with the city ' s casino in the midst of a dramatic economic in business , operators are seeking labor cuts and other improvements from the unions representing 27 , 500 bellhops , housekeepers and waiters . but the authorities are taking a boundary across hotel lobbyists , from the top - end carlyle to the more budget - conscious doubletree inn , arguing they see no need to bend now that providers are cutting grades in an effort to load vacant cabins with tourists , executives and other travelers . it is far too soon to judge the monetary health of the industry , thought peter ward , ceo of the fresh american hotel and liquor trades council , an alliance of hotel unions .
The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council is an alliance of hotel unions.