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We applaud Gov. Bill Lee for signing the 'Protecting Tennessee Businesses and Workers Act' into law
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AAHOA Applauds Introduction of Save Local Business Act to Provide Clarity
The bill would provide a clear definition of joint employment under federal labor law by clarifying that two or more employers must have 'actual, direct and immediate' control over employees to be considered joint employers.
AHLA Partners
AHLA, HSMAI Americas Announce Partnership to Advance Hospitality Industry
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas today announced a new strategic partnership that will more closely align the two leading hospitality industry associations to benefit their respective members and advance the hospitality industry.
Hotel Employee Safety
Arizona Governor Puts Hotel Workers At Risk
American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed an important hotel employee safety bill - Arizona House Bill 2379
Fundraiser
Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Hosts Annual 'Red Carpet Hospitality Gala'
The event will feature a dazzling live performance by Adrianna Hicks, star of Broadway's SOME LIKE IT HOT.' The fundraiser will take place at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan. Proceeds support the HANYC Foundation's charitable goals.
Inflation
UK Hospitality Responds to Office for National Statistics U.K. Inflation Numbers
'It’s becoming increasingly concerning that we’re not seeing inflation decrease as quickly as many hoped, particularly when business costs are experiencing inflation far higher than the 10.1% released by the Office for National Statistics today'
AAHOA Board
Bharat Patel Named Chairman for AAHOA
Florida hotelier Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA, is the new Chairman of AAHOA's Board of Directors. Patel became chairman at the conclusion of the 2023 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in Los Angeles, CA
Inflation
UKHospitality Says No End in Sight - Businesses Unable to Cope With Sustained Inflation
New data today showing food service price inflation remains above 20%, coupled with rising energy costs and a lack of support, signals the need for urgent intervention to save hospitality businesses.
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Hotel Case
fter the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would hear the case of Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer, American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement.
Short-term Rentals
AAHOA Members Successfully Rally to Maintain Oversight of Arkansas Short-Term Rentals
Members of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) applauded a vote by the Arkansas House Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs not to advance legislation that would have weakened oversight of short-term rentals in the state.
Tourist Tax
UKHospitality Cymru Deeply Disappointed Welsh Tourist Tax Given Go-Ahead
UKHospitality Cymru is very disappointed to learn that Welsh Government will press on with plans to introduce legislation to enable a tourist tax despite the sector’s widespread rejection of the measures.
Sustainable Travel
Travel Industry Unites to Help Travelers Choose Sustainable Options
'Journey to Clean' highlights travel’s best practices, commitments
U.K. Economic Outlook
Bank of England's Suggestion Would Lead to Business Failure and Job Losses
Leading trade body UKHospitality has hit out at the suggestion from the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey that businesses should not raise prices above the rate of inflation, when businesses are facing energy, food and drink costs far above the current 10% inflation rate.
Hotel Franchising
AAHOA Members Testify in Support of New Jersey Bill Advancing Fair Franchising Principles
Members of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association testified in support of New Jersey Assembly Bill 1958, which advances several key components of AAHOA’s 12 Points of Fair Franchising to sustain a mutually beneficial relationship between Franchisors and Franchisees.
U.K. Economic Outlook
UK Hospitality Responds to U.K. Budget
The measures announced today are significant in incentivising people back into work and hopefully alleviating crippling labour shortages. The wider economic forecasts also give us encouragement that consumer confidence and spending are in for an upturn, albeit over time.
Strike Action
The Rail and Tube Strikes in the UK to Cost Hospitality Industry £600 Million
This week’s rail and tube strikes will heap further disruption on hospitality, particularly in central London, with the potential to cost the sector as much as £600 million in lost sales
Group Travel
ABTA, The School Travel Forum and UKinbound Welcome the Commitment to Make School and Youth Group Travel Between the UK and France Easier
The announcement follows ongoing work by the three associations to raise the challenges faced by school travel with Government, including a joint letter sent to the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on Monday 6 March.
Labor Regulations
AHLA Opposes the PRO Act
The PRO Act, reintroduced in Congress this week, would undermine workplace flexibility and upward mobility for workers and create extensive and costly regulatory burdens for small business owners.
Careers In Travel
'Travel is the Industry to Work In' Says New Careers Video from ABTA
The two-minute video is the latest phase of ABTA’s ‘#BePartofTravel campaign’, which aims to support members to attract and retain talent in the industry. It has been launched to coincide with National Careers Week which runs 6 – 11 March.
Uniform System Of Accounts For The Lodging Industry (USALI)
Completion Stage Underway for the 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
The revision to the lodging industry’s authoritative financial and operating reporting standards has been led by the Global Finance Committee, sponsored by HFTP and AHLA.
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter Announces New Board President
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today announced the appointment of Christopher Zindash, Amadeus Hospitality regional vice president, as chapter president.
Accessible Travel
Discussion Points at ABTA Accessible Travel and Tourism Seminar
Ross Calladine gave an example of a hotel in Southern England which had invested in accessible rooms which then delivered an extra £6,900 revenue per room per year compared to the hotel’s standard rooms, due to having a much higher average occupancy levels.
Travel Restrictions
WTTC Reacts to Statement from the Presidency of the EU Council on Easing Restrictions for Travellers from China to the EU
After a prolonged period of post-pandemic disruption, we welcome the latest statement from the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council, to facilitate easing restrictions for travellers from China, to the EU.
Inflation
UK Hospitality Responds to Latest U.K. Inflation Numbers
'The rate of inflation decreasing for three months in a row is promising but it remains the case that price rises continue to significantly hinder hospitality businesses'
State Of The Union Address
AHLA Message Following President Biden's State of the Union Address
Tonight, President Biden reassured the American people that the trajectory of the American economy is strong. The president outlined policy priorities he hopes will continue to build on the recovery of the past year. However, economic uncertainty is still a reality for the lodging industry.