AHLA victory: Hawai‘i passes landmark legislation to rein in illegal short-term rentals, help keep housing affordable for Aloha State residents
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WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) – Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green today signed into law landmark legislation (SB 2919) that grants local governments the power to regulate short-term rentals to meet the needs of their communities. This legislation will give localities the power to rein in short-term rentals that have taken over local communities and bring back affordable housing for hotel employees and other Hawai‘i residents.
AHLA statement on presidential veto of legislation to overturn joint-employer rule
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WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after President Biden vetoed legislation that would have overturned the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) dangerous joint-employer rule:
AHLA workforce report: Hotels add 1,200 jobs in April
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WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) – U.S. hotels added 1,200 jobs to their payrolls in April, according to the latest government data that shows employment in the industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels.
James Merchant
SVP Accor Tech, MEA APAC, Greater China & The Americas
AHLA: DOL overtime rule will hurt hotels and limit employee opportunities
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WASHINGTON (April 23, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the Department of Labor (DOL) released its final overtime rule to raise the minimum salary threshold under which all employees must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
Rob McIntyre
General Manager
Peter Lucas
Complex General Manager
András Bíró, EMBA
General Manager
András Bíró is the visionary General Manager at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, where he orchestrates the harmonious blend of timeless heritage and modern luxury. Hailing from Hungary, András brings a wealth of international experience to his role, having traversed the vibrant landscapes of China, the Maldives, UAE, Russia and Singapore throughout his career, establishing himself as a key player in the global hospitality industry along the way.