Government shutdown threatens $1B weekly impact on US travel economy

A number of travelers would cancel trips in the event of a shutdown, the U.S. Travel Association warns, exacerbating an already-challenged environment.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 26, 2025

As workplace incidents rise, so do panic button laws

A security CEO touts the versatility and privacy protections that can be part of an alert system.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 23, 2025

San Diego passes $25 tourism minimum wage with carve-out for small hotels

Hotels with fewer than 150 rooms are exempt from the ordinance, which includes a phased-in implementation that the Asian American Hotel Owners Association successfully advocated for.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 18, 2025

Hotel industry associations slam LA’s $30 minimum wage decision

Leaders from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association called the ordinance “a major setback” that will come with an “economic toll.”

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 10, 2025

What hotel pros should have on their radar this fall

Hotel Dive rounds up the trends set to shape hospitality performance, investment and development in the coming months, as well as the top hotel openings to watch out for.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 9, 2025

$30 minimum wage for LA hotel workers to proceed despite industry pushback

The Los Angeles County Registrar said a referendum to overturn the wage, backed by hotel associations and other tourism industry players, did not qualify to be placed on the city ballot.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 8, 2025

Hotel investment trends to watch in the second half of 2025

Investors face hurdles from broader economic uncertainty and high interest rates, but luxury hotels and urban markets pose opportunities, per a JLL report.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 25, 2025

Travel Tech Association CEO talks major tourism events, hotel legislation

Laura Chadwick shares how the org is adjusting to a new administration in Washington and why she’s optimistic about the Hotel Fees Transparency Act.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 21, 2025

Top trends from the hotel industry’s Q2 2025 earnings

Widespread U.S. RevPAR declines were reported, though some CEOs remained optimistic about luxury travel and group booking pace into next year.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 18, 2025

Hotel CEOs weigh in on widespread US RevPAR declines

Decreased government spending, a lack of international inbound travel and broader economic uncertainty had a noticeable impact on Q2 earnings results.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 13, 2025

Why NYC’s Safe Hotels Act signals a wider regulatory shift for operators

Whether the law delivers meaningful improvements in safety and labor standards remains to be seen, but its early effects on costs, staffing and lending relationships have already created challenges for hotels.

By Yariv Ben-Ari • Aug. 8, 2025

DC city council limits tipped wage hikes

The municipality voted to cap the tipped wage at 75% of the city’s minimum wage, gutting a law passed by referendum in 2022 to end the tip credit.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 29, 2025

LA passed a $30 minimum wage for hospitality workers. Hotels continue to fight it.

Hospitality and travel organizations are pushing for a referendum on the Olympic Wage ordinance, pausing its enforcement as the city considers ballot measures.

By Noelle Mateer • July 28, 2025

How immigration crackdowns, ICE raids will affect recruitment in 2025

A decline in the foreign-born workforce “will keep the potential pool of workers historically tight,” Wells Fargo economists found.

By Caroline Colvin • July 14, 2025

Hospitality industry leaders’ top tips for navigating 2025

In the first half of this year, pros shared advice on hotel safety, sustainability, design, customer experience and more.

By Jenna Graber • July 14, 2025

Las Vegas resort settles lawsuit alleging widespread failure to accommodate religious beliefs

Venetian Resort Las Vegas allegedly violated Title VII by discriminating against employees of diverse faiths, the EEOC said in a July 2 announcement.

By Laurel Kalser • July 9, 2025

ICE preparedness is crucial for hoteliers in 2025

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns spread nationwide, hotels should prioritize tools and training to create a safe environment for workers and guests alike.

By Nikki Marín Baena • June 16, 2025

How will hotel F&B fare against tariffs? CEOs weigh in.

Food and beverage costs are slated to increase as dining and bar patron levels drop, experts, including the head of the National Restaurant Association, share.

By Jenna Graber • June 11, 2025

How tariffs, deportations are worsening the hotel labor gap

Hotels are heading into the busy summer months critically understaffed, but there is still time to navigate around ongoing labor challenges.

By John Dorer • June 10, 2025

Hotel carbon monoxide alarm rule reintroduced in Congress

The Stay Safe Act would require carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in every hotel and short-term rental room in the country.

By Noelle Mateer • June 6, 2025

Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty

CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.

By Noelle Mateer • June 3, 2025

No taxes on tips may happen soon. Here’s what it could look like at hotels.

Congress could pass legislation that includes eliminating taxes on tips as soon as this month. But what the legislation will look like — and its effects — are still up for debate.

By Noelle Mateer • June 2, 2025

Hotels’ Q1 earnings: Tariff fears, RevPAR downgrades and more

Most hotel players saw increased RevPAR in the quarter, but outlooks for the remainder of the year are hazy amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

By Jenna Graber • May 19, 2025

US to lose $12.5B in international visitor spend in 2025: WTTC

A lack of international traveler confidence, exacerbated by recent government actions, could result in a “staggering” loss of inbound travel, impacting hotels.

By Jenna Graber • May 16, 2025

How the FTC’s junk fees rule sets a standard for hotel pricing nationwide

The latest standard to encourage transparent pricing goes into effect today. It could set a baseline for more regulation to follow.

By Noelle Mateer • May 12, 2025