Hotel Development

Unmasking Greenwashing: Avoiding Potentially Deceptive Practices

by J.S. Held in Hotel Development, Legal. Posted November 6, 2024

Introduction In today’s world, the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is brighter than ever. Stakeholders, including investors, consumers, and even corporate employees, are demanding that companies show their commitment to sustainability. However, this increased scrutiny has also exposed the danger of being labeled as having engaged in greenwashing. This is where businesses ...

Hospitality Industry Braces for NYC’s Safe Hotels Act: Top Things Employers Need to Know About What Could Become a Nationwide Trend

by Fisher Phillips in Hotel Development, Human Resources, Legal, Lodging. Posted October 29, 2024

New rules regulating hotels in NYC will likely take effect next May if Mayor Adams soon signs the Safe Hotels Act, which the City Council just passed by an overwhelming majority on October 23. NYC lawmakers are aiming to address safety concerns regarding human trafficking, crime, and cleanliness — but the act goes far beyond ...

A Comprehensive Guide to Substantial Structural Damage: Criteria, Repairs, and Code Compliance

by Erin Roberts in Hotel Development, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management. Posted October 24, 2024

Introduction: Substantial Structural Damage and Its Impact on Building Repairs Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a defined term within the International Code Council (ICC) building code library, which assesses the reduction in load-bearing capacity of a damaged building and may trigger required code upgrades during repair. An understanding of SSD and its implications is not only ...

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The New Hospitality Balancing Act: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence While Showing Care for Your Guests

by Fisher Phillips in Hotel Development, Lodging, Technology. Posted December 26, 2023

Hospitality is all about people: making them feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated. Excellent guest experiences often center around attentive service and a personal touch. So what would happen if some of that human element were augmented by artificial intelligence – or replaced by it? Would it improve service, or make it feel robotic? In this ...

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Franchise Law 101: FAQs

by Marisa Rauchway in Food & Beverage, Hotel Development, Legal. Posted December 21, 2023

1. What laws govern the franchise relationship? Franchising is governed by a complex set of federal and state franchise laws. On the federal level, the FTC requires – with limited exceptions – franchisors to provide a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to those seeking to purchase and open a franchise anywhere in the United States. FDDs are ...

Challenges With Hotel Staffing Contracts

by HospitalityLawyer.com in Food & Beverage, Hotel Development, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management. Posted May 24, 2021

The following video features Stephen Barth, Founder of HospitalityLawyer.com®, and Andria Ryan, Partner of Fisher Phillips, having a discussion on hospitality staffing company contracts. Tune in to the conversation for insights on utilizing staffing agencies, staffing contracts, and the impact they can have on hotels or restaurants.

What is the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry? (Why does It Matter?)

by Kirby Payne in Hotel Development, Lodging. Posted August 20, 2019

The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) was first published by a committee of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) in 1926. The committee was chaired by E. M. Statler the founder of Statler Hotels. Among the other eight Proprietary Committee members were the then owners of The Waldorf Astoria, ...

Hotel Operators Need to Address the Asymmetric Threat

by Security Strategies Today in Hotel Development, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted February 22, 2018

It’s happened again-a terrible attack on a hotel, followed a few days later by the deadly commandeering of an ambulance and its subsequent use as a bomb. Afghanistan, more than 16 years after the US and its NATO allies first launched an all-out assault on the Taliban and Al Qaeda, continues to be a hotbed ...

The Perils of Hotel Balconies

by admin in Hotel Development, Legal, Lodging, Safety & Security. Posted May 14, 2015

Many people enjoy having a balcony when staying at a hotel; between the outside air and sweeping views, there isn’t much to dislike. However, apart from general security concerns, this favorite amenity has a dark side that rears its head from time to time when tragic accidents permeate the news. On September 1, in St. ...

Boutique Hotel Brands From ‘Legacy’ Chains – Will They Work?

by admin in Hotel Development, Lodging. Posted February 1, 2015

It is clear that the boutique hotel niche is longer occupied by just a handful of rogue, counter cultural hoteliers. The evolution of lifestyle hotels from a very small, extremely specialized industry segment, to its current status as one of the fastest growing product types, has been nothing short of astounding. It is sometimes debated ...