CBS News: “Safe Hotels Act” would set up licensing system for NYC hotels. How it aims to protect workers, guests

By LISA ROZNER August 7, 2024, 5:59 PM Video Link NEW YORK – A move to set up a licensing system for New York City’s hotels is being met with strong opposition from groups representing hotel owners. Councilwoman Julie Menin has introduced the “Safe Hotels Act,” which will require every New York City hotel to be […]

Hotel Investment Today: Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill

Hotel Investment Today: Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill By JEFFREY WEINSTEIN  August 5, 2024  AHLA leader calls Hotel Safety Act ‘damaging,’ while the head of the NYC hotel association said it’s a ‘death knell’ for many small hotels. American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey summed up the impact of New York City’s […]

New York Post: Exclusive | NYC hotels launching $20 million blitz against ‘nuclear bomb’ council bill that could boost room costs

New York Post: Exclusive | NYC hotels launching $20 million blitz against ‘nuclear bomb’ council bill that could boost room costs By CARL CAMPANILE August 4, 2024, 4:28 PM EST  Big Apple hotel owners plan on raising $20 million to launch a new lobbying group to combat a City Council bill they say will destroy the local lodging […]