Government Affairs - News

Smell the Coffee: Starbucks Ruling Highlights Risks Associated With Running Afoul of Tip Pool Statutes
April 8, 2008
In a recent case that has garnered national attention, a California court has ordered Starbucks Corporation to pay over $100 million in damages for violating California's "tip pooling" statute.

MLA Hosts Inaugural "Meet Your Legislator" Luncheon in Hyannis
April 8, 2008
The Massachusetts Lodging Association hosted the first of its “Meet Your Legislator” events at the Heritage House Hotel in Hyannis on March 28. Nearly two dozen hoteliers, legislators and others from all over Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket took advantage of a great opportunity to share thoughts and ideas on state and local political issues.

Tourist Season Brings International Travelers to Massachusetts
April 4, 2008
(BostonNOW) - 'Tis the season: Duck Tours, Freedom Trail guides in colonial dress, conventions, day-trippers, hordes of Europeans and about $12 billion pumped into Boston's economy from visitors and tourists.

Economic Stimulus Highlights
March 17, 2008
The Massachusetts Lodging Association’s Government Affairs Committee has provided a summary of the provisions contained in the recently-passed Economic Stimulus bill in Washington DC.