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Articles tagged “ahla”

Coronavirus

U.S. Hospitality Jobs Rose Sharply in June But Hotels Still Operating With Half the Staff

A strong jobs report is a good sign for the U.S. economy but may hinder hotel organizations in their push for further government stimulus.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

U.S. Hospitality Jobs Rose Sharply in June But Hotels Still Operating With Half the Staff

Coronavirus

Travel Sector Remains Thorn in a Falling U.S. Unemployment Rate Defying Expectations

The travel industry shouldn't sing yet — the hospitality and leisure unemployment rate fell three points in May, but the sector is still in a decimated place from where it was a year ago.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Sector Remains Thorn in a Falling U.S. Unemployment Rate Defying Expectations

Coronavirus

Hotel Industry Turns to 9/11 Legal Framework to Navigate Pandemic Insurance

Legislators may have a pandemic business interruption insurance solution — but it almost certainly won't help hoteliers currently struggling due to coronavirus-related drops in travel.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotel Industry Turns to 9/11 Legal Framework to Navigate Pandemic Insurance

Coronavirus

Hyatt Plans to Lay Off 1,300 Employees Amid Ongoing Coronavirus Downturn

Hyatt's latest move to cut staffing around the world reflects the hotel industry settling into an uncertain operational future with low occupancy.

Rama Venkat, Reuters | 4 years ago

Hyatt Plans to Lay Off 1,300 Employees Amid Ongoing Coronavirus Downturn

Coronavirus

Can Hotels Make a Comeback If Required to Be Less Congested?

Hotel owners and operators need to focus on building traveler trust to get to the other side of an industry recovery, no matter the associated costs.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Can Hotels Make a Comeback If Required to Be Less Congested?

Coronavirus

U.S. Relief Package Needs to Do More to Address Small Business Costs: Travel Industry Groups

If Congress doesn't address small business debt service obligations, employees run the risk of losing jobs and the company behind them.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

U.S. Relief Package Needs to Do More to Address Small Business Costs: Travel Industry Groups

Coronavirus

Hotels Offer Discounted Gift Card Deals to Raise Cash – Will It Work?

"Buy now, pay later" programs can deliver quick capital to struggling hoteliers, but operators need to remember the discounts will inevitably impact balance sheets.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels Offer Discounted Gift Card Deals to Raise Cash – Will It Work?

Coronavirus

Sanitizer Over Room Service: Luxury Hotels Pivot to Healthcare During Coronavirus

Empty hotels are getting put to use for medical staff during the coronavirus pandemic, but it will be just as tough restoring these properties as it was to prepare them for emergency service providers.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Sanitizer Over Room Service: Luxury Hotels Pivot to Healthcare During Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Travel Groups Want More From Washington But Are They Asking Too Much?

Hotel groups continue to have a receptive audience in Washington regarding relief funds, but they will need to be careful not to overstep in asking for stimulus further down the recovery path.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Groups Want More From Washington But Are They Asking Too Much?

Coronavirus

15,000 U.S. Hotels Offer Rooms for Coronavirus Emergency Services

Thousands of hoteliers have jumped at the opportunity to offer underutilized properties to the government, but the measure is almost certainly not enough to offset coronavirus business losses.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

15,000 U.S. Hotels Offer Rooms for Coronavirus Emergency Services