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December 23, 2024

Junk Fees: FTC finally adopts the Final Junk Fees Rule but with focus on Hotels, Short-Term Lodging & LIve Event Ticket Sales

Finally! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been critically looking at “junk fees” for a long time. Over several years, it proposed banning “Unfair or Deceptive Fees” across many industries. However, on December 17, 2024, the FTC surprised many when it published a significantly revised version as its final “Junk Fees Rule” (16 CFR Part 464). The Rule is scheduled to become effective 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register.

December 21, 2024

Travel Technology Association Responds to Removal of Hotel Fees Transparency Act from Congressional Spending Package

Laura Chadwick, President and CEO of the Travel Technology Association, released the following statement regarding the removal of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act (S.2498) along with other commerce-related bills from the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress late Friday night:

Travel Technology Association

December 19, 2024

AAHOA Welcomes FTC Ruling Requiring Transparency in Lodging Pricing

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the world's largest hotel owners association, applauds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for finalizing the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, also known as the "Junk Fees Rule," on Tuesday, December 17. This landmark rule requires upfront disclosure of total prices, including mandatory fees, to ensure transparency and fairness for consumers booking short-term lodging and live-ticket events.

December 18, 2024

Hotel Equities Chosen to Operate 29 Postcard Cabins Locations Nationwide

Hotel Equities (HE) is proud to announce its been selected to operate Postcard Cabins, a leader in the outdoor hospitality sector and a newly acquired brand under Marriott International. Hotel Equities will manage Postcard’s collection of cabins across the U.S., helping Marriott expand its footprint in the rapid growing outdoor hospitality market. This partnership allows Hotel Equities to leverage its expertise to support Marriott’s vision of offering guests immersive, nature-driven experiences, meeting the increasing demand for outdoor-focused accommodations.

December 18, 2024

Crescent Hotels & Resorts Announces Management of The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel

San Antonio’s iconic The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel has named Crescent Hotels & Resorts as the property’s new management company, ushering in the next chapter in the history of the storied downtown property while ensuring it remains one of the city’s premier destinations for meetings, special events and leisure travel. Sid Greehey, a majority investor in the historic property, has been named Managing General Partner of the hotel’s ownership group.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

December 18, 2024

AHLA applauds CR’s lodging fee-transparency provision; urges swift passage

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta issued the following statement today after federal lawmakers reached a deal to include in a year-end continuing resolution AHLA-backed legislation that would protect consumers from hidden lodging fees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also announced a long-awaited fee-disclosure rule today that applies to the lodging industry.

December 16, 2024

BTN Group And HospitalityLawyer.com® Announce 2025 Global Travel Risk Summit in Houston

The BTN Group and HospitalityLawyer.com® are excited to present the Global Travel Risk Summit for the second consecutive year at Transocean in Houston, Texas on May 7, 2025. This conference, originally founded in 2016, is an opportunity for education and collaboration focusing on meeting duty of care obligations and mitigating risk through contingency planning and ensuring the execution of safe and secure travel. The Global Travel Risk Summit is unique in that it departs from the traditional conference format by challenging participants to work in groups, preferably including cross-functional teams from individual organizations, to find solutions to real-world immersion scenarios that are then vetted by risk management experts.

The BTN Group, HospitalityLawyer.com and NORTHSTAR Travel Group

Houston, Texas, United States

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December 15, 2024

Travel Technology Association Announces Support for Sean Duffy as U.S. Secretary of Transportation

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and advocate for public policy that promotes transparency, competition, and innovation, wrote a letter of support for the nomination of former Congressman Sean Duffy as the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Today, the U.S. Commerce Committee held a nomination hearing where Congressman Duffy testified and answered questions from committee members.

Travel Technology Association

December 11, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Filing Deadlines on Hold Following Federal Injunction

As previously outlined in our November blog post, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was poised to impose significant federal reporting obligations on U.S. business entities starting January 1, 2025. However, a recent Federal District Court ruling has altered the compliance landscape dramatically.

December 10, 2024

A-1 Hospitality Group Announces Strategic Partnership With Delta Inn Hotel Group

A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington today announced a strategic partnership with Delta Inn Hotel Group, a family-owned portfolio of hotels led by CEO Scott Kim. This collaboration will bring Delta Inn’s leadership team and three Portland, Oregon airport hotels into A-1 Hospitality Group’s expanding portfolio.

A1 Hospitality Group

December 4, 2024

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Adds Eight Hotels to Portfolio in 2024, Poised for Continued Growth in 2025

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company added eight new hotels to its portfolio in 2024, bringing the total number of properties it holds to 51. The new additions include a mix of Marriott and Hilton branded hotels covering lifestyle, select-service, full-service and extended-stay categories. 2024 was a stellar year for HVMG, as the company continued to grow its portfolio-wide RevPAR Index for the fourth consecutive year and nine of the past ten years.

November 22, 2024

U.S. Travel Inducts William D. “Bill” Talbert, III, Christopher L. Thompson into Hall of Leaders

Travel industry leaders William D. “Bill” Talbert, III, former president and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Christopher L. Thompson, former president and CEO of Brand USA, were inducted into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders on Wednesday.

U.S. Travel Association

November 20, 2024

Travel Tech CEO Moderates Annual Soapbox Debate at Phocuswright about the Impact of the 2024 Election on the Industry

Today, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and advocate for public policy that promotes transparency, competition, and innovation, moderated the second annual Soapbox Industry Debate at the Phocuswright Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

Travel Technology Association

November 18, 2024

AHLA commends H-2B visa expansion, calls for needs-based visa system

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement today after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would make available another 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year 2025.

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November 15, 2024

PM Hotel Group Expands Washington, DC Area Portfolio With Management of Three Hotels

PM Hotel Group, an industry leader in hospitality management, has been selected to assume management of three properties in the greater Washington DC area, including, Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport, Hotel Arboretum, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/New York Avenue, further expanding its portfolio of 86 hotels in 22 states.

Washington, United States

November 15, 2024

New report finds NYC’s short-term rental law takes toll on outer boroughs

Before New York City’s stringent short-term rental law took effect, Airbnb listings made up less than 1 percent of the city’s total housing supply1. Nonetheless, Local Law 18 (LL18) was introduced with the promise of tackling the city’s housing crisis, a promise that data shows remains unfulfilled.

New York, New York, United States

November 13, 2024

Brick Hospitality Expands Footprint in Southern California with Hampton Inn San Marcos Management

Brick Hospitality, one of San Diego’s fastest-growing hotel management companies, adds another hotel to its portfolio with the Hampton Inn San Marcos. This latest addition marks a significant step in Brick Hospitality’s continued expansion within Southern California and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and strong returns for property owners.

Brick Hospitality

San Marcos, South Carolina, United States

November 12, 2024

JMBM’s Real Estate Practice Receives National Tier 1 Ranking in 2025 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce that its Real Estate (including its Hospitality Transactions) practice has received the highest possible designation of National Tier 1 in the 2025 edition of U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

November 11, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act: Upcoming January 1, 2025 Filing Deadline

As the January 1, 2025, filing deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) approaches, hotel owners, developers, and investors should be prepared to meet the new federal requirements for business transparency. Effective January 1, 2024, the CTA requires most U.S. business entities to submit detailed ownership information to FinCEN or face penalties up to $10,000. The article below by JMBM’s Taxation, Trusts & Estates Department outlines key CTA requirements, filing deadlines, and essential steps for compliance.

November 8, 2024

U.S. Travel Congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump.

U.S. Travel Association