New York’s hotel industry is a critical driver of the regional economy, providing jobs to tens of thousands of people, powering the city’s tourism industry, and contributing billions in tax revenues to city and state coffers.
Supporters of the bill have argued that it is necessary to protect the health and safety of patrons and workers. Put simply, this is false. Just as egregiously, the bill takes aim at a core part of the industry’s business model by banning hotels from using subcontractors for a variety of services. Many hotels rely on third-party contractors to provide services like housekeeping, security, and other back-of-house operations. If hotels are not allowed to utilize these subcontractors, it will severely impact these businesses and could lead to significant job losses.