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Marriott sued by LA guests over ‘junk fees’
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim a mandatory “worker protection” fee violates California laws.
By Jenna Walters • June 22, 2023 -
Marriott expands refugee hiring goal as hotels build back labor force
The company plans to hire more than 3,000 refugees throughout Europe and the U.S., which is still recovering from pandemic-related labor challenges.
By Jenna Walters • June 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Unite Here Local 11 on June 13, 2023Southern California Hotel Strike
Southern California union votes to authorize largest hotel worker strike in US history
The vote could result in as many as 15,000 striking workers at dozens of hotels as early as the July Fourth holiday weekend.
By Noelle Mateer • June 13, 2023 -
Hospitality employment rose in May, but hoteliers report lingering labor woes
A new survey by AHLA found hoteliers are still struggling to fill open positions despite increasing wages and expanding employee benefits.
By Jenna Walters • June 7, 2023 -
What the NAACP’s travel advisory means for Florida’s hospitality industry
Critics of the advisory — even those supportive of its intentions — say Black hospitality businesses and communities stand to be negatively impacted, just as they regain their footing following the pandemic.
By Jenna Walters • May 25, 2023 -
Hoteliers lobby Washington for visa program expansion to address labor shortage
At AHLA’s Hotels on the Hill event, hundreds of hoteliers met with congressional leaders to encourage legislation that would address workforce shortages at hotels.
By Jenna Walters • May 22, 2023 -
Culver City hotel workers file initiative to guarantee fair pay and protections against sexual assault
The initiative follows similar legislation that has already been passed in other California cities.
By Noelle Mateer • May 22, 2023 -
US hotel industry supports 8.3M jobs: AHLA
Though total business sales supported by hotels surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year, hotels are still recouping lost jobs.
By Michele Laufik • May 22, 2023 -
Housekeepers claim Hyatt violated hotel worker protection ordinance at Andaz West Hollywood
The ordinance is one of several recently enacted in Southern California to protect hotel workers.
By Noelle Mateer • May 17, 2023 -
DC hotel workers enlist US representatives to fight Sofitel union-busting
Workers at the hotel, which is managed by Accor and owned by Brookfield, have been required to attend anti-union meetings.
By Noelle Mateer • May 16, 2023 -
Why trans inclusion is a matter of total rewards
Most trans workers don’t feel comfortable being out at work, but many don’t even make it in the door — and advocates are looking to address those disparities through benefits.
By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2023 -
Women hospitality leaders now hold 1 in 4 C-suite roles: report
Representation for women among hospitality leaders improved in 2022, but the higher women climbed on the corporate ladder, the more barriers they faced.
By Noelle Mateer • May 12, 2023 -
Hilton launches large-scale brand campaign to attract talent
The hotel hopes to drive traffic to its career website and increase the number of completed job applications with the campaign.
By Jenna Walters • May 10, 2023 -
How hotels are training staff to hit DEI goals
The industry wants to project an image that embraces inclusivity and accessibility. But is it all talk and no action?
By Michele Laufik • April 13, 2023 -
LA City Council proposes wage increase to $25/hour for hospitality and tourism workers
The motion was well received by union workers, but multiple ownership associations worry pay hikes could hurt hotels.
By Jenna Walters • April 13, 2023 -
New York-area hotel union reaches landmark deal to raise wages
The pay raise — the largest in the New York/New Jersey Hotel and Gaming Trades Council’s 100-year history — marks a significant milestone for unionized hotel workers.
By Jenna Walters • April 12, 2023 -
Marriott launches ‘Be’ people brand aimed at attracting and retaining talent
Marriott designed the brand to provide its employees with personal and professional growth opportunities.
By Jenna Walters • April 5, 2023 -
Workers say they’d return to employers that laid them off respectfully
Employers that treat workers with empathy during the process may have an easier time finding talent again once pressure subsides.
By Kathryn Moody • March 3, 2023 -
IRS proposes point-of-sale tip reporting
Service industry employers that participate in a proposed voluntary IRS tip reporting program could receive protection from liability under rules that define tips as part of an employee’s pay, according to an IRS announcement.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 14, 2023
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