AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 700 jobs in May
U.S. hotels added 700 jobs to their payrolls in May, according to the latest government data that shows the nationwide workforce shortage continues to make it difficult for hotels to fill open jobs.
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AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 1,200 jobs in April
U.S. hotels added 1,200 jobs to their payrolls in April, according to the latest government data that shows employment in the industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels.
Motel 6 Appoints Garfield as First - Ever Chief Pet Officer
Today, Motel 6, Proud Sponsor of Pets™ and official hotel partner of “The Garfield Movie,” appointed its first-ever Chief Pet Officer to help make traveling with pets easier, safer and, most importantly, more fun. The world-famous and beloved orange tabby cat, Garfield, has stepped into the role ahead of the new Columbia Pictures/Alcon Entertainment animated film, debuting exclusively in movie theaters on May 24.
AHLA: DOL overtime rule will hurt hotels and limit employee opportunities
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final overtime rule to raise the minimum salary threshold under which all employees must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
Hospitality students creatively solving problems with Lego Learning Initiative
From constructing towers to landscapes, Penn State students are building physical representations of business strategies and practicing creative problem-solving as part of the “Lego Learning Initiative for Hospitality Management Education.”
DiamondRock Hospitality Company Implements Leadership Changes and Simplified Organizational Structure
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: DRH), a lodging-focused real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 36 premium hotels and resorts in the United States, today announced leadership changes and a simplified organizational structure to drive continued business momentum:
Nobu Hotel Atlanta Names Drew Smith as New General Manager
Nobu Hotel Atlanta, the epitome of luxury lifestyle accommodations nestled in the vibrant heart of Buckhead, has appointed Drew Smith as its new General Manager.
Hyatt Celebrates 11th Consecutive Year 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 Fortune and global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work. Hyatt has earned a spot on this prestigious list for 11 consecutive years, making it one of the longest ranked hospitality brands.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2024 List by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, coming in at No. 28. Earning a spot means that IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the country’s best places to work.
Hospitality students creatively solving problems with Lego Learning Initiative
From constructing towers to landscapes, Penn State students are building physical representations of business strategies and practicing creative problem-solving as part of the “Lego Learning Initiative for Hospitality Management Education.”
U.S. Travel Announces New Appointees to Executive Board, Governance Committee
U.S. Travel Association announced today the appointment of two new members to its executive board and three new members to its governance committee.
AHLA Foundation Announces 2024 Board of Trustees
AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), announced its 2024 officers and Board of Trustees, further diversifying the board’s representation of industry segments.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Partners with EHL Hospitality Business School
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst today announced a partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School, a leading academic hospitality management institution founded in 1893 and based in Switzerland and Singapore, to share best practices and resources related to the hospitality sector and its intersection with health care.
Extended Stay Lodging Association Welcomes Niagara University as its First Hotel School Affiliate
The Extended Stay Lodging Association (ESLA), a trade association dedicated to advancing the extended-stay lodging industry, announced today they have established an affiliation with Niagara University College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management (CoHST).
NEWH Introduces 2024-2025 Executive Committee Ahead of 40th Anniversary
NEWH, Inc. is proud to introduce the executive committee for 2024-2025. This year holds particular significance for the organization, as 2024 marks the grand 40th Anniversary of NEWH. While the official milestone is set for October, the celebration commences early with captivating programs leading up to and during the Hospitality Design’s annual HD Expo in Las Vegas from April 29 to May 2, 2024.
Report: Hospitality Careers are in Demand, Outpacing National Projected Growth
Recent research commissioned by AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), projects robust demand for hotel industry jobs over the next five years, outpacing overall market job growth.
AHLA and Procure Impact launch Dignity of Work Pledge to create 100,000 hours of work for overlooked populations
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the United States, and Procure Impact, a first-of-its-kind B2B marketplace for products that support overlooked communities, today announced the launch of the Dignity of Work Pledge, an initiative to create 100,000 hours of paid employment for overlooked populations.
FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management names new Chair and Vice Chair and welcomes new Board member
Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management appoints hospitality alumnus John McKibbon ’75 as Chair of the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board (EAB) with fellow alumna, Norma Becker ’82 as Vice Chair. In addition, it welcomes a new board member, Matias Pesce, MSF ’18, CEO of Vida & Estilo, a Miami and Las Vegas-based restaurant and hotel hospitality group. The trio and 18 other board members will continue to advise Michael Cheng, dean of the Chaplin School, and support the top 8 ranked hospitality school's mission to educate future hospitality leaders.
67% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages
As more than two thirds of hotels continue to experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering more pay and a host of incentives in order to attract and retain talent, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
Hotels will pay historic wages, generate record level of tax revenue in 2024
Hotels are projected to pay a record amount of wages and generate a record level of tax revenue in 2024, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2024 State of the Hotel Industry report.