Regulatory and Legal Affairs

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article WASHINGTON, D.C.—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and Chief Executive Officer Rosanna Maietta made the…

London’s hospitality and tourism businesses could lose up to £110m because of this week’s tube strike, according to industry body UKHospitality. Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality, said consumer cancellations and…

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation is proud to announce Reem Alaqili, Margaret Thompson, Juliette van der Ham, and Libby Warden as the recipients of the 2025 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant. This prestigious program supports the development opportunities available to hospitality students interested in careers in commercial strategy. The grant provides aspiring professionals with financial support, access to industry thought leadership, and a dedicated mentorship experience with a seasoned executive.

In the competitive world of hotel development and acquisitions, few incentives capture an owner’s attention more quickly than key money. This upfront payment, offered by a hotel brand or operator, can feel like free capital. However, behind the allure lies a complex set of trade-offs that can significantly impact profitability, flexibility, and asset value for years. Understanding how key money works—and the strings attached—is critical for making a sound business decision.

Event Hotels has acquired the Keystone Portfolio of 17 hotels across Germany, marking one of the largest investments in the European group’s 30-year history. The hotels operate under the Ibis…

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article As the 119th Congress began, no issue was more important to the American Hotel & Lodging…

Google (GOOG, GOOGL) won’t be forced to sell Chrome after a federal district judge ruled divestment a “poor fit” in a landmark antitrust case, but it will have to share…

Wednesday, 03 September 2025 Study Social Affairs The European Employers Institute (EEI), of which HOTREC is a member, has published an independent legal study analysing the risks of restricting subcontracting…

As a hospitality consultant with over two decades of experience in evaluating Hotel Valuations and Return on Investment (ROI), I have often wondered if organisations lack adequate metrics for measuring the value of talent and employee ROI. Investments in the workforce are often misrepresented as detrimental to budgets, with no recognition of the softer aspects of service or the value as a result of that service. Today, with the advent of technology, the proliferation of hotel brands with blurred products and services, the only real differentiator can be the service brought about by individuals who work in these hotels. Therefore, to me personally, the focus must shift to making long term strategic decisions. So, what if some of these decisions are unconventional or may sound absurd for a sector known for its long working hours?