Indian-American hoteliers in New York City are opposing the Safe Hotels Act, a recently proposed bill. Introduced by Councilwoman Julie Menin, this measure would impose more stringent regulations on hotels, including the need to obtain annual license renewals and refrain from outsourcing cleaning duties. Important figure in the New York City Minority Hotel Association (NYCMHA), mukesh Patel, is concerned that the law may harm small companies owned by immigrant families. Thirty-year-old indian expat mukesh Patel said the measure may drive up expenses, compel businesses to form unions, and perhaps force some hotels to close.

He claims that the COVID-19 epidemic is still affecting them and other hotel owners, and they are afraid that the new regulations would make matters worse. Additionally, they worry that the additional rules may deter investors and make it more difficult to obtain financing. The hotel owners also mention that their staff members already undergo training, which covers topics including knowledge of sex trafficking. They wonder why, given that other companies also outsource services, their sector is the focus of harsher regulations.
 
The bill's proponents, including Councilwoman Julie Menin, contend that the introduction of these new laws is necessary to increase security and deal with issues such as sex trafficking in hotels. They cite concerns and current crime data as justifications for the increased monitoring. Indian-American hotel owners express hope that their concerns would be taken seriously and want a balanced strategy that protects the safety of both hotel visitors and the means of subsistence for industrious immigrant families.
 
 

 
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01/09/2024 08:20 AM