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Hospitality workers’ hours rose in wake of LA wildfires: report
Leisure and hospitality workers in the region bucked the trend of lost hours as the industry played a key role in recovery efforts, according to ADP.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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US hotel profits grew in 2024, despite rising labor costs
Top U.S. markets saw increased gross operating profits per available room last year, though higher operating expenses limited growth, per CoStar.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 19, 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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How the NLRB’s uncertain future could impact hotels
Some of President Trump’s moves since taking office have been expected, and others haven’t. Experts spoke to Hotel Dive about how the changes could impact hospitality labor.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Hospitality workers at Virgin Las Vegas reach deal to end strike
The Culinary Union ratified a new five-year contract with the hotel, ending one of the longest strikes in the city’s recent history.
By Michele Laufik • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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Trump names heads of NLRB, EEOC
Marvin Kaplan was named chair of the NLRB, and Andrea Lucas was selected as acting chair of the EEOC.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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Will 2025 bring a ‘soft landing’ for the job market?
A strong jobs report in December could signal tailwinds — or a seasonal one-off.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Top advice for hospitality industry leaders in 2025
Execs across the hotel sector share tips on how to optimize loyalty, cater to changing traveler demand, attract and retain workers, and more.
By Jenna Walters • Jan. 9, 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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The top hospitality leadership appointments of Q4 2024
Rosen Hotels and AHLA appointed new CEOs, while MGM Resorts and BWH Hotels made leadership changes on the development and tech fronts.
By Jenna Walters • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Hospitality, leisure workers are post-pandemic ‘pay winners’: report
New-hire wages in the sector have jumped 38% since 2018, though pay is also up for people who have stayed in their roles, according to ADP Research.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Deep DiveToday’s hospitality union battle is over wages. The next one might be about tech.
Hotel managers say tech is streamlining operations amid a tight labor market. Hospitality unions, meanwhile, have expressed concerns — and are making them known in contract negotiations.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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San Francisco hotel labor disputes continue following more strike votes
Some 500 Marriott hotel workers voted to authorize further strikes in the California city, which already has 2,000 union workers off the job.
By Noelle Mateer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Marriott lays off workers amid larger organizational restructuring
Marriott cut 833 employees, which online forum users say “decimated” select departments, amid a companywide process to enhance efficiency.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Virgin Las Vegas workers strike ahead of Formula 1
Some 700 union employees walked off the job Friday after negotiations resulted in proposals that were “miles apart,” according to the Culinary Union.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Strike ends at Hawaii’s largest hotel
Nearly 2,000 union workers ratified a new contract with wage increases at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, following similar contract agreements in Massachusetts and California.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Hotel labor disputes resolve in Boston, San Jose
Union workers in the two cities reached agreements with hotel employers to raise wages, but striking workers in San Francisco were arrested at a protest.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 1, 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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Q&AWhat’s the future of extended stay? Choice Hotels leader weighs in
As Choice opens its 500th extended stay property, VP Matt McElhare shares what markets and segments are poised for future growth and how leveraging technology will set brands apart.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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4,400 Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott workers remain on strike as others win new contracts
Over the weekend, nearly 700 Omni hotel workers in Boston ended labor disputes with contracts that raised their wages, while hundreds of Marriott employees walked off the job in San Francisco.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Hotel workers in Seattle, Boston join nationwide strikes
Some 400 Hilton workers in Seattle will strike until Oct. 19, and approximately 700 employees of Omni Hotels & Resorts in Boston will strike until contract demands are met.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 14, 2024
