Risk Mitigation in the Service of Alcohol
Watch Full Session Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkB70U2GDtk This second session of the Virtual Seminar on Risk Management & Loss Prevention is presented by Stephen Barth, Founder of HospitalityLawyer.com. You can download this presentation’s accompanying materials here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2uo67sqr2n…
New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations
Anyone born after 2008 will not be able to buy cigarettes or tobacco products in their lifetime, under a law expected to be enacted next year. “We want to make sure young people never start smoking,” Health Minister Dr. Ayesha Verall said. The move is part of a sweeping crackdown on smoking announced by New […]
Is Emotionally Intelligent Leadership a Solution to Your Labor Challenges?
Oye como va…or…here’s how it went down: Many, many moons ago, nearly at the onset of revenue management, I was booking a room for a weekend in Manhattan with a reservation agent for a major brand that will remain nameless. The agent was very hospitable while sharing with me that the rate for Friday night […]
CVS Announces Decision to Stop Selling Tobacco Products
CVS announced on February 5th, 2014 a decision to pull all tobacco products from their shelves by October. The decision will cost the company about $2 billion a year, but company leaders can no longer justify selling tobacco products under a pharmacy and future-oriented health brand. Other pharmacies may follow in CVS’ footsteps soon. In […]
Foxwoods Casino Workers Suffer in Legal Stand-Off
Smoking bans are usually enforced by state and local officials. But what happens when a business falls outside the law’s jurisdiction? Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot tribe and local indoor smoking laws do not apply to businesses with Native American sovereignty. While most local bars, restaurants, and indoor public […]
Litigation Trends: Looking Ahead Into 2020
Based on the lawsuits filed in 2019, here are the top hotel industry legal battles to watch for in 2020. In 2019, litigation heated up in several areas that will undoubtedly continue into 2020, and prudent hotel operators will give them proper consideration as protocols and training priorities are established for 2020. The first and […]
Travel Safe / Stay Safe
Co-Written by: Marilyn Faz Traveling for business or leisure can be both rewarding and distracting – taking your attention away from potential dangers that come with it. If you often travel for business, the repetition or tediousness of travel can desensitize you to the risks. For some, however, travel safety is always at the forefront […]