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Hotel Lobby

Mar 21, 2024

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AHLA URGES SENATE TO PASS TAX RELIEF



AHLA is urging the U.S. Senate to quickly pass the Tax Relief for American
Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024).

The legislation, which already passed in the House, includes vital extensions of
business interest deductibility and bonus depreciation—critical tax relief
policies that support our members’ ability to weather crises and invest for the
future.

What AHLA is doing: This week, AHLA led a letter to Congress signed by the U.S.
Travel Association, National Restaurant Association, International Franchise
Association, and more than 70 state and local organizations urging the Senate to
pass this tax package.

Act now! Tell the Senate to pass this bipartisan tax package to support hotel
industry businesses and workers!

Learn more.


AHLA URGES CONGRESS TO DELAY CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT FILING DEADLINES



AHLA is urging Congress to pass the Protecting Small Business Information Act
(H.R. 4035/S. 3625) to delay the filing deadlines of the Corporate Transparency
Act (CTA).

The CTA subjects millions of small businesses to overly burdensome and
unpredictable compliance requirements, including that they regularly report
sensitive personal information of owners and senior management to the federal
government.

What AHLA is doing: AHLA is vocal about the need to delay the CTA’s
implementation. AHLA signed a letter to House Financial Services Committee Chair
Patrick McHenry and sent a letter earlier this week to Senate Banking, Housing,
and Urban Affairs Committee Chair Sherrod Brown and Ranking Member Tim Scott.


SEC CLIMATE DISCLOSURE RULE FACES LEGAL CHALLENGES



The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new climate disclosure rule is
facing mounting legal challenges.

On Monday, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an administrative
stay of the SEC’s climate disclosure rule, providing temporary relief as further
legal challenges unfold. The court order follows swift opposition from
congressional Republicans, industries concerned about compliance costs, and
environmental groups seeking stronger investor protections.

Go deeper: The stay is part of a larger legal landscape with multiple pending
lawsuits across at least six courts. Under the Multicircuit Petition Statute, a
lottery will determine which federal appeals court will hear these cases on a
consolidated basis. In the meantime, the Fifth Circuit’s stay will remain in
place, but the order could be revoked or modified once the cases are
consolidated.

What AHLA is doing: AHLA is closely monitoring the situation and will be hosting
a webinar in the coming weeks (details to come).

Act now! AHLA offers a host of ways for hoteliers to take steps toward a more
sustainable future:

 * Sign up to enroll in the Green Key Global hotel sustainability certification
   program.

 * Work with IncentiFind to identify and take advantage of financial incentives
   that support sustainability programs.

 * Learn more about AHLA’s Responsible Stay, and endorse the Responsible Stay
   principles.


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: AHLA WINS BIG ON JOINT-EMPLOYER



AHLA, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other leading business associations
prevailed in a lawsuit challenging the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB)
joint-employer rule.

On March 8, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked
the final joint-employer rule ahead of its March 11 effective date and
reinstated a 2020 NLRB rule that protects businesses from undue liability for
employees over whom they do not have direct control.

What AHLA is saying: “This decision is a huge win for hoteliers, the lodging
industry, and franchised businesses,” AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey
stated. “The ruling will critically reestablish franchisees' control over their
own businesses, restore certainty in the relationships between employees and
employers, and prevent costly confusion with independent contractors.”

What AHLA is doing: AHLA stands ready to fight any attempt by the NLRB to appeal
the court’s decision.

Learn more about this decision, and view the court’s opinion and order and final
judgment.


AHLA SHARES RESOURCES AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RULE TAKES EFFECT



The Department of Labor’s final independent contractor rule is now in effect,
and it changes the way workers are classified as independent contractors or
employees.

The rule will make it much harder for workers to qualify as independent
contractors by setting up a subjective, six-factor test for determining worker
status and creating an undefined set of “additional factors” that might also be
considered. This is a significant departure from the previous test, which relied
on two core factors and created a predictable system that allowed workers to
choose the style of work that suits them best.

What AHLA is doing: AHLA is considering a range of potential next steps against
this rule, including possible litigation. In the meantime, hoteliers should
review their use of independent contractors and consult with an attorney.

What’s next? Take a quick two-minute survey, and let us know how this new rule
will affect your business.

View AHLA’s resources and a detailed memo on the rule.


AHLA-OPPOSED CHICAGO REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX INCREASE ON TRACK TO BE DEFEATED



Chicago voters appear to be on track to reject the ballot measure that would
have increased the real estate transfer tax by up to 300%, with 80% of the vote
in at the time of this publication.

This initiative was a key part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s agenda. The vote
against one of his landmark proposals is a reflection of Mayor Johnson's
performance as mayor. There are thousands of votes left to be counted, but the
initial returns are favorable for a "no" vote.

The bottom line: The tax was expected to fall primarily on commercial
properties. The measure calls for an increase in real estate transfer taxes from
.075% to 3.0% for properties over $1.5 million. Policies like this in other
cities fail to increase the projected revenue they claim to, all while
depressing the real estate market.

What AHLA is doing: AHLA joined the Illinois Hotel Association, hotel owners,
and other business groups to fund a campaign to oppose the initiative.


CATCH UP QUICK

 * LODGING: AHLA Rebrands Nationwide Regional Event Series to The Hospitality
   Show

 * Hotel Management: Registration Opens for The Hospitality Show 2024

 * Hotel Business: AHLA Foundation Reveals 2024 Board of Trustees


MEMBER BENEFIT: FINTECH

Whether you are a small or large hotel, AHLA Allied+ Member Fintech’s
PaymentSource® simplifies your alcohol business. It automates your alcohol
invoice payments and delivers line-item invoice data directly into your
back-office system. PaymentSource also delivers critical insights that help
protect alcohol margins and grow revenue.

Learn more.


MEMBER BENEFIT: SABRE HOSPITALITY

Smooth hotel operations and great guest experiences can be a challenge without
the right tools.

AHLA Allied+ Member Sabre Hospitality’s Nuvola™ is a task management and guest
engagement platform built by hoteliers who deeply understand the daily
challenges of operating hotels.

Nuvola is part of the new frontier in hotel operations. By connecting teams,
tasks, and guests on a single intuitive platform, Nuvola keeps staff in sync,
promotes accountability, and enhances the guest journey throughout their stay.
Employees are empowered to do their jobs more efficiently and enjoyably, while
guests receive prompt and proactive service, strengthening daily hotel
operations and creating experiences that keep guests coming back.

Learn more and request a demo.


MEMBER BENEFIT: TRANSPARENT ENERGY



Spending too much on energy? Purchasing managers, look no further!

AHLA Allied+ Member Transparent Energy (TE) works with hotels to procure their
next contract, compress supplier margins, and help them become more sustainable.
TE offers an additional discount to AHLA members. Contact TE to learn more.

Read how Philadelphia Marriott Downtown managed its energy with TE.


AHLA AND SEASONAL CONNECT PARTNER TO EXPAND HOTEL WORKFORCE



AHLA and Allied Tech Member Seasonal Connect are partnering to help expand the
hotel workforce.

AHLA is working with Seasonal Connect, an online platform for recruiting
seasonal workers, to introduce a tool to help hotels find invaluable team
members.

What’s next? For more information and exclusive AHLA member pricing, visit
seasonalconnect.com/ahla.


UPCOMING EVENTS



 * Calling all Tennessee hoteliers: Join us in Nashville April 3 for the
   Tennessee Hospitality Conference, brought to you by AHLA and Tennessee
   Hospitality & Tourism Association. Learn about policy issues affecting your
   business, and network with others in the industry. Register for this free
   event. Title sponsors: Amadeus, Brand USA, Curve Hospitality, Kings III
   Emergency Communications, and U.S. Bank/Elavon. Content sponsors: Actabl,
   GitGo Group, HSMAI, and STR.

 * AHLA Foundation's ForWard initiative is launching a series of local programs
   to advance women's leadership in hospitality. Join us April 9 at
   ForWard@Columbus for a morning of inspiration, networking, and valuable
   insights. This free program will discuss next-gen talent and diversifying
   hotel ownership while expanding your network. Register here.

 * The Ohio Hospitality Show, brought to you by AHLA and the Ohio Hotel &
   Lodging Association, is coming to Columbus April 9, and you don’t want to
   miss it. Join fellow hoteliers as you network and hear policy and market
   updates from industry leaders and experts. Register for this free event.
   Title sponsors: Amadeus, Brand USA, Curve Hospitality, Kings III Emergency
   Communications, and U.S. Bank/Elavon. Content sponsors: Actabl, GitGo Group,
   and STR.

 * This year’s South Carolina Hospitality Conference, brought to you by AHLA,
   the National Restaurant Association, and the South Carolina Restaurant &
   Lodging Association, is coming to Columbia April 23. Network with industry
   peers as you learn about the latest policies impacting hoteliers and
   restaurateurs in the Carolinas. Register for this free event. Title sponsors:
   Amadeus, Brand USA, Curve Hospitality, Kings III Emergency Communications,
   and U.S. Bank/Elavon. Content sponsors: Actabl, GitGo Group, and STR.

AHLA's event calendar is your one-stop shop for quickly browsing the hotel
industry’s leading events. Hosting an in-person event? Submit it here.


SECURE YOUR HOTEL ROOM FOR FORWARD BY APRIL 5!



There’s still time to get your ticket to ForWard!

Join us in Chicago April 29-May 1 for three empowering days celebrating women in
our industry.

Arrive by 3 p.m. on April 29 to engage in pre-conference workshops designed to
dive deep into all things ForWard. Explore narrative power, negotiation skills,
speed networking, and workplace community building.

The discounted hotel group rate ends April 5: Book today!






EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 1 FOR HTNG CONNECT: ASIA-PACIFIC!



Join us for HTNG Connect: Asia-Pacific, May 8-10 at the Marina Bay Sands,
Singapore! This year’s event is co-located with HSMAI’s Revenue Optimization
Conference.

Don't miss this top hospitality tech event with sessions on:

Next-gen AI, cloud migration, data storytelling, future technologies, hotel
infrastructure, human-system collaboration, payments, PMS integrations, revenue
management, and more!

If you haven’t heard: HTNG conferences bring together a range of professionals
in IT, business, customer engagement, cybersecurity, infrastructure, guestroom
tech, digital marketing, e-commerce, data and analytics, and more.

Early bird registration ends April 1. Register today!




AHLA REBRANDS NATIONWIDE REGIONAL EVENT SERIES TO THE HOSPITALITY SHOW



After the phenomenal success of The Hospitality Show, AHLA is rebranding its
successful On the Road series:

The Hospitality Show regional events are free and open to anyone who works in
the hospitality industry. They give hoteliers across all industry segments,
suppliers, and service providers a chance to network with peers and learn about
the latest market data and federal, state, and local policies affecting the
hospitality industry.

Go deeper: Starting in May, each regional event will be run in partnership with
AHLA's state and city lodging association partners and Hotel Management. The
events are an extension of The Hospitality Show, the flagship industry event
launched last year by AHLA and Questex, which will take place Oct. 28-30 in San
Antonio.

What’s next? See the full list of The Hospitality Show’s 2024 regional events,
and register for an event near you!




INDUSTRY LEADER SPOTLIGHT: AYESHA KHANNA MOLINO



Who she is: President and COO, ARIA and Vdara, and chief public affairs officer
for MGM Resorts International; and a brand representative on AHLA’s board of
directors.

Go deeper: Ayesha joined MGM Resorts International in 2017 as senior vice
president of government affairs and took on her current role within the company
in 2023. Her previously held positions include chief counsel for Sen. Harry
Reid, international trade counsel for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, and
attorney in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Chief Counsel for
International Commerce.

Fast fact: Ayesha is an alumna of The George Washington University Law School
and University of California, Riverside.

Connect with her.



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