Articles tagged “ahla”

Hotels

Chip Rogers Resigns as CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association

The sudden departure was a surprise. But Rogers has reason to be proud for how many initiatives the AH&LA effectively pursued under his watch.

Chip Rogers Resigns as CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association

Tourism

Robotics vs. Demographics: The Big Battle to Come in Travel

As the world ages more, the travel industry will be forced to adopt AI tech in their operations.

Robotics vs. Demographics: The Big Battle to Come in Travel

Hotels

U.S. Hotels Ended 2023 With Increased Job Growth

Although there's seemingly no end in sight in their quest to hit pre-Coivd employment levels, U.S. hotels can take solace in that they ended 2023 with an increase in hiring.

U.S. Hotels Ended 2023 With Increased Job Growth

Hotels

U.S. Hotel Hiring Slowed Again in November

U.S. hotels' disappointing job growth for November is just the latest sign the sector is struggling to attract the workers needed for a full recovery.

U.S. Hotel Hiring Slowed Again in November

Hotels

‘No Hidden Fees’ Is Latest Bill in U.S. Congress to Target Hotel Junk Fees

When a hotel rate appears in Google Search or on an online platform will it include the junk fee that makes it more expensive than a rival? That's what's a stake in these bills for the travel industry.

‘No Hidden Fees’ Is Latest Bill in U.S. Congress to Target Hotel Junk Fees

News Blog

Los Angeles to Drop Ballot Measure That Would Require Hotels to House Homeless

Los Angeles' city council appeared this week to have reached a political compromise with the local hotel workers's union about a controversial plan to mandate that hotels temporarily house the homeless. At issue is a long-running dispute. Earlier this year, LA's powerful hotel union, Unite Here Local 11, successfully pushed the city's council to put…

Short-Term Rentals

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

The VRMA is known for its conferences and networking. Kimberly Miles is trying to broaden its partnerships and make it more relevant.

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

News Blog

U.S. Hotels Haven’t Yet Recovered 2019 Occupancy, Staffing, or Real Revenue

The U.S. hotel sector will this year finally surpass 2019 levels on a few performance metrics, according to research commissioned by the country's largest hotel lobby. U.S. hotels will see gains in occupancy, inflation-adjusted revenue figures, and staffing levels in 2023, according to a report published on Monday by the American Hotel & Lodging Association…

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Hotel Tech Trade Show HITEC Faces Competition From New Event

A major hotel technology trade show in North America appeared to get sudden competition on Thursday thanks to a new conference backed by a major U.S. hotel lobby. For five decades, hotel tech professionals have run HITEC, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference. But on Thursday, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex,…

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Regulatory Fixer to Depart, Leaving Controversial Legacy

Under Chris Lehane, Airbnb has often irritated and outraged local government leaders and short-term rental peers. But as we know about negative campaigns and hardball tactics, they often get results.