PROTECT
NEW YORK CITY
TOURISM
Int. 991 is bad for everyone: hardworking New Yorkers, hotels, guests, hotel employees, the real estate market, and NYC’s larger tourism economy including restaurants, storefronts and other local businesses, to say nothing of New York City’s attractions.
We urge the New York City Council to reject this so-called “Safe Hotels Act” which is a government mandate that threatens the sustainability of New York City’s businesses and puts the livelihoods of thousands of dedicated workers at risk.
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New York City Council: Reject the so-called “Safe Hotels Act”
As New York City continues on the path to recovery from the prolonged economic impact of the pandemic, the tourism and hospitality industries have rebounded with pace. They are welcoming guests back to the city, reenergizing local communities, and providing New York City with the tax revenue dollars it needs to continue vital government services. These industries have a history of working in close partnership with city and state officials on sensible legislation that has allowed the industries to grow. However, Councilwoman Julie Menin’s newly proposed Int. 991 threatens to stifle that economic progress.
Int. 991 Is Bad For Everyone
As written, the expensive operational mandates could force the mass closure of NYC hotels, which in turn would raise hotel room rates and drive visitors elsewhere. This would cause devastating ripple effects across the city – impacting not only the hotel industry but also restaurants, storefront retail, and other local businesses that rely on hotel guests and city tourists to survive.
Tell NYC City Council to Reject Int. 991
Who We Are
The Coalition includes members of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC), the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the Coalition for Hotel Subcontractors, the NYC Minority Hotel Association, the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) and numerous other groups and stakeholders that support New York City’s tourism industry.
