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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a significant shift in immigration enforcement policy under Attorney General Pam Bondi’s leadership, prioritizing aggressive prosecution of immigration-related violations – including at the workplace. In a memo issued to all DOJ employees, Bondi said that the “nation faces historic threats from widespread illegal immigration.” As a result, “immigration enforcement” now tops the DOJ’s list of prosecution priorities. While this shift should come as no surprise given the new administration’s immigration focus, employers should use this March 4 guidance as a reminder to take proactive steps to ensure immigration compliance. Here are the five biggest takeaways for businesses looking to stay one step ahead of the current changes.

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Trump’s New Tariffs Add Pressure to Construction Pipeline

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Higher fees on materials from Canada, Mexico and China will further squeeze project budgets and likely lead to delays and cancellations.

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Built to Last: How to Give Hotels a Sustainable Future

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Sustainability in hotel development and operations is moving at different speeds. Some hotel owners have yet to install LED lights, while others are embracing comprehensive programmes like B Corp and BREEAM.

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How to Optimize Your Hotel for AI Search Like ChatGPT

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Make no mistake, this is a valuable new booking channel. Semrush recorded a 300% increase in website referrals from ChatGPT. Meanwhile, 30% of travelers say they are likely to use AI to help with their travel planning this year. Tools like ChatGPT now include direct links to your hotel website, making it super easy for users to make a reservation.

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Nearly 50% of branded hotels are managed by third parties

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Hotel brands have increasingly turned to third parties such as Aimbridge, Highgate and Pyramid to manage their properties to help mitigate risk and lower corporate expenses while continuing to drive high fees. JLL said it expects franchised hotels to comprise a larger share of the branded hotel universe in the coming years.

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All hotels have to go through property improvement plans sooner or later, and many properties will change flags during the lifetime of a building. Securing the funds to support a renovation or a conversion, however, can be a very different challenge from financing a ground-up development.

From large resorts to boutique urban hotels, here are four stories of renovations and conversions and how their owners secured financing for the projects.

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