Bartholomäus Regenhardt

Associate

Bartholomäus advises international clients on a wide range of digital-related matters, with a focus on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation, artificial intelligence, cross-border transfers of personal data, cybersecurity, ecommerce and digital health. His clients include startups, scaleups and multinationals in diverse industries, and he has a strong track record in the technology, telecommunications and biotechnology sectors.

AHLA, Questex announce new speakers, programming for The Hospitality Show

The Hospitality Show

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NEW YORK (June 20, 2024) - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex have announced an updated slate of speakers and events for The Hospitality Show (The Show), the world’s premier hospitality operations and technology event, which will be held Oct. 28-30 in San Antonio, Texas.

House passes No Hidden FEES Act, a major AHLA legislative priority

No Hidden FEES Act Passed

WASHINGTON (June 11, 2024) – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the No Hidden FEES Act, a major American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) legislative priority that would ensure lodging cost transparency for consumers.

The legislation would establish a comprehensive single standard for transparent and mandatory fee displays across the lodging industry – from short-term rental platforms, to online travel agencies, metasearch sites, and hotels.

76% of surveyed hotels report staffing shortages

Hotel

WASHINGTON (June 10, 2024) – More than three-quarters of surveyed hotels are experiencing a staffing shortage, and hotels are increasing pay, benefits, and perks to recruit and retain employees, according to a May survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Over the last six months, 86% of respondents have increased wages, 52% have offered greater flexibility with hours, and 33% have expanded benefits to cope with the nationwide workforce shortage. Nonetheless, 79% say they are still unable to fill open positions.

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