Finally! Relief from Abusive ADA Litigation in California? Maybe not. . . / Jim Butler / January 20
January 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Finally! Relief from Abusive ADA Litigation in California? Maybe not. . . By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com January 31, 2013 Hotel Lawyer talking about California's new law aimed at ADA litigation reform. ADA litigation claims have skyrocketed. Since January 2005, 16,530 ADA lawsuits -- lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") -- have been filed in federal courts across the country. Even more have been filed in state courts. In the article below, two senior members of our Global Hospitality...
AH&LA Reminder: ADA Pool and Spa Accessibility Deadline Approaching on January 31, 2013 / Janua
January 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive January 11, 2013 - The deadline for pool and spa accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is just three weeks away, and AH&LA is urging members to review their properties for compliance. AH&LA was able to secure a one-year extension for compliance to January 31. According to current Department of Justice (DOJ) guidelines, all existing pools and spas at lodging facilities must do the following if it is "readily achievable": Provide at least one means of entry (pool lift or sloped entry) as long as it is readily achievable. Pools with 300 linear feet or more of...
ADA Defense Lawyer: Pool lift deadline of January 31, 2013 looms, but may be a diversion from enter
January 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ADA Defense Lawyer: Pool lift deadline of January 31, 2013 looms, but may be a diversion from enterprise-wide ADA compliance For the most recent update on this topic, click here By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com January 15, 2013 Hotel ADA Defense & Compliance Lawyer with some tips on what you should do now. January 31, 2013 is fast approaching and once again our phones are ringing off the hook and the emails are streaming in. Our hospitality clients want to know the latest being taken by the Department of Justice ("DOJ")...
Plans Scuttled to Build a 135-room Hotel and Conference Center near Atlantic City International Air
January 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jennifer Bogdan, The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jan. 11, 2013--Plans to build a 135-room hotel and conference center near Atlantic City International Airport have fizzled -- at least temporarily. The South Jersey Transportation Authority has canceled its contract with Argus Real Estate Development LLC, a Ventnor-based firm awarded the work in 2009 following a proposal process and more than two years of negotiations. The authority cited performance concerns, including the firm's failure to obtain building permits within the three-year wind...
Florida’s 249-room Omni Amelia Island Plantation Appoints Alan Barker as Director of Security / Jan
January 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive AMELIA ISLAND, FL (January 16, 2013) – The Omni Amelia Island Plantation, nestled between the dune-swept beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and natural saltwater marshes, has named Alan Barker as the new director of security. Barker will oversee the resort's and community's security operations, ensuring public safety functions are executed as directed by the Amelia Island Plantation Community Association. Additionally, Barker will manage security procedures and investigations, as well as create a positive and secure experience for all members and guests. Barker brings more than 19 years ...
Orbitz Insider Index Predicts New Orleans, New Zealand and Charleston to be Hottest Destinations of
January 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2013-- 2012 was a year of milestone events domestically and internationally that helped set the tone for travel in 2013. New Orleans, New Zealand and Charleston are projected to be among the top destinations this year in part due to new movie releases, national events and new hotel and flight offerings. The Orbitz "Look Back, Look Ahead" Insider Index identifies what got travelers moving in 2012 and projects top destinations and travel trends for the year ahead. WHAT WILL BE HOT FOR TRAVEL IN 2013? Orbitz team of leading travel experts and editors have combined their colle...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Mahesh Reddy as General Manager of the Westin Columbus in Ohio
January 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Columbus, Ohio, January 2, 2013. . . . . Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that Mahesh Reddy has been appointed general manager of the Westin Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. Reddy previously served as the general manager at the Hilton Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska. In his new role, Reddy will be responsible for managing the Westin Columbus' exceptional guest experience and accommodations as a downtown Columbus hospitality landmark. The Westin Columbus is managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. Reddy brings over 12 years of hosp...
Matthew Boris Promoted to Hotel Manager for the 400-key Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek i
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ORLANDO, Fla. (May 31, 2013) — Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, Orlando's newest upscale, Mediterranean-inspired resort, has promoted Matthew Boris to the role of hotel manager. Boris, formerly director of operations for the 400-room property, has been on staff since the resort's pre-opening in 2011. He shares more than 15 years of hospitality experience with the Wyndham Grand Orlando's established team. Boris' new role will involve overseeing the resort's network of teams including guest accommodations and sales and marketing. He will continue to direct day-to-day operatio...
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