Preparation for the Hurricane Season Includes Insurance and Risk Reviews, William F. “Chip” Merlin, Jr. Esq. Once
again, the Atlantic hurricane season is looming. With it comes a sense
of apprehension for all along the coast, especially for those in the
hospitality industry. For many, a few months’ income will make or break a
business, so a severe storm brings potential ruin for a business that
is not sufficiently insured. While business owners cannot predict a
storm, they can protect their businesses financially; understanding both
the insurance product and a business’ risk is essential. Read more Pool Area Seasonal Checklist, Maria Bella -
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pre-season and in-season staff training. Provide verbal, written, and
hands-on training, and have staff SIGN attendance logs. -
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all repairs and renovations to ensure compliance with current codes. If
variances have been granted, check with applicable government agencies
to determine if a written copy of the variance must be on file at your
facility. Click here for the complete checklist. HospitalityLawyer.com News Register today for the Global Congress on Legal, Safety, and Security Solutions in Travel The Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, in coordination with HospitalityLawyer.com, invites you to the first-ever Global Congress on Legal, Safety, and Security Solutions in Travel, scheduled for August 25-28, 2011, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Don't
miss sessions addressing the most pressing loss prevention & risk
management issues affecting the global travel, tourism, &
hospitality industries: -
A Global Survey of Hotel Fires: Mitigating Them and Reacting to Them -
Insurance Anomalies Around the Globe -
Insurance for All Aspects of Business Travel -
Best Extraction Practices in Volatile Circumstances…Learning from Egypt, Libya, and Japan -
Kidnap & Ransom: Prevention and Response -
Meeting Your Duty of Care: Making Security Assessments of Hotels & Transportation -
Developing a Travel Policy that Keeps Your Employees Legal, Safe, and Secure Industry Resources HospitalityLawyer.com Safety & Security Library Visit the Safety & Security Library
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that directly affect hotels and
restaurants. Fire Protection Management Tips The
U.S. Fire Administration publishes Coffee Break Training Bulletins,
providing technical training and administrative tips. Below are links to
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