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AHLA: Three-quarters of hotels will lay off more staff without federal aid
The latest survey by trade group American Hotel & Lodging Association says nearly three-quarters of hotels will be forced to cut more jobs without more financial help from the government.
The AHLA survey shows 68% of hotels still have less than half of their pre-pandemic employees working full time.
It conducted the survey with 1,000 respondents a week ago.
A new financial package has stalled in Congress with time fast running out.
AHLA had urged members to help ‘Save Hotel Jobs,’ an initiative for hoteliers to put pressure on lawmakers to secure a new Covid-19 financial package.
AHLA says it has led to 200,000 letters, calls, and tweets to Congress members.
"It’s time for Congress to put politics aside and prioritize the many businesses and employees in the hardest-hit industries. Hotels are cornerstones of the communities they serve, building strong local economies and supporting millions of jobs," said Chip Rogers, AHLA President and CEO.
"These are real numbers, millions of jobs, and the livelihoods of people who have built their small business for decades, just withering away because Congress has done nothing."
The current federal aid package expires at the end of this month.
"Every member of Congress needs to hear from us about the urgent need for additional support so that we can keep our doors open and bring back our employees," Rogers added.
The survey also found that 67% say they will only be able to survive for another six months without further financial help based on current occupancy rates and revenue.
Written by Ray Montgomery, US editor
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