REMARKS
Council to vote on hotel licensing program legislation
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Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams introduces Introduction 991-C, which would establish a licensing program for New York City hotels. The legislation aims to promote health and safety in the hotel industry.
- The bill is sponsored by Council member Julie Menin
- It seeks to align the hotel industry with existing standards for other tourism-related businesses
- The legislation focuses on front desk coverage, security, and cleanliness
- Adams notes that New York City has a history of regulating businesses in the tourism industry to advance safety and well-being
Adrienne E. Adams
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Finally, introduction 991 c, sponsored by Council member Julie Menin, would establish a licensing program for New York City Hotels with the goal of promoting health and safety.
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New York City has a long regulated has long regulated businesses in the tourism industry, to advance the safety and well-being of New Yorkers and visitors.
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For example, sightseeing buses and guides and pedicab drivers are all currently required to obtain a license from DCWP, allowing the city to enforce health and safety regulations while giving consumers the information they need.
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This legislation seeks to align the hotel industry with this standard for front desk coverage, security, and cleanliness.
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We thank our staff members, Rachel Cordero, Natalie Melzer, Sara Sway.
