nyc hotel bill
AHLA Statement on Revisions to Destructive NYC Hotel Bill
AHLA | August 5, 2024
NY City Council takes direct aim at NYC’s iconic hotel industry with proposed legislation that would lead to grave, far-reaching damages WASHINGTON (Aug. 5, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement after the release of a revised bill that would impose drastic new measures against hotels in New York City: “The city council’s discussions regarding the Hotel Safety Act continue to exclude those who will be most affected by the legislation – hotel owners, management companies, sub-contractors, and tens of thousands of hotel workers. It is imperative that...
AAHOA Voices Concerns Over NYC Hotel Licensing Bill
AAHOA | July 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 23 – AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, expresses deep concern over the recently introduced New York City Council bill that would prohibit hotels from operating without an additional license, including preventing the use of subcontractors for core functions such as housekeeping, front desk, and security. The proposed legislation's blanket approach, coupled with its rapid progression and lack of consultation with hospitality experts, fails to consider the unique operational needs of New York City hotels. This would pose substantial challenges in maintai...
