Articles tagged “lobbying”

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Los Angeles to Drop Ballot Measure That Would Require Hotels to House Homeless

Los Angeles' city council appeared this week to have reached a political compromise with the local hotel workers's union about a controversial plan to mandate that hotels temporarily house the homeless. At issue is a long-running dispute. Earlier this year, LA's powerful hotel union, Unite Here Local 11, successfully pushed the city's council to put…

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

The VRMA is known for its conferences and networking. Kimberly Miles is trying to broaden its partnerships and make it more relevant.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Regulatory Fixer to Depart, Leaving Controversial Legacy

Under Chris Lehane, Airbnb has often irritated and outraged local government leaders and short-term rental peers. But as we know about negative campaigns and hardball tactics, they often get results.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Airbnb’s Supposed Independent Host Clubs Are Run by the Company: New Report

Airbnb's stealthy financing and leadership of supposedly grassroots host clubs around the world to pursue the short-term rental giant's advocacy agenda may be an effective tactic, but it furthers a false narrative about the nature of the company, and it is a blotch on its reputation.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Airbnb’s Supposed Independent Host Clubs Are Run by the Company: New Report

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Will Get $25 Billion Payroll Aid If Key Lawmakers Have Their Way

If U.S. federal lawmakers come through and extend a $25 billion payroll assistance program for U.S. airlines, tens of thousands of airline employees may avoid furloughs on October 1.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

U.S. Airlines Will Get $25 Billion Payroll Aid If Key Lawmakers Have Their Way

Business Travel

Travel Advisors Will Lobby Sometimes-Clueless Politicians

Contributions to the American Society of Travel Advisors’ political action committee are up this year, indicating growing awareness of the value of political advocacy. Making politicians aware of the particular needs of travel agencies — something many have little understanding of — is crucial.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisors Will Lobby Sometimes-Clueless Politicians

Business Travel

Would Tax Law Proposals Kill Travel Agencies in Some States?

As states look for new sources of tax revenue in the service-driven economy, businesses like travel agencies are viewed as likely targets. Part of the problem is ignorance among legislators of how agencies operate and why added taxes would be devastating for many.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Would Tax Law Proposals Kill Travel Agencies in Some States?

Business Travel

How Travel Agent Trade Group Fought Its Way Back From Near-Extinction

These travel advisors have a certain swagger about them these days. Their U.S. trade association, the newly named American Society of Travel Advisors, is now back among the living, and has the challenge of keeping things moving in the right direction.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

How Travel Agent Trade Group Fought Its Way Back From Near-Extinction

Hotels

Why the Hotel Lobby Is the Perfect Antidote to Airbnb

The power of a great lobby is a huge differentiator in hospitality. Hotels shouldn't forget its power. In fact, they should double down.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 6 years ago

Why the Hotel Lobby Is the Perfect Antidote to Airbnb

Online Travel

How Online Travel Agency Lobbyists Helped Kill Florida Hotel Tax Lawsuit

Lobbying firm Dickstein Shapiro tells prospective clients: "State AGs are the new sheriffs in town. Do you know them? We do. Sophisticated lawyering. Unparalleled relationships." It all seems to have paid off in Florida.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

How Online Travel Agency Lobbyists Helped Kill Florida Hotel Tax Lawsuit