U.K. Economic Outlook
UKHospitality Says Spring Budget Contains Very Little for Hospitality Businesses
UKHospitality responds to the Budget
Advertisement
Hotel Association News Page 2
AHLA Executive Appointment
Hospitality Skills Passport Can 'Revolutionise' U.K. Recruitment
At its Workforce and Skills event today, UKHospitality has unveiled further detail of the passport, which will enable new employees to demonstrate completion of the universal entry standard to give employers confidence that new starters are competent across a wide variety of necessary skills.
AHLA and Procure Impact Launch Dignity of Work Pledge to Create 100,000 Hours of Work for Overlooked Populations
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.
Legislation
AHLA Says New Jersey Bill Would Destroy Hotel Franchising, Drive Hotels from Garden State
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.
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter
HSMAI DC Accelerates Into 2024, Energized by Recent Awards
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.
U.K. Economic Outlook
U.K. Enters Technical Recession, New GDP Figures Show
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%.
European Travel Trends
WTTC Calls on EU to Unlock Full Potential of Travel & Tourism As It Exceeds Employment Records
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.
HSMAI Americas Board Appointments
HSMAI Americas Announces 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Led by Chair Andrew Rubinacci
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.
Tax Relief
AHLA Applauds House Passage of Important Tax Relief for Hotels
The bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024) includes several provisions that will benefit hoteliers and hotel employees.
Women In Travel THRIVE
HSMAI Foundation and Women in Travel THRIVE Release Research on the Power of Mentorship
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.
Department Of Labor
AHLA - New U.S. Labor Department Regulation Will Harm Hotels and Independent Contractors
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.
Inflation
U.K. Inflation Falls to 3.9%
'Consistent reductions in the overall rate of inflation is good news for the economy but it will feel far from reality for hospitality businesses.'
Homeless Policy
AHLA Issues Statement on Defeat of LA Homeless-in-hotels Ballot Initiative
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.
Homeless Policy
Hotel Industry Applauds Removal of LA Homeless-In-Hotels Ballot Measure
Grateful for City Council's common-sense compromise ordinance
U.K. Employment Trends
U.K. Labour Shortages to Worsen Under New Immigration Plans
Changes to the UK immigration system announced today will 'further shrink' the talent pool hospitality businesses are recruiting from and contribute to greater shortages.
Hidden Fees
AHLA Issues Statement in Support of the No Hidden FEES Act
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.
California Hotel & Lodging Association Board
California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces 2024 Board of Directors
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).
Department Of Labor
AHLA Member to Congress: DOL Rule Will Hurt Hotel Employees, Small Business Owners
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.
HOTREC Manifesto Unveils Key Priorities for European Hospitality Ahead of 2024 EU Elections
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.
Social Partners United: Education and Training Are Key for Future-Ready Hospitality Jobs
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.
U.K. National Living Wage to Rise 10% in April
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.
Christmas U.K Rail Strikes to Cost Hospitality £800 Million
New strikes announced by Aslef will hit hospitality during the critical festive period and disrupt its busiest trading month.
Inflation
UK Inflation Falls to 4.6%
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.
Joint Employer Rule
AHLA Sues Biden Administration over Franchise-Model Destroying Rule
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.