The Beverly Hills Hotel

Beverly Hills, United States

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An iconic luxury hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, The Beverly Hills Hotel is known for its rich history, opulent accommodations, and world-class service. It has long been a symbol of glamour and sophistication, attracting celebrities and discerning travelers from around the globe.

CCI Score

-13.52

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Employee Impact Amid Boycott Over Owner's Anti-Gay Policies

A boycott targeting the hotel due to its owner's harsh anti-gay policies, which criminalize homosexuality under sharia law in Brunei, has led to significant economic and social strain on employees. Although The Beverly Hills Hotel pledged to support staff by maintaining schedules and compensating lost tips, the protests highlight the negative impact of the owner's authoritarian alignment on the hotel’s operations and public perception.

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Latest Events

MAY

20

2014

Employee Impact Amid Boycott Over Owner's Anti-Gay Policies
-5.14

A boycott targeting the hotel due to its owner's harsh anti-gay policies, which criminalize homosexuality under sharia law in Brunei, has led to significant economic and social strain on employees. Although The Beverly Hills Hotel pledged to support staff by maintaining schedules and compensating lost tips, the protests highlight the negative impact of the owner's authoritarian alignment on the hotel’s operations and public perception.
-50

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The boycott against the hotel, spurred by its owner's implementation of harsh Islamic sharia laws that criminalize homosexuality, demonstrates a problematic alignment with authoritarian policies. This negative public and political behavior reflects widespread condemnation of the oppressive policies, even as protestors call for targeting government trade ties.

Beverly Hills Hotel Boycott Shifts Focus to Employees
+30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The Beverly Hills Hotel attempted to mitigate the negative effects of the boycott on its employees by ensuring full scheduling and compensating for lost tips, reflecting a commitment to labor rights and a protective stance towards its workforce.

Beverly Hills Hotel Boycott Shifts Focus to Employees
-20

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The prolonged boycott and ensuing economic pressures underscore the structural influence of politicized consumer actions, negatively impacting the hotel's economic stability.

Beverly Hills Hotel Boycott Shifts Focus to Employees
MAY

08

2014

Celebrity Boycott of The Beverly Hills Hotel Over Authoritarian Ties
-21.89

Celebrities and demonstrators have launched a boycott against The Beverly Hills Hotel due to its ownership ties to Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, whose recent implementation of severe Sharia penal laws has drawn widespread condemnation. The protest, which includes high-profile figures like Ellen DeGeneres and Jay Leno, reflects public disapproval of the hotel's association with repressive, authoritarian policies.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The public boycott and protest highlight a clear rejection of the hotel's association with authoritarian governance. The hotel's ownership connection to Hassanal Bolkiah, who recently enforced brutal Sharia penal laws, contributes to a perception of complicity with oppressive policies, triggering significant public and political backlash.

Why Celebrities Are Boycotting This Iconic Hotel - HuffPost
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 29

The hotel's continued affiliation with an owner who enforces authoritarian policies reflects poorly on its business ethics. Despite public pressure and concerns raised by employees about their future, there has been little effort to distance the establishment from the oppressive actions of its owner, thereby undermining ethical business practices.

Why Celebrities Are Boycotting This Iconic Hotel - HuffPost