US hotels face financial burden following nationwide flight cuts

The FAA’s flight capacity reductions will cost hotels millions each day, with “concerning” losses ahead if the shutdown continues through Thanksgiving, hospitality pros share.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 7, 2025

Travel industry calls for end to shutdown as Thanksgiving ‘chaos’ looms

The U.S. Travel Association alongside nearly 500 industry organizations sent a letter to congressional leaders asking the government to reopen ahead of one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 5, 2025

How will New York City’s hotel industry be impacted by a new mayor?

As Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off, decisions made on affordability, safety and workplace regulations could have a significant effect on local hotels.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 3, 2025

AHLA names Brett Horton to newly created chief advocacy officer role

The current chief of staff to U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise will oversee advocacy, political engagement and government affairs for the association.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 30, 2025

AHLA’s Rosanna Maietta reflects on first year as president and CEO

The association leader sat down with Hotel Dive to discuss her top accomplishments from the past year and what still needs to be done on the regulatory front.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 28, 2025

Key hospitality industry takeaways from Lodging Conference 2025

At the annual event in October, executives shared the biggest challenges facing hotels this year as well as top opportunities for growth.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 27, 2025

Hotel industry urges end to government shutdown as losses hit $650M

Now entering its fourth week, the shutdown is costing the economy $31 million per day in lost hotel business, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 23, 2025

Top 4 hotel trends from 2025’s Lodging Conference

At the event, hospitality executives discussed tariff and economic challenges as well as opportunities in the lifestyle segment and with artificial intelligence.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 16, 2025

Hospitality CEOs share what’s top of mind at Lodging Conference

Chief executives at Highgate, Peachtree Group, Sonesta Hotels and more offered their thoughts on brand proliferation, union labor and tariffs at last week’s annual event.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 15, 2025

US travel takes $1.2B hit as government shutdown persists

The country is losing a significant amount of travel spending each second that the federal government is closed, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 9, 2025

The top hospitality conferences to attend in 2026

Hospitality professionals can network, learn and do business at the industry’s biggest events of the year, which cover hotel development, investment, technology and more.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 1, 2025

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