Vishnu Rageev R.

Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.

remittance tax USA

Trends & Issues

Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ sparks concern

The bill's 5 percent remittance tax on non-citizens worries millions of Indians

L.A. Council Approves $30 Minimum Wage for Hotels

Trends & Issues

L.A. council approves $30 minimum wage for hotels

A second vote will be held soon, as the approval was not unanimous

hotel tariffs and trade tensions

NewGen: Tariffs, trade tensions drive up PIP costs

‘Extended-stay assets rank among the most in-demand listings’

FTC’s ‘Junk Fees Rule’ takes effect May 12

Trends & Issues

FTC’s ‘Junk Fees Rule’ takes effect May 12

Hotels must include and clearly list all fees in the total price at checkout

Report: Indian Hospitality to hit $13 Billion by 2027

Report: Indian hospitality to hit $13 billion by 2027

The surge is driven by domestic tourism, foreign arrivals and MICE growth

AHLA members meet with U.S. lawmakers to discuss key hospitality legislation impacting hotel owners and workers

AHLA shares priorities with lawmakers

They discussed tax and workforce measures to protect small businesses, boost growth

CBRE: US Hotel RevPAR to Grow 1.3 Percent in 2025

CBRE: RevPAR to grow 1.3 percent in 2025

The recent forecast assumes 1.4 percent GDP growth in 2025