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American Hotel & Lodging Association Quizzes Hoteliers on
Upcoming ADA Changes
Test Your Knowledge on New Employee Regulations
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News for the Hospitality Executive |
. Washington, D.C., July 21, 2011 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has launched a second part to its popular informational campaign testing hoteliers’ knowledge on what they need to know – and do – to be compliant with the revised 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for commercial facilities, also referred to as ADA Title III regulations. The first Test your Knowledge campaign helped members understand how their properties are required to provide guests with disabilities equal access to their facilities, goods, and services according to a new set of requirements relating to hotel facilities and operations. Answers provided assist members in learning what needs to be done before the March 15, 2012, deadline. The second part of the Test Your Knowledge campaign focuses on the changes hoteliers should be aware in regard to their employees and features five questions:
The ADA change is the first in a series of Test Your Knowledge campaigns to be released throughout the year. Each campaign will reflect on a timely issue and pose key questions to hotel owners and operators, with the answers, as well as the information and resources needed to stay ahead of the curve available online. Serving the hospitality industry for a century, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom-line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members. |
| Contact: Kathryn Potter [email protected] |