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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

House of Representatives passes law to regulate hidden hotel fees

Hospitality organizations including AHLA and AAHOA support the anti-“junk fee” legislation, which would create a unified standard for displaying mandatory fees across the lodging sector.

By Noelle Mateer • June 13, 2024

DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ AHLA argues

The hospitality association, along with other business groups, filed a lawsuit claiming the rule expansion violates the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Caroline Colvin • May 29, 2024

What hotel owners need to know about California’s workplace investigations law

Senate Bill 553, aimed at preventing and addressing workplace violence, is applicable to all California employers — including hotel business owners.

By Rachel Reddick • May 17, 2024

How Hawaii’s short-term rental laws could impact hotels

New legislation paves the way for Hawaii to regulate, and potentially ban, short-term rentals — affecting the state’s hotels and the people who work in them.

By Noelle Mateer • May 7, 2024

Hotel industry orgs slam new DOL overtime eligibility threshold

The rule gives some hotel workers access to higher pay, but hospitality industry organizations say the added cost could lead hotels to cut jobs.

By Jenna Walters • April 25, 2024

AHLA applauds Senate vote to overturn joint-employer rule

The hotel association — alongside other professional organizations in franchise industries — has consistently railed against the rule, which will now go to Biden’s desk.

By Noelle Mateer • April 12, 2024

FTC, DOJ consider hotel price-fixing case

The agencies filed a statement of interest in a case concerning casino hotels’ use of a pricing algorithm, a practice coming under increasing scrutiny.

By Noelle Mateer • April 3, 2024

AHLA praises blocking of NLRB joint employer rule

The rule, which was set to go into effect on Monday, would have made hotel companies and their franchisees jointly responsible for employees.

By Noelle Mateer • March 12, 2024

Biden doubles down on ‘junk fee’ fight in State of the Union speech

The president reiterated his administration’s distaste for hidden fees on hotel bookings in his annual address.

By Noelle Mateer • March 11, 2024

Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls on FTC to ‘closely scrutinize’ Choice-Wyndham merger

In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senator raised concerns about Choice’s “hostile takeover,” asking the agency to block the deal if it violates antitrust law.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 28, 2024

After historic highs in 2023, NYC RevPAR will continue to grow: JLL

The city’s hotels could gain up to $380 million in revenue this year following Local Law 18’s crackdown on short-term rentals.

By Michele Laufik • Feb. 22, 2024

Marriott settles with Colorado attorney general over price transparency

The settlement — the latest in a national war on “junk fees” — will make pricing more transparent on Marriott’s portals.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 9, 2024

Hotel industry forecast 2024: development, F&B, technology and more

Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will drive progress at hotels this year, impacting everything from on-site amenities to hotel workforce management.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 30, 2024

Manhattan hotel fined $42K for ADA violation

The fee will settle claims that the hotel refused to allow a front-desk clerk to sit down.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 29, 2024

New Jersey hotel franchising bill stalled

The bill, which garnered mixed reactions from the hotel industry, would have limited franchisors’ control over certain franchisee choices.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 11, 2024