25.Jan.2012 2012 Hospitality Law Conference Preview: Mock Negotiation
A mock negotiation of a hotel management agreement featuring Lynne A. Messina, General Counsel at Highgate Hotels in Irving, Texas negotiating the ownership side, and Jeff Holdaway, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Marriott International in Bethesda, Maryland taking the side of the manager. Mitchell S. Berkey, a senior partner with Wolff & [...]
30.Nov.2010 Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth Questions Need for Front Desk Personnel to Stand During Entire Shift
Now here is one sure to cause a stir…. I have been wondering why in our hotels we make our front desk associates stand all day long. Yes, I know they get breaks, but standing for 8 hours a day cannot be good for feet or backs. I thought about this when I heard that [...]
03.May.2010 Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth Urges Attention to the Authorized Use of Medical Pot
As the authorized use of medical pot rises, innkeepers need to stay apprised from an employment perspective, as well as a guest accommodation one. I recommend the USAToday article “Medical pot use can conflict with job rules.”
12.Mar.2010 Hotel Lawyer Stephen Barth Questions Safety of Room Service for Breakfast Door Hangers
Let’s all remember this year that just because something makes money, doesn’t necessarily make it the right thing to do. Today, with the intense pressure on the bottom line, we need to remember it more than ever. One example of such a marketing initiative in hotels is the Room Service for Breakfast Door Hanger. These [...]