How to Safely Respond to Medical Episodes in a Hotel
Co-Written with Salvatore Caccavale of Global Hospitality Security Solutions At some point in their careers, hotel employees may be required to respond to a medical episode in one of the following circumstances: For the non-medical career professional, responding to a medical episode may be unnerving. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the growing list of […]
The Potential Dangers of Mixing Energy Drinks with Alcohol
In recent years, the practice of mixing energy drinks with alcohol has become increasingly popular, especially among young adults. This trend, often seen in social settings like bars, clubs, and parties, raises significant health and safety concerns. The combination can mask the physical manifestations of intoxication, leading to a higher risk of alcohol poisoning and […]
Beverage Sanitation in the Hospitality Industry: Key Practices
In the hospitality industry, beverage sanitation is as crucial as food safety. Proper beverage handling ensures that drinks are not only refreshing and enjoyable but also safe for consumption. Implementing rigorous sanitation practices can significantly reduce the risk of contamination and illness. This article explores key hygiene practices such as avoiding holding glasses by the […]
Talk’n TRM The Podcast | Ep 31 Stephen Barth
Join host Bex Deadman in an enlightening episode of Talk’n TRM, as she welcomes Stephen Barth, the founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, to the show. Stephen Barth is a prominent attorney and author, known for being the author of Hospitality Law and coauthor of Resturant Law Basics. As the founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, he has established a platform […]
TALABook with Stephen Barth
Join TALA and Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston Professor Stephen Barth to discuss his book Intelligent Emotions: On Self Responsibility, Owning Our Emotional Power, and Changing Our Reactions. This fun, insightful book delivers the tools to develop intelligent emotions, then demonstrates how to practice that emotional […]
The Benefits & Risks of Food Halls
Co-Written by: Matthew Giguere, Eric Barth The food hall revolution has captured the attention of both restaurant consumers and developers. Consumers are drawn to food halls due to the abundance of menu choices they offer, while developers see them as a way to mitigate investment volatility by licensing space to multiple food service entities under one […]
Fentanyl in Hotels: What You Need to Know to Keep Guests and Staff Safe
Drug overdoses are a significant problem in the United States, killing more than 107,000 people in 2021. Of those deaths, two-thirds were caused by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. While fentanyl is commonly used to manage severe pain, it is also abused, often added to heroin to […]
Mexico Bans Smoking in Hotels, Beaches, and Other Public Spaces
By: Michael Quinn If you’re planning a trip to Cancun, it might be best to leave the cigarettes at home. Mexico has just imposed a strict new law banning smoking in public places, including in hotels and on beaches. The legislation is some of the most restrictive of its kind worldwide. Outside areas at restaurants and […]
Best Practices in Preventing Dram Shop Liability
Presented by Stephen Barth, Founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, at The Hospitality Virtual Seminar on Legal Challenges in the Contract Food Service Management Industry.
A Look at Responsible Alcohol Service Training, Actions the On-Premise Should Take
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving remains the leading cause of death on our nation’s roads: “Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk driving crashes – that’s one person every 48 minutes in 2017… In 2010, the most recent year for which cost data is available, these […]