By Jenna Walters • June 18, 2024
