How LA hoteliers can prepare for the global stage amid a complex operating environment

Lara Shortz lays out a clear-eyed roadmap for LA hoteliers as the city prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic Games over the next few years. In her just-published piece for Hotel Dive, Lara unpacks what’s at stake for hoteliers navigating complex labor, compliance, and operational challenges. Her take? Strategic alignment among employers, unions, regulators, and city leaders is essential to ensure LA delivers a first-rate guest experience without compromising worker protections.