On March 15, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) started enforcing the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design which replaced the 1991 ADA Standards. As previously written in this blog, hospitality entities were concerned with how the enforcement of these new standards applied to their existing swimming pools. The DOJ expected hotels and motels to modify their pools to …
[ Continue Reading... ]HospitalityLawyer.com is hosting a live webinar with David Moseley, Attorney at Glast, Phillips & Murray, P.C., next week titled: Have Gun, Will Travel: Dealing with Firearms in the World of Hospitality. The webinar will be a discussion of the challenges presented to hospitality venues arising from the increasing number of armed patrons and the impact this has on employees, guests, …
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As airlines cut back on flights and people carry on more baggage due to the charges imposed on checked baggage, it’s more important than ever that we remind ourselves that we are only one person on a flight of many. It would help all of us to cope better if we acted with courtesy and respect toward our fellow …
[ Continue Reading... ]Unfortunately, accidents and deaths occur during travel. Should hotels, airlines, rent-a-car companies, and other travel suppliers require travelers to provide contact information of a non traveling third party in the event of an emergency? Often, the establishment does not have a contact in the event of an emergency or death (to assist in notification and in the return of personal belongings). …
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