Carbon Monoxide the Silent Killer for Hoteliers
Stephen was recently asked to comment in an article in Hotel News Now covering the tragic deaths of three guests at a Best Western in Boone, North Carolina, which has brought to light the real danger of carbon monoxide poisoning in hotels. Damon Mallatere, president of Appalachian Hospitality Management, which manages the Best Western in Boone, has […]
People are normal until they check into a hotel room…
Hotels are typically fairly lenient on accidents in rooms and damage caused by guests, despite worries we may have to the contrary. Injuries, spills and other accidents can cause damage that is usually covered by the hotel itself. But why, exactly, do so many hotels find themselves dealing with strange guest accidents? In a story […]
Child’s Death Brings Up Questions About Alcohol Sales at NFL Games
Betina Pierson’s daughter was killed while walking beside a roadway in Indianapolis on Dec. 19, 2010. The driver was drunk and on his way home from a Colts football game. The horrible death has brought up a lawsuit and also questions about serving alcohol at sporting events. Pierson wants Centerplate, the food and beverage provider […]
Article by Stephen: Ban Smoking and Lighters in Planes and Airports: Fire and Jet Fuel? Everyone Knows Better
In this article by Stephen Barth, he lays out a strong argument supporting a ban on smoking and having lighters in planes and airports. With the items that are confiscated at airport security, why are passengers allowed to bring lighters and other incendiary devices on planes while shampoo is confiscated? Stephen argues that a smoking […]
Tourism and Travel Questions for Mexico After Safety Threats
**Originally posted on February 9, 2013 by Los Angeles Times** MEXICO CITY — You might be hard-pressed to find the word “Mexico” in some of the advertising for tourist resorts in Mexico. Brands like “Riviera Maya” often eclipse the name of the country where those lush beaches are located. As deadly violence that has haunted […]