DOL in August proposed raising the threshold from $35,568 to an estimated $60,209 in 2024 according to the department's own projections, a nearly 70% increase, meaning that all employees making under that amount must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in one week.
On the occasion of European Hospitality Day, HOTREC presents its Manifesto for the future of European Hospitality ? a strategic roadmap that outlines top priorities for the sector to be addressed during the upcoming 2024-2029 Legislative Term.
Against the backdrop of the European Year of Skills, and hosted an event at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels centred around the theme, Education and Training: the driving force of skilled hospitality workers in Europe.
The Government has announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £11.44 in April next year, rising from its current level of £10.42.
New strikes announced by Aslef will hit hospitality during the critical festive period and disrupt its busiest trading month.
As the Office for National Statistics confirm the rate of inflation has fallen again to 4.6%, UKHospitality is urging the Chancellor to take action on business rates in the Autumn Statement to avoid an inflationary spike early next year.
The suit contends the NLRB has violated the National Labor Relations Act and is acting arbitrarily and capriciously in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
The new figures demonstrate the importance of the Chancellor extending the hospitality sector relief and freezing the multiplier at the Autumn Statement, with 38% of hospitality venues failing to make a profit.
The goal of this publication is to help women in hospitality finance gain valuable new insights to help them optimize their own career trajectories by learning from the industry's top female executives. Where should they start? What positions can they aspire to?
Incoming members and returning officers play a pivotal role in diversifying the association’s collaborative efforts
New partnership makes it easy for hoteliers to find $70 billion of incentives like tax credits, grants, fee waivers
The hospitality industry will gain from the combined knowledge and expertise from each organization. The collaboration will elevate HSMAI’s distribution capabilities and expand the educational content and insights shared with their constituents.
The standard is used to determine when two or more employers are jointly responsible for a shared group of workers’ essential terms and conditions of employment and thus jointly liable for violations of the National Labor Relations Act and have joint bargaining responsibilities for unionized employees.
ABTA – The Travel Association has published new guidance for members which gives an overview of the legal framework that businesses need to work within when they market and advertise their environmental credentials, with advice on how to avoid greenwashing.
Angelenos Protecting Hospitality Launches Campaign Against Ballot Initiative that would Force Hotels to House Homeless People Next to Paying Guests
With the rate of inflation in September revealed as 6.7%, it is now confirmed that the planned inflation-linked rise in April will cost hospitality businesses an additional £234 million.
Reforming the Apprenticeship Levy and committing to scale up ongoing hospitality skills pilot schemes could reduce vacancies, according to UKHospitality.
HSMAI will partner with IARE to elevate the role of contact centers as they continue to play an integral role in all commercial functions of the hospitality industry, and IARE will leverage HSMAI’s extensive network to expand its reach and grow networking opportunities for its constituents.
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual Directors Roundtable & Conference on Oct. 18 at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill.
More than 70% concerned about safety of hotel employees and guests
'As America continues to deal with one of the worst labor shortages in decades, hoteliers need flexibility to quickly hire contractors to meet a variety of expanding and contracting needs. '
For close to a century, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has stood as a guiding light for innovation, support, and community growth within the hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization fields. Now, as we begin the countdown to our momentous 100-year anniversary in 2027, we’re excited to unveil the Century Campaign for the HSMAI Foundation.
On World Tourism Day 2023, leaders from every global region have united around a shared determination to invest in the sector's growth and transformation. Held around the theme of 'Tourism and Green Investments,'' the celebrations of the Global Day of Observation have been the biggest and most impactful on record.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation has announced the launch of its Century Campaign, a five-year fundraising effort ahead of the organization’s upcoming 100th anniversary in 2027.
Today the European Commission officially blocked Booking Holdings acquisition of the Etraveli group. The European hotel industry applauds the landmark decision which recognises the negative impact of the merger on various parts of the tourism ecosystem, including the accommodation sector.