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Navigating the ‘Safe Hotels Act’: Assessing Key Provisions and Their Potential Impact on New York City’s Hospitality Industry
(SOURCE: HOTEL MANAGEMENT)

On July 18, 2024, members of the New York City Council introduced legislation that calls for the city’s nearly 700 hotels to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Additionally, the bill prohibits hotel owners from contracting with third parties for services such as housekeeping. 

Supporters argue that this approach provides an additional layer of accountability and ensures that hotel owners are held to high standards when it comes to providing essential services and amenities for their guests. 

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GBTA Webinar
The Future Is Now: Technological Transformation in Corporate Travel

September 18, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

For corporate travel, last year was a watershed year for technology. Technologies including AI, NDC, and blockchain have begun to transform the industry. Based on GBTA research, this webinar will look at technology in corporate travel. It addresses a number of topics including:

• Travel programs: Do travel programs do a good job with technology? Will spending on technology increase in the coming year? How often do travel programs use technology “add-ons” such as virtual payment, off-channel booking “capture” technology, and reshopping technology?
• Hotels: Are hotel professionals satisfied with the technology that they use?
• Emerging technology: Are industry professionals familiar with emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, NDC, and virtual reality (VR)? How could these technologies be applied to corporate travel? Are industry professionals interested in these potential applications?

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