AHLA victory: Hawai‘i passes landmark legislation to rein in illegal short-term rentals, help keep housing affordable for Aloha State residents

Hawaii Short-Term Rentals

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: DOL overtime rule will hurt hotels and limit employee opportunities

DOL overtime rule

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.

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.

Chris Ely

Head of Hotel & Hospitality Asset Management

Chris Ely is a proven hotelier and Asset Manager with over 20 years of hotel operations experience, from luxurious resorts to mid-scale and high-end city hotels. Based in Singapore, Chris currently leads the asset management and operator selection business for CBRE, where he works closely with owners, investors and operators to unlock value by optimising profitability.

Winnie Ho

VP Digital & Technology Solutions

Winnie has been working in the hospitality industry since 2005, and she took on the role of VP of Digital & Technology Solutions at MGM in 2023. She leads a team of more than 100 staff supporting 2 integrated resorts, over 12K employees, more than 250 applications, and more. Winnie's aim is to deliver outstanding customer service with cutting-edge technologies, and she has led many technology projects successfully, including some pioneering ones such as intelligent RFID gaming tables and an all-in-one employee mobile app.

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