New J-1 visa rule hotels haven't audited for

Monday opened with a regulatory change most properties haven't audited for. The DHS has moved J-1 exchange visitors from Duration of Status to fixed admission dates. Practical consequence: if an intern arrives six weeks late, their program no longer stretches, it shortens. Hotels relying on these programs for peak season should review their entry dates now, because a delayed arrival no longer means a later exit. Hospitality Net reports the change hits the floor before it hits the report.

In the UK, seven Accor hotels changed hands. No details on buyer or price, but the deal confirms the British market is still active for repositioning assets. Meanwhile, hotels keep putting AI where the value isn't. Not to sound pushy, but before training another bot that answers the same as the website, maybe audit the processes that actually move the bottom line.

My take: real revenue management is still human. AI helps, but if it's not well directed, it's just another cost. And with J-1, those who act first will get the talent.