Marriott Vows to Stop Using Single-Use Plastic Toiletries by 2020
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The switch from using miniature shampoo, conditioner, and soap bottles to installing more sustainable, refillable versions is certainly significant — especially coming from the largest hotel company in the world. — Rosie Spinks
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It could be lights out for tiny toiletries.
Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel chain, said Wednesday it will eliminate small plastic bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel from its hotel rooms worldwide by December 2020. They’ll be replaced with larger bottles or wall-mounted dispensers, depending on the hotel.
The move follows a
similar announcement last month by IHG, which owns Holiday Inn, Kimpton and other brands. IHG said it will eliminate about 200 million tiny bottles each year by 2021. Last year, Walt Disney Co. said it would replace small plastic shampoo bottles at its resorts and on its cruise ships. Many smaller companies, like the five Soneva Resorts in Thailand and the Maldives, have also ditched plastic bottles.
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Can Wearable Technology Keep Hotel Staff Safe?
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The concept of wearable technology, a few decades ago, might have seemed rather farfetched — at least, in the way that we now know it to exist. With
studies predicting that 28.7 million Americans 18 and older will use a smartwatch next year, more than 8 million Americans aged 55 and older expected to use a wearable device, and the realization that
23 Apple watches are sold per minute, the demand for ultra-convenient, hands-free technology is undeniable. Seemingly everywhere we turn, we see individuals checking emails and answering phone calls from their watch, closely tracking their workout via a chest strap device, or monitoring details of their sleep patterns from a multi-sensor ring.
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Visit us at the
California Lodging Expo® and Conference on October 21, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles - Commerce Casino or contact us at
888 415-0977 or
sales@reactmobile.com.
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Human Trafficking Model Notice
Do you have your required Human Trafficking posters up?
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Senate Bill 1193 added Section 52.6 to the Civil Code. The law requires specified businesses and other establishments, as of April 1, 2013, to post a notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of telephone hotline numbers to seek help or report unlawful activity. Additional requirements were added with the enactment of SB 225 and AB 260 (2017). SB 225 requires the model notice to provide a specified number that victims can text for services and support, while AB 260 added hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns to the list of specified businesses required to post the model notice.
There are specific posting mandates, language requirements, and penalties for failure to post. The mandated notice is available on this website for downloading. Each mandated business is required to post the notice in English and Spanish. In addition, for businesses located in specific counties, a third language posting is required.
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California Employers Should Monitor These 10 Critical Bills as the Legislative Year Comes to a Close
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As the 2019 legislative year is about to come to a close, there are a number of critical labor and employment proposals still making their way to Governor Newsom’s desk. With just four short weeks remaining for the Legislature to pass bills, there will be a flurry of activity as everyone watches to see which bills cross the finish line on or before the September 13 deadline.
As California employers are used to by now, the Legislature continues to push the envelope when it comes to labor and employment proposals and many of these bills, if signed into law, will greatly impact the employer community. This is also Governor Newsom’s first year in office, so there is an element of high drama as nobody really knows what action he might take on these legislative proposals.
But we will all find out shortly, as the Governor has until October 13 to sign or veto measures. In the meantime, California employers should closely monitor the following bills:
By far the most significant issue facing the California Legislature this year, AB 5 is a labor-sponsored measure to
codify the “ABC test” for determining whether an individual is an employer or an independent contractor that was adopted last year by the California Supreme Court in the Dynamex case.
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Fisher Phillips offers special rates to CLIA Lodging Members. Call 916.925.2915 or email info@clia.org to learn more.
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CLIA Hosted Sexual Harassment Training and Certification Workshop in Southern California
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Attendees reported that despite the seriousness of the subject matter, they appreciated the presentation and enjoyed the networking.
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Hotels Have Piled On the Brands. In a Downturn, That Could Be a Problem.
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The View Lounge at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel. The acquisition of Starwood in 2016 brought the number of Marriott’s hotel brands to 30.CreditCreditJim Wilson/The New York Times
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Moxy and Motto. Autograph, Avid and Alila. Edition, Element and Even. Big hotel management companies have been acquiring or inventing new brands at a dizzying pace in the past several years.
But as the long bull market shows signs of fatigue, some industry analysts are starting to ask: What will become of all these upstart brands when the economy sours?
“The hotel industry historically has been very cyclical,” said Flo Lugli, principal of Navesink Advisory Group, a travel technology consulting firm. “It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when the downturn will happen.”
The major hotel companies, including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, have had all sorts of reasons to add brands, starting with the changing tastes of travelers, particularly younger ones, who no longer want the cookie-cutter sameness that was once the industry’s strong suit.
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California Surfing Day
September 2019
Surfing has long been a key component of California culture. In 2018, the California Legislature declared surfing the official state sport and named Sept. 20 as California Surfing Day.
Please join Visit California in taking part in celebrating the Golden State’s famed surf culture on Sept. 20. A number of resources have been developed for businesses and destinations to help spread the word in your local communities, including social media imagery and posts, an official logo and more. Share your celebrations online using the hashtag #CaliforniaSurfingDay to show the world how the Golden State rides its waves.
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Excellence in Lodging & Hospitality Awards
Recognize Your Best!
- Your Property
- Your Ownership
- Your Staff
- Your Renovation
- Your New Build
- Your Community Service
- Your Marketing Campaign
Entries will be accepted no earlier than August 15, 2019 and no later than October 10, 2019. Awards will be presented at the Evening Reception at the California Lodging Expo® and Conference on October 21, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles – Commerce Casino.
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Scholarship Applications Accepted Until October 10th!
Application, including all required attachments, must be received
no earlier than August 15, 2019 and no later than October 10, 2019
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Scholarships
will be presented at the Evening Reception at the California Lodging Expo® and Conference on October 21, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles – Commerce Casino.
Send to:
CLIA Scholarship Fund
California Lodging Industry Association
1017 L Street #527
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 925-2915 / Fax: (916) 686-1321
info@clia.org
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Free Marketing Training Videos
Learn:
- How to attract more guests from China
- How to make your guests from China love your hotel
- How to create more brand loyalty with guests from China
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Vail Ross, Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Marketing for
STR, Smith Travel Research
will be the Lodging Expo keynote speaker
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Ms. Ross’s presentation,
"Hotel Industry Performance: That Was Then, This Is Now, What About Tomorrow?"
will be the highlight of the popular trade show.
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What Else Can Attendees Expect?
Certification Workshops:
- Human Trafficking Awareness and Education certification presented by Leavitt Pacific Insurance, satisfies the California legal requirement.
- Has Governor Newsom Changed the Game?: A Legislative and Employment Law Review presented by John Mavros of Fisher Phillips
- Workplace Sexual Harassment Training for Managers presented by Andrew Sommer of Conn Maciel Carey, meets the sexual harassment training requirements in California
- Are You Ready for 2020? Panel discussion with four industry experts who will share their insights on preparing for the future. Moderator: Neal Patel, AAHOA Secretary.
Fun:
- Grand Prize Drawing Royal Kona Resort - 5 night stay in Kailua Bay Jr. Suite
- Cash Prizes Drawings
- Expo Raffle for Getaway and Great Prizes
- Free Wine Tasting and Appetizers
- Evening Reception with Excellence Awards and Scholarships Presentation
- Networking, Networking, Networking
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Thank You To Our Expo Sponsors
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We Appreciate Our CLIA Sponsors
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