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Why Cyber Insurance Is Critical for Limited-Service, Franchise Hotels’ Business Continuity
Hotels are favorite targets of cybercriminals, who are upping their game with increasingly sophisticated tactics to breach and shut down networks, demanding a ransom to get a system back online, and duping employees into providing confidential data and wire transfer of money. According to Cornell University and Freedom Pay research, 31% of hospitality providers have…
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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…
Women’s March on Washington – Hotels are Booked
This Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 the Women’s March on Washington is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Area hotels have been booked since Election Day, but last-minute accommodations may be found at luxury hotels, low-budget hotels, and vacation rentals. Hotel providers may want to have travel tips and restaurant recommendations on hand.
Ice Hotels, the Coolest Winter Accommodations
Ice hotels are one of the hottest, excuse me, coolest things going this winter. Pair them with ice castles, ice-themed festivals, and maybe even a drink sipped out of an ice goblet, and travelers are in for a weekend of chilled-fun offerings. Ice hotels are popping up all over the globe and offer guests an…
Dangers of Guest Bathroom Slips and Falls
Guest injuries due to bathtub or shower slips and falls remain a constant source of exposure for hospitality management, and no wonder considering the abundancy of potential risks. In fact, a study on hotel accidents conducted by Cornell University concluded that at 42%, slips and falls were the most common type of accident hotel guests…