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Feb 1, 2007 · An inadequate security claim against a hotel requires the plaintiff to prove that the loss was foreseeable to the hotel. To defend against testimony that an injury was foreseeable, the hotel will be most likely to succeed when guided by counsel with a detailed knowledge of local law enforcement, local government and the local hotel industry.
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Dec 15, 2023 · In 2017, Barth and Barber released the third edition of their textbook “Hospitality Law: Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry.” This review focuses on the scope and depth of the legal areas it covers. It examines whether the book strikes the right balance between practicality, feasibility, and conventions within the hotel industry. The authors aim to provide guidance to ...
- Hospitality / Hotel Law Topics
- Legal Topics in Coursework
- The Changing Legal Hotel Environment: Issues and Content
- Working with The Law
- Conclusion
The legal environment in all business sectors is adapting to new challenges. In the service industries, consumer rights protection as it is related to tourism and hospitality is an important issue for overall society and includes the right for proper quality of service, and the right to receive services in compliance with the requirements of the le...
Many legal topics are regularly included in course-work but students are not immersed in the topics as they would be in a law school. A hospitality law course could have descriptors and goals as reflected below, which come from our school's curriculum. 1. Knowledge:Identify the four essential components that must be present to create a valid contra...
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the hotel industry like no other event in history. The pandemic has also raised several legal issues that hoteliers need to consider when and if closing their hotel is required, which may include furloughing or laying off staff and applying for government assistance in accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief a...
One of the pressing issues for hospitality businesses (and hospitality business program graduates) is recruitment hiring. Given the number of layoffs, furloughs and business closings since the pandemic began, most lawsuits related to employees are hiring claims center around what, if anything, was promised to former employees, questions asked durin...
In the COVID-19 crisis era, there is no individual blame that can be assessed and/or assigned for the pandemic and its impact on lodging operations. It is questionable if the COVID-19 crisis could have been prevented. However, going forward, hotels owners and operators can plan for whatever the next crisis will or might be and be prepared. A plan t...
Overview. This chapter examines the concepts of risk management and legal liability in tourism and hospitality. We’ll review theoretical risk concepts and practical risk management applications while exploring applicable areas of statute, tort, and contract law. Insurance and occupational health and safety are also discussed.
- Don Webster
- 2015
- Common Safety Hazards. We’ll start with the obvious operational hazards, such as slips, trips, and falls. These risks aren’t unique to the world of hospitality, but the industry is especially prone to these types of incidents.
- Hazardous Chemicals. Cleanliness and sanitation have always been hot topics in the hospitality world, but especially so since COVID-19. Your clients’ efforts to keep everyone safe and remain compliant also expose workers (and customers) to an array of potential hazards.
- Property Damage. This category covers a wide array of potential situations. Theft, vandalism, fires, and floods are obvious hazards, but there may be some risks your clients haven’t yet considered.
- Food Contamination. Even in the cleanest kitchens with the most cautious staff, the unexpected can still happen. A power outage or equipment failure can spoil perishable items.
11.6 Conclusion. Risk management in tourism and hospitality is complex, involving aspects of adhering to statutory requirements, taking steps to ensure occupational health and safety requirements are met, and undertaking an analytical approach to mitigating potential liabilities. Most of the actions required need to be proactive by the ...
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Nov 8, 2023 · 4. Recreation & entertainment. Because businesses in the hospitality industry often rely on consumers’ disposable income, they market to customers’ desire for entertainment that refreshes the mind, body, and spirit. In addition to lodging, travel services, and culinary delights, hospitality is full of indoor and outdoor recreation.
