Marriott International details its Los Angeles wildfire response, including 12,000 meals distributed, $245,000 in associate relief, and $1M in donated goods, alongside ongoing community celebrations for displaced and unhoused students.
AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta welcomed LA City Council amendments to the hotel minimum wage law, calling it necessary relief amid rising costs and declining travel demand.
LA City Council voted 9-6 to potentially postpone the $30/hr minimum wage for hotel and airport workers from 2028 to 2030, amid pressure from businesses threatening to repeal the city's gross receipts tax.
A new hospitality concept is quietly redefining the landscape of Los Angeles boutique hotels. Located in the heart of Koreatown, The Ivory is an intimate, 48-room urban sanctuary designed to offer guests a sense of belonging and considered design within one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
AHLA report shows LA hotels generate $12.5B annually but face rising costs and reduced investment, with 88% cutting staff due to city policies.
The March 2026 conference in LA recognized chapter excellence across categories from education to membership growth, with Ontario chapters winning multiple awards.
The coalition collected nearly double the required signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot, targeting LA's $742 million tax burden on business revenues.
Sonesta LAX increased average length of stay to 1.7 nights after a $42M renovation by targeting weekend leisure travelers and local guests.
Set beneath towering palms on iconic Doheny Drive, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces the appointment of Sebastian Hinsch as General Manager. The role marks a meaningful homecoming for the seasoned hospitality leader, who previously served as Hotel Manager at the property nearly a decade ago.
Kimpton Everly Hollywood, a stylish hillside respite with sweeping views of the LA skyline and Hollywood Hills, announces the appointment of Robert Boyd as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with more than 20 years of experience in the luxury and lifestyle sector, Boyd brings a people-first leadership style and a deep commitment to nurturing an environment that feels personal, welcoming, and locally connected.
Kimpton Everly Hollywood, a stylish hillside respite with sweeping views of the LA skyline and Hollywood Hills, announces the appointment of Robert Boyd as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with more than 20 years of experience in the luxury and lifestyle sector, Boyd brings a people-first leadership style and a deep commitment to nurturing an environment that feels personal, welcoming, and locally connected.
The event raised a record $2.1 million with 75 companies participating, while data shows 17% of hospitality workers have substance use disorders.
Today, Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts emerges as a refined new chapter in Los Angeles luxury, following a complete transformation that reimagines every corner of the property. Tucked along a tranquil edge of Beverly Hills, this hidden oasis provides a peaceful retreat just moments from the lively pulse and bustle of Rodeo Drive. A modern sanctuary where the city's lively rhythm seamlessly blends with serene elegance, Cameo Beverly Hills offers the perfect balance of luxury and calm for the discerning traveler.
Los Angeles occupancy remains below pre pandemic levels due to entertainment strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international travel, and 2025 wildfire disruptions. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entertainment production and international air travel are expected to stabilize, while ADR should grow.
By 2026, AI-native distribution systems that autonomously decide pricing and channel strategy will become essential infrastructure, directly impacting hotel asset valuations and cash flow predictability.
Hilton Los Angeles Airport has embarked on a $50 million renovation of its 1,234-room hotel, located close to the Los Angeles International Airport, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, and The Kia Forum.
Coury Hospitality, a leading lifestyle hospitality management company renowned for its exceptional service and innovative strategies that transform hotels into vibrant community hubs, has announced the opening of its newest property, the Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport. Located at 5249 West Century Boulevard, the hotel has been recently renovated after its conversion from a La Quinta by Wyndham hotel. The 280-room hotel is owned by NewcrestImage and managed by Coury Hospitality of Grapevine, Texas.
It’s the summer of the burn-it-down ballot measure in Los Angeles. For the past three months, labor unions and business groups have been locked in a protracted fight over a law, approved by the City Council in May, hiking the minimum wage for hotel employees and workers at Los Angeles International Airport to $30 per hour by 2028.
The travel industry’s outlook has brightened in recent months, driven largely by high-income travelers booking premium flights and luxury accommodations. But a full recovery remains uneven—particularly in segments serving middle- and lower-income travelers, who are scaling back spending amid persistent economic uncertainty.As we enter August 2025, the Los Angeles hotel industry—particularly properties near LAX—is facing a moment of both opportunity and pressure.
Fairmont Century Plaza is pleased to announce the appointment of Hiren Prabhakar as general manager of the iconic Century City property. A highly respected leader with over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience across five continents, Prabhakar will lead the continued evolution of the 400-room hotel, a landmark destination in Los Angeles known for its blend of historic significance and modern luxury.