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Working Overtime to Support Hoteliers: AHLA Advocacy Helps Control Labor Costs and Create Consumer Confidence

Lodging

In November, the industry won a significant victory when a federal court struck down a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that threatened to dramatically increase overtime costs for small businesses.

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AHLA: Hotels face rising costs and flattening growth

Hotel Business

Americas small business hotel owners have been struggling as rising costs, compounded by high inflation and interest rates, make it difficult to stay open and serve guests, said Rosanna Maietta, president/CEO, AHLA. There is a balance to strike in delivering on customer expectations and keeping a careful watch on the bottom line.

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APAC Revenue Management Summit delivers big ideas and a bold call to action

Hotel Management

Keynotes inspired action Among the standouts was Andrew Griffiths, Australias #1 small business author, who challenged the audience to think beyond survival and focus on long-term, sustainable commercial relevance – and to zig while others are zagging.

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Hotel compliance: Pricing, ADA & GDPR for small properties

Little Hotelier

It instils trust and confidence in your guests, and gives your small business much-needed stability. Pricing compliance delivers important consumer protections. Outdated cancellation policies: Failing to update policies to align with changing local consumer protection laws.

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Why Every Hotelier Should Join a Hospitality Association

Hotelogix

It's especially helpful for small businesses because they can get the same deals as big companies. Ranging from green certifications to advocating for more eco-friendly policies, these efforts are making the industry more environmentally responsible while meeting consumer demands.

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Homebase's AI Solution Automateds Hiring, Scheduling

Hospitality Tech

Homebase’s AI Assistants were built specifically for the unique challenges of small businesses, delivering powerful automation without the complexity or cost. Hiring Assistant helps business owners and managers: Generate job descriptions and post jobs across multiple job boards with a single click.

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Affordable Marketing Tools Every Business Should Know About in 2025

Social Hospitality

However, managing multiple platforms can be time-consuming. These platforms help businesses plan and automate posts across various social networks, ensuring consistent engagement without constant manual effort. Small Business Trends says video content gets 1200% more shares than text and image content combined.

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