How Hospitality Employers Can Avoid Wage and Hour Mistakes
Even when employers are acting with the best of intentions, they can make mistakes that could get them in trouble with wage and hour laws.
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American Hotels Support Nearly One in 25 U.S. Jobs
American hotels support 8.3 million American jobs, which is equivalent to nearly one in 25 U.S. jobs, according to an economic analysis released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Oxford Economics.
Women Growing Among Hospitality Leadership
Representation of women within hospitality leadership continues to increase, with women gaining some ground at the CEO and president levels, according to a new report commissioned by the AHLA Foundation and conducted by Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management.
AHLA Announces New Hires, Names Fonda Federal Affairs Director
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced two new staff additions who will further expand the organization’s government affairs and advocacy capabilities.
LA $25 Wage Proposal Puts Politics Over Policy, Say CHLA, AAHOA, HALA
The $25 an hour minimum wage proposed today by Los Angeles City Council Member Curren Price is a short-sighted, industry-specific mandate for political gain, that ignores accepted living wage policies and far less pay for teachers and city workers.
Slowing Travel Job Growth Signals Concern for Peak Summer Season
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics March Employment report, which saw the overall economy add 236,000 jobs in March (the lowest monthly gain since December 2020), while the leisure and hospitality sector added 72,000 jobs—well under the average monthly gain of 95,000 over the prior six months:
Red Roof® Rebrands its Women Initiative and Launches SHE to Support, Help and Elevate Women
Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has evolved its Forum on Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs into a 360-degree program, SHE, to continue to support, help and elevate women. The annual SHE Leads Forum, taking place September 28-29 in Dallas, TX, will be a kickoff for a continuous infusion of inspiration for women primarily in hospitality, that facilitates sharing professional experiences and provides collaborative learning opportunities to foster change in industry.
Hilton Earns #2 Spot on Best Companies to Work For List in the US
As the travel industry continues its incredible post-pandemic growth, Hilton has once again been recognized for its remarkable workplace culture. Great Place to Work (GPTW) and Fortune named Hilton #2 on the 2023 Best Companies to Work For list in the U.S. As in previous years, Hilton is the highest-ranked hospitality company to appear on the list.
Hyatt Celebrates a Decade on Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" List
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For,” an annual list of U.S. companies with outstanding workplace cultures according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. Hyatt has earned a spot on this list every year for the past decade.
Graduate Hotels Commits To Educating Aspiring Hospitality Professionals In Expanded Partnership With The Lebron James Family Foundation
Graduate Hotels and Saira Hospitality announce Training Camp at House Three Thirty in partnership with The LeBron James Family Foundation. Embodying Graduate Hotels’ mantra, “We Are All Students,” and Saira Hospitality’s focus on creating popup and permanent hospitality schools around the world, Training Camp by Graduate Hotels & Saira Hospitality equips local community members in Akron with the skills needed for employment. Participants that have completed the inaugural program now will have the opportunity to be employed within the recently launched House Three Thirty.
Hotel Industry Icon, Bruce Baltin, Passes Away
Hotel Industry Consultant Bruce Baltin, an industry icon for more than five decades, passed away suddenly at age 79 earlier this month. He is survived by his wife, Tammi Baltin, his brother, Mark Baltin, his sister, Suzanne Jacobs, and his sons, Steven Baltin and Brian Baltin.
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Davey Friedman as Vice President, Real Estate and Business Development
Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, has announced the appointment of Davey Friedman as vice president of real estate and business development.
Jay Sarkar Joins Meyer Jabara Hotels as Chief Financial Officer
Meyer Jabara Hotels emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever. The management and ownership group is coming off a record-setting year. To keep the company on this trajectory for financial stability and growth, MJH appointed 30+ year hotel finance veteran Jay Sarkar as Chief Financial Officer.
OTA Insight appoints Courtney Jones as new North American Vice President of Enterprise Sales
OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based hospitality business intelligence, has appointed Courtney Jones, CRME to the sales leadership team. Courtney will be joining OTA Insight as Vice President of Enterprise Sales.
Hotels on hiring spree with better wages, benefits, flexibility
As nearly 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter Announces New Board President
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter, which serves hospitality professionals throughout the Washington metropolitan area, today announced the appointment of Christopher Zindash, Amadeus Hospitality regional vice president, as chapter president.
Team Members at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Receive Over $10 Million in Bonuses During Town Hall Events, Continuing Hard Rock’s Legacy of Paying Bonuses
Continuing its legacy of paying bonuses to team members, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has elated thousands of union and non-union team members with news they will be receiving a share of more than $10 million in bonuses. The bonuses were announced yesterday and today at “Town Hall” gatherings, where several team members also won a share of $100,000 in cash and prizes.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Recognized Among Top Places to Work by Forbes and Newsweek
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, today announced two new honors from Forbes and Newsweek, both of which recently recognized the Company as a top place to work.
HSMAI Americas Welcomes New Board Members
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the members of its 2023 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics, and suppliers. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members, led by chair, John Washko, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mohegan Sun, who is in his second year of a two-year term.
Hard Rock International Earns Acclaimed Placement in Forbes as One of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023
Hard Rock International has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023, earning a ranking among other exemplary companies in the travel & leisure industry – which encompasses hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment enterprises. This is the seventh time the brand has been recognized with this honor since 2015 and has placed in the travel & leisure category, making Hard Rock International the top global casino entertainment company listed within the industry.