uniform system of accounts for the lodging industry
USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive: Other Reporting Guidance
USALI | September 3, 2024
Just released, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) 12th Revised Edition has been meticulously updated by the Global Finance Committee (GFC) with guiding principles to enhance transparency in reporting, broaden data sets to better inform decision-making, and align with contemporary practices. To support its release, GFC members are also presenting a series of monthly “USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive” webinars. Accompanying the webinars are correlating blog posts, including this one for the webinar “USALI 12th Revised Edition Deep Dive: Other Reporting Guidance.” Learn more and register to a...
USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive: Part II All-Inclusive Hotels
HFTP | August 26, 2024
Just released, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) 12th Revised Edition has been meticulously updated by the Global Finance Committee (GFC) with guiding principles to enhance transparency in reporting, broaden data sets to better inform decision-making, and align with contemporary practices. To support its release, GFC members are also presenting a series of webinars. Be sure to register for the monthly “USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive” webinars running through September 2024. Accompanying the webinars are correlating blog posts, including this one for the webinar “USALI 12th Revised Edition Deep D...
USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive: Annual Mandatory Brand and Operator Costs – Schedule 16
HFTP | August 5, 2024
Just released, the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) 12th Revised Edition has been meticulously updated by the Global Finance Committee (GFC) with guiding principles to enhance transparency in reporting, broaden data sets to better inform decision-making, and align with contemporary practices. To support its release, GFC members are also presenting a series of webinars. Be sure to register for the monthly “USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive” webinars running through September 2024. Accompanying the webinars are correlating blog posts, including this one which precedes the webinar “USALI 12th Re...
USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive: Energy, Water, and Waste
USALI | July 23, 2024
Across the globe, businesses have begun to address the issues related to establishing and monitoring standards for enhanced reporting of environmental costs and liabilities. As with other industries, the lodging industry is increasingly required by various stakeholders, including meeting planners, corporate and leisure customers, investors, and municipalities, to quantify the environmental impact of a guest’s stay and the overall environmental impact of the hotel. The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) had the foresight to establish the AHLA Sustainability Committee several years ago. In updating the Uniform System of Accounts...
HFTP, AHLA and GFC Unveil Groundbreaking 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™)
AHLA | July 11, 2024
The USALI is the worldwide, authoritative standard for lodging financial and operating reporting. The adoption date for this newest edition is January 1, 2026. AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 11, 2024) – A newly-revised edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™) is now available, published by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The publication is available for purchase and download here. The revision process for the 12th Revised Edition has been overseen by the Global Finance Committee (GFC), jointly sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and HFTP. The G...
Hotel Financials: Key Changes in USALI 12th Edition
HotStats | May 22, 2024
USALI 12th Edition: Significant Revisions Overview The 12th revised edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) fundamentally enhances the transparency of financial and operational aspects in the hospitality industry. To quote Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic character Sherlock Holmes, “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.” Embodying this wisdom, the updates in USALI provide a robust framework for data-driven decision-making and increased transparency, aligning closely with evolving business needs. These are thoughtful changes, designed to align with the shifting demands of the hospital...
USALI 12th Revised Edition, Deep Dive: Highlights of Major Changes, Increased Transparency
HFTP | May 20, 2024
In the very near future, the lodging industry will have a brand-new edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) — the 12th Revised Edition. This latest release has been meticulously updated with guiding principles to enhance transparency in reporting, broaden data sets to better inform decision-making, and align with contemporary practices. The revisions were written by the Global Finance Committee (GFC), a joint forum sponsored by Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA). Members of the GFC consist of representatives from ownershi...
The Role of USALI and Operational Benchmarking in Financial Management
Arlene Ramirez | February 13, 2024
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