Topic - Association

Hotel Franchising

AAHOA: Decision in Choice Hotels Breach-of-Contract Case Further Highlights Need for Fair Franchising

An arbitrator ruled that Choice Hotels International Inc. is liable to a Franchisee hotel owner for three breach-of-contract claims by finding that Choice Hotels violated terms of its own franchise agreements, including promising volume discounts for products and services for the benefit of Franchisees that Choice Hotels never negotiated or delivered.

2023-08-17

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Federal Per Diem Rates

AHLA Statement on GSA FY2024 Per Diem Rates

The per diem guidelines announced today govern reimbursement for federal employees’ lodging and meals expenses for official government travel and include a $9 increase to the continental United States (CONUS) lodging rate as well as large increases in rates in many non-standard areas (NSAs).

2023-08-17

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Inflation

UK Inflation Falls, but Rates Hike Fear Remains

UKHospitality Responds to July U.K. Inflation Numbers

2023-08-16

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AHLA and HHA Unite to Help Hotel Employees and Guests Impacted by Hawai‘i Wildfires

The American Hotel & Lodging Association, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Hotel Alliance, is working with the State of Hawai‘i to support relief efforts in West Maui following devastating wildfires fueled by Hurricane Dora.

2023-08-10

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Survey - 6% of LA Residents Say City Should Not Prioritize Housing Homeless Individuals in Hotels

Despite concerns for worker safety, negative impact on tourism, Unite Here is fighting to house people experiencing homelessness next to paying guests

2023-08-08

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U.K. Economic Outlook

UKHospitality Responds to New UK Interest Rate Rise

'We would also urge flexibility on loan repayments, including extension to terms, options to move to interest-only payments or delay altogether, and flexible arrangements from HMRC for tax payments.'

2023-08-04

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Hotel Fees Transparency Act

AHLA Statement in Support of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act

'The Hotel Fees Transparency Act is an important bill that will create a single standard for mandatory fee display across the entire lodging ecosystem – from hotels to online travel agencies, metasearch sites, and short-term rental platforms'

2023-07-31

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HSMAI Washington DC Chapter

HSMAI Washington DC Chapter Announces State of the Industry Program

The program is designed to help area hospitality sales, marketing and revenue-management professionals prepare their plans and budgets for 2024. Moderator will be Jennifer Hill, Kalibri Labs vice president of commercial strategy.

2023-07-31

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HIRE Act

AHLA Statement in Support of the HIRE Act

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers spoke out yesterday in support of the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas).

2023-07-28

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AAHOA Emphasizes Importance of Hotel Industry in Comments for National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), offered input about how transportation infrastructure can create a solid foundation for promoting and sustaining long-distance travel and tourism, in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Request for Comment on the National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan (NTTISP).

2023-07-24

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