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August 20, 2020

MGM Resorts Named To The Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, Recognized For Creating Inclusive Workspaces

The Diversity Best Practices (DBP) Inclusion Index, names MGM Resorts International as one of 98 organizations to earn a score of at least 60 percent and a place on the index. This recognition highlights MGM Resorts' work and leading practices in the following major areas such as recruitment, retention and advancement of talent, corporate culture, workforce demographics and transparency.

MGM Resorts International

August 13, 2020

Estate Of Kirk Kerkorian Donates Additional $2 Million To The MGM Resorts Foundation For MGM Employee Emergency Grant Fund

MGM Resorts International Founder, Kirk Kerkorian's estate announced a donation of an additional $2 million to The MGM Resorts Foundation to support MGM employees impacted economically by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

MGM Resorts International

August 12, 2020

Study: 40% of Excess Unemployment Is in Leisure & Hospitality Sector

Faced with a fresh round of bleak employment data, the American travel industry is renewing its pleas for leaders in Washington to return to the negotiating table and finalize another coronavirus-related relief package—without which the prospects for an overall U.S. economic recovery look increasingly grim.

U.S. Travel Association

July 30, 2020

STEP Act Would Provide Needed Relief for Travel Employers

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on introduction of the Sustaining Tourism Enterprises During the COVID-19 Pandemic (STEP) Act (S. 4299):

U.S. Travel Association

Opinion Article

July 30, 2020

AHLA’s National Day of Action—Save Hotel Jobs – Wednesday July 29, 2020

It comes as no surprise that the hotel industry is hurting. The drop in travel and occupancy was quickly reflected in the supplier community, group and event locations, technology companies and the wide array of companies that service the hotels that welcome the world's travelers. We need your help!

By Danny Hudson, Global Strategy, Data & Technology Leader, AH&LA

July 30, 2020

Survey: Only 37 Percent Of Hotels Have Brought Back At Least Half Of Their Employees

As Congress debates a new round of COVID-19 recovery legislation, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the hotel industry and its employees. Results show nearly nine in ten hotels have been forced to lay off or furlough employees due to COVID-19 and the resulting drop in travel. Four months into the crisis, only 37 percent of survey respondents report that they have been able to bring back at least half their full-time employees.

July 29, 2020

HANYC Foundation Announces Minority Leadership in Hospitality Scholarship

HANYC Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hotel Association of New York City, has announced a new scholarship dedicated to the advancement of minorities into leadership roles in the hospitality industry.

Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC)

New York, New York, United States

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July 6, 2020

The Coming Apocalypse for U.S. Airline Labor

Throughput at U.S. airport checkpoints, TSA figures show, is rising fast from its April lows. Twice last week, volumes topped 600,000, compared with fewer than 90,000 in mid-April. It's still a small fraction of what a typical June looks like, but people are indeed traveling more as summer begins. Green shoots, perhaps.

June 29, 2020

The Castell Project, Inc. Releases “Black Representation in Hospitality Industry Leadership 2020” Report

Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today released the "Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership 2020" report. The statistical document reflects the industry prior to the ongoing pandemic. Castell Project plans to release an updated report in January to show the impact on Black representation as the industry rehires.

Castell Project, Inc.

May 30, 2020

MDC’s Acclaimed Hospitality Institute to Provide COVID-19 Re-Opening Training to Area Hotels

Miami Dade College's (MDC) Hospitality Institute will provide online COVID-19 re-opening training to employees at hundreds of hotels in both the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, as part of the county's ongoing initiative, The New Normal: A Guide for Residents and Commercial Establishments, issued by Miami-Dade County Mayor and MDC alumnus Carlos Gimenez to safely re-open businesses. The program prepares a "lead trainer" who then provides ongoing training to other employees.

Miami Dade Community College

Miami, Florida, United States

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May 25, 2020

Travel-Related Unemployment Passes 50 Percent

Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, more than half of the 15.8 million travel-related jobs in the U.S. have disappeared, according to a new report from the U.S. Travel Association.

travelpulse.com

May 14, 2020

AHLA Statement On Heroes Act

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today expressed support for a number of elements contained in the HEROES ACT (HR 6800) that would improve upon the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to aid small business hotel operators and save millions of jobs.

April 14, 2020

Next Round of Coronavirus Relief: What the Travel Industry Needs

All but shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. travel industry submitted a fresh list of urgent policy requests to Congress to protect the 15.8 million Americans whose livelihoods depend on travel.

U.S. Travel Association

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April 3, 2020

SAS Airline Employees Train To Assist In Overwhelmed Nursing Homes, Hospitals Amid Coronavirus

Filip Palmgren had wanted to work on planes since he was a child. Now, after just two years as a flight attendant, the 21-year old has lost his job because of the coronavirus crisis and will be soon heading to work in a hospital instead to help save patients.

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April 2, 2020

Hotel Industry Foundation Announces Free Training, Education Courses for Hotel Employees

In an effort to support the 8 million hotel industry employees affected by this unprecedented public health crisis, the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation), the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced free resources to help industry employees continue their education during this difficult time.

March 31, 2020

President and Acting CEO Bill Hornbuckle In A Video Message to MGM Colleagues

MGM Resorts International President and Acting CEO Bill Hornbuckle addressed employees on the state of the Company today in a video message.

MGM Resorts International

Opinion Article

March 30, 2020

COVID-19 Hotel Resource Guide

Given the uncertain times that we are in, we at Kabani Hotel Group have compiled a guide for hoteliers, to cope with the current state of the hospitality market.

By Ahmed Kabani, Vice President Investments - Senior Director, Marcus & Millichap

March 26, 2020

U.S. Travel Reacts to Coronavirus Relief Package

The U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow on Wednesday offered praise for the coronavirus relief package known as the CARES Act, which includes significant priorities championed by the travel industry.

U.S. Travel Association

March 21, 2020

COVID 19 HR Resources assembled by members of the Cornell Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations (CIHLER).

The following resources have been collaboratively assembled in conjunction with the members of the Cornell Center for Innovative Hospitality Labor and Employment Relations (CIHLER).

March 21, 2020

McKibbon Hospitality Establishes Associate Assistance Fund

In the 94 years that McKibbon Hospitality has been in business, we have never endured more challenging times. COVID-19's impact on our business, our industry, our communities and the entire world, have been rapid and nothing short of devastating. For that reason, we've been forced to make extremely difficult decisions, including completely suspending operations at several hotels and laying off the majority of our highly valued associates.