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ADA compliance and defense lawyer alert: ADA pool lift deadline extended to January 31, 2013 May 24, 2012: The new pool lift Compliance Date is January 31, 2013. The Amendment acknowledges that the DOJ's January 31, 2012 technical advisory caused "significant concerns and misunderstandings among a substantial number of pool owners and operators" with respect to the new technical requirements pool lift must .

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ADA Customer Services Best Practices May 11, 2012: Accessible Customer Service Practices for Hotel and Lodging Guests with Disabilities

Serious (and amusing) Customer Irritations about Hotel Guestrooms! May 2, 2012: Since starting this series it seems that everyone hates everything about hotel bedrooms. In our final article on this topic, here is a list of miscellaneous comments that we have received.

Green Suites’ Top Ten Ways for Hotels to Celebrate Earth Day Everyday Apr 20, 2012: Hoteliers across the globe are in a unique position to positively impact the environment, their bottom lines, experiences, outlooks and loyalty of their guests. Here’s a “Honey do” short list of environmental initiatives that cost little in the way of time and monies, yet have immediate significant positive impact for participating properties and our precious planet.

The Future of Hotels is Green REMEMBER EARTH DAY APRIL 22 Apr 19, 2012: The average hotel stay can be a huge drain on the environment; from wasteful long showers and blasting air conditioning to the unnecessary luxury of a daily linen service. Through a few simple steps, hotels and guests can greatly minimize the environmental burden of an overnight stay.

102 Hospitality (Hotel) Safety Resources Apr 19, 2012: Below are links to 102 free hospitality safety and health resources. These hotel best safety practices include: tool box talks, bulletins, fact sheets, webinars, posters, and guidelines.

Hotel Amenities - to Dispense…or Not to Dispense? Mar 29, 2012: Proponents and skeptics abound on each side of the divide, as with many other alternatives to the tried and true business methodologies. Regardless of which side you (or your brand) find yourself, one thing above all is a clear indicator of the potential for this sustainable alternative: Cost savings.

WASTE ASSESSMENT FORM Mar 21, 2012: First steps to a waste management program is a waste audit. During a waste audit, the auditor investigates the sources, composition, weight, volume, and destinations of the waste that your hotel generates. By learning more about the trash your hotel generates, you can be better informed about the products you buy that contribute to waste and be better prepared to more efficiently dispose of it, saving money and improving your green hotel's environmental performance.

Updates on Fire Safety in Hotels - The Responsibilities and Challenges Mar 16, 2012: FIRE SAFETY & THE LODGING INDUSTRY: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED ??

If you follow the issue of fire safety in hotels and motels, you might conclude today that the lodging industry’s historical problem with fires has largely been eradicated. Your conclusion would be partially correct.