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US Department of Labor /Staffing Companies/Risks Oct 23, 2013: Under the FLSA, an employment relationship must be distinguished from a strictly contractual one. An employee – as distinguished from a person who is engaged in a business of his or her own – is one who, as a matter of economic reality, follows the usual path of an employee and is dependent on the business that he or she serves.

Six Questions Hoteliers Should Ask to Evaluate Sustainable Technologies Oct 21, 2013

When hoteliers and vendors communicate early on to evaluate a common series of due diligence issues, it enables both parties to rapidly and efficiently identify whether a technology, service or product makes sense for a particular hospitality asset.

What Is Equity Investment? Oct 6, 2013: How the Debt-to-Worth Ratio Affects Your Loan Application

A Message to Hotel and Restaurant Managers Oct 5, 2013: Connecting the Dots: Every Worker Should Know Know Why They Matter

SEEING DOUBLE: DUAL-BRANDED HOTELS ACROSS THE WORLD Oct 1, 2013: SEEING DOUBLE:
DUAL-BRANDED HOTELS ACROSS THE WORLD

Commercial Financing Glossary of Terms Sep 12, 2013: National Commercial Property Loans

How to Maximize Revenues and Minimize Costs Sep 4, 2013

Some of today's most profitable hospitality organizations are the lowest-cost competitors in their industries. Where these organizations really shine is in getting the balance right - implementing revenue management techniques and formulating a distribution strategy to maximize revenues and minimize costs.

5 Questions You Must Ask Your Credit Card Processor Aug 30, 2013

5 Things You Need To Ask Your Credit Card Processor

To prepare for this complex marketplace, here are five questions to ask to make sure you're getting the best deal.ust Ask Your Credit Card Processor

Hotel Cuts Water Use Nearly 80% Aug 7, 2013

Is that possible? Hotel Andaluz in Albuquerque, New Mexico, claims they've done just that. Reopening after a $30 million remodel, the Andaluz reduced their water use by 78% with their water savings program.

The Andaluz, which previously existed as the La Posada hotel, was extensively remodeled according to LEED standards. In order to cut water use, the Andaluz developers implemented numerous waster and energy saving conservation measures,