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The Beat Doesn’t Go On as Lawsuits Hit Hospitality Industry for Copyright Infringement
Walk into any hotel lobby, restaurant, or bar with music playing. Even when the music is background noise, it’s integral to the establishment’s ambiance and elevating the guest experience. Yet without proper licensing, establishments are taking a big risk of being hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. Hotels, bars, and restaurants around the country are…
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Now Accepting Restaurant Sales Growth: Will the Industry Rise?
Party of five, your table is ready! Now we’re talking: After nearly a year of consecutive negative restaurant sales growth, the industry experienced a jump in sales, breaking its 10-month-long record of decline. But what contributed to the growth and, more important, will it last?
How Hotels Are Handling the Ban-the-Box Movement in Background Checks
More than 150 cities and counties in 25 states across the country have adopted what is widely known as “ban-the-box” laws so that employers consider a job candidate’s qualifications first, without the stigma of a criminal record. More jurisdictions are also adopting policies in addition to ban-the-box, such as incorporating the best practices of the…
Hotels Under Cyber Attack: IHG Data Breach
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which owns thousands of hotels worldwide, disclosed earlier this month that a credit card breach impacted at least a dozen of its properties. This is just the latest cyber attack that has hit some of the largest hotel and hospitality chains over the past years – from Kimpton Hotels to…
Our Picks for Awesome African-American owned Hotels
February is Black History Month. Do you know how many of the 58,000 hotels nationwide are owned by African-Americans? There are about 700 African-American owned hotels and that number is growing, according to NABHOOD (the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers).
Kari’s Law Has Made Hotels Safer
Kari’s Law has made hotels safer for everyone. No matter where you are in the US, when you dial 9-1-1, you should connect with emergency services immediately. The deadline to become compliant with Kari’s Law passed on Feb. 16, 2020. Hotels and other buildings with multiple phone lines are now safer places to be because…
How Would The Hospitality Industry Cope Without Immigrants?
Did you know that unauthorized immigrants represent about 10 percent of the U.S. labor force in the leisure and hospitality industry? States like New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida typically employ more unauthorized immigrants in the restaurant and hotel industries, whereas jobs in construction are more available for immigrants in southern states, according to the…
Destination: Luxury Wedding Plans
Move over, holiday proposals, and make way for luxe wedding plans! Couples tying the knot in 2017 and beyond may be following the trends of vintage glamour, idyllic destinations, and tailored menus with local brews and bespoke spirits. Gone are the days of a simple (read: ridiculously not simple) wedding day. Enter wedding extravaganzas, where…
Sanctuary Restaurants Popping Up Nationwide
More than 150 restaurants nationwide have declared themselves “sanctuary restaurants.” But what does this mean? For starters, it’s a way for small or large establishments to declare their commitment to anti-discrimination policies in response to potential immigration changes. It is a way for these businesses to ensure safety for immigrants who may face workplace mistreatment…
Preventing Slips and Falls in Winter Months
Slip and fall accidents account for 15% of all accidental deaths in the United States. Annually, an estimated one million Americans will have an injury related to a fall, 600,000 will be hospitalized and 17,000 deaths will occur. Studies find most injuries result from contact with outside surfaces. Property owners could be liable for injuries…
Bars, Restaurants Responsible for Patrons’ Actions Under Dram Shop Laws
Dram shop laws allow establishments like bars and restaurants that sell alcohol to be held accountable for damage or injury caused by their patrons. There are 41 states with dram shop laws to varying degrees. Those states without dram shop laws are Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Virginia. Dram shop cases…