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Booking: The Gatekeeper that won’t Let Go & What Hotels can do about it!
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Booking: The Gatekeeper that won’t Let Go & What Hotels can do about it!

In May 2024, the European Union designated Booking.com as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a move intended to usher in fairer practices and transparency within the digital marketplace. The goal was to address concerns about data sha...

Melissa Rodrigues
Melissa Rodrigues
Lead Content Manager at GuestCentric
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Melissa Rodrigues
by Melissa Rodrigues
30 September 2024GuestCentric SystemsLegal
Booking: The Gatekeeper that won’t Let Go & What Hotels can do about it!
Artificial Intelligence Is Checking Into Your Hotel – Are You Ready?
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Artificial Intelligence Is Checking Into Your Hotel – Are You Ready?

Even though artificial intelligence has been a part of our lexicon for more than seventy years, artificial intelligence remains the latest bright shiny thing. Businesses large and small feel compelled to incorporate artificial intelligence into thei...

Robert E. Braun
Robert E. Braun
Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP
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Robert E. Braun
by Robert E. Braun
19 September 2024JMBMLegal
Artificial Intelligence Is Checking Into Your Hotel – Are You Ready?
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AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act

The Safe Hotels Act, proposed by the New York City Council, would negatively impact the city’s hotel industry, which contributes millions annually to the local economy, according to speakers at an industry rally held Thursday, September 12, at New Y...

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)
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AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act13 September 2024AAHOALegal
AAHOA Joins Rally in Opposition to New York City Council’s Proposed Safe Hotels Act
Press Release

Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill

Yesterday, over one thousand hotel owners, workers, and small business owners, as part of the newly formed Protect NYC Tourism Coalition, rallied on the steps of City Hall to fight against the City Council’s so-called “Safe Hotels” bill. The Coaliti...

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
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Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill13 September 2024AH&LALegal
Protect NYC Tourism Coalition rallies against City Council’s catastrophic hotel bill
Opinion

Hotel management agreements in France and the controversy surrounding the French versus English version

Can international hotel operators push for the English version of a hotel management agreement (HMA) executed in France to be legally enforced? The legal and operational aspects of the contract version are non-negligible, and the interests of each p...

Christopher Boinet
Christopher Boinet
Lawyer at the Paris Bar and Partner at In Extenso Avocats
In Extenso Avocats
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by Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat
29 August 2024In Extenso AvocatsLegal
In Extenso Avocats
Opinion

ADA Defense Lawyer: How to Respond to a Lawsuit filed by The Reddy Law Firm for Violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Disabled Persons Act, or ADA

An offshoot of the well-established Potter Handy firm, The Reddy Law Firm is quickly becoming known for its aggressive pursuit of claims under the California Unruh Civil Rights Act and the California Disabled Persons Act. These lawsuits, often refer...

Stuart Tubis
Stuart Tubis
Lawyer at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and a member of JMBM’s ADA Compliance & Defense Group
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Stuart Tubis
by Stuart Tubis
8 August 2024JMBMLegal
JMBM Global Hospitality Group
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Restaurants, Listen Up: Rethink How You Disclose Your Fees to Avoid Junk Fee Lawsuits

As lawyers who specialize in representing hospitality owners, developers, independent operators, and investors, we have a critical message for restaurants: it’s time to rethink how you disclose your fees. Recent changes in the legal landscape have s...

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Restaurants, Listen Up: Rethink How You Disclose Your Fees to Avoid Junk Fee Lawsuits 6 August 2024JMBMLegal
Restaurants, Listen Up: Rethink How You Disclose Your Fees to Avoid Junk Fee Lawsuits
Podcast

California ‘Junk Fees’ Laws Another Step in Hotels’ Pricing Transparency Journey

Jim Butler Discusses Pricing Transparency Laws on Hotel News Now PodcastEffective July 1, California implemented two new laws aimed at increasing transparency in advertised hotel room rates by addressing hidden or “junk” fees. These laws require man...

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California ‘Junk Fees’ Laws Another Step in Hotels’ Pricing Transparency Journey 2 August 2024JMBMLegal
California ‘Junk Fees’ Laws Another Step in Hotels’ Pricing Transparency Journey