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Public Content Getting the Most out of your hotel franchise investment (Part 3 of 3)
Nov 29, 2011
Recent economic conditions, as well as the contractions, mergers and acquisitions between hotel companies, have magnified the franchise business model.   When one adds the territorial protection uneasiness and franchising fee concerns expressed by a multitude of members of organizations, taking an overview of franchising was the goal of this three-part article on what is timely and relevant. 

The final portion of this series will addresses additional marketplace challenges with examples of how to work with your franchisor in positive and proactive ways.
Public Content Getting the Most out of Your Hotel Franchise Investment (Part 1 of 3)
Nov 25, 2011
Franchising and branding continue to be integral parts of the hotel and hospitality landscape, with an estimated 28,200 of the 49,500 hotels (roughly 56%) in the US belonging to a branded or franchised organization. Another calculation projects that an estimated 68%+ of the more than 4,600,000 US hotel rooms1 ( or 3.1 million) are somehow brand affiliated, when management agreements and brand owned and operated hotels are included.
Public Content Continued Attention to Housekeepers - News Story on "Hyatt In the Hot Seat"
Nov 25, 2011

Two housekeepers at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara filed charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Nov. 18, alleging they were fired in retaliation after removing "sexually suggestive images" of themselves posted in a hotel work area.
Member Content Lessons from the 2011 U.S. Hotel Appraisals Hospitality Conference
Nov 7, 2011
More than 100 hotel owners, brokers, lenders, appraisers, consultants, and other experts convened at this year's U.S. Hotel Appraisals Hospitality Conference to share ideas and concerns about where things are headed for limited- and select-service hotels. Topics ranged from where to find funding for a hotel project to how a hotel operation can rise above the recent recession's murky tide. Here's a synopsis of what we learned.
Member Content Keep Thieves Out Of Your Enterprise
Nov 5, 2011
Guest Columnist Philp Farina Warns            
Avoid Becoming A Victim Of Physical Theft By Building Up Your Defenses


Member Content Why Asian investors are targeting U.S. hotels for purchase and investment, and what could it mean for you?
Sep 30, 2011
Why are U.S. hotels so attractive to Asian investors?

It seems like every day there is a new article about direct foreign investment in the United States -- particularly Asian or Chinese investment. This swelling wave of capital is largely focused on hotels, and the trend has some important implications. Asian investment accounted for 8 percent of U.S. hotels purchased in 2010, and Jones Lang LaSalle expects that this amount will increase to the low double digits in 2011.

Here is our quick recap of some most important considerations we have seen underlying the explosion of direct foreign investment by Asian investors.
Member Content Labor and Employment Alert: New Law Requires Employers to Post Employee Rights Notice by November 14, 2011
Sep 29, 2011

The NLRB is making it harder to stay union free.

A highly controversial new law, which many employers believe will unfairly foster union organizing, requires that employers post notices of employee rights -- including the right to organize, join or discuss the activities of a union. The law goes into effect on November 14, 2011.Employers must comply with the new rule whether they have a unionized work force or not.

Labor and employment lawyer Scott Brink, has outlined in his article below the requirements the new rule imposes on employers.
Public Content Volatile Changes in the Hotel and Hospitality Markets - Insights from Jim Butler and Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com
Sep 26, 2011
Hotel Lawyers in Phoenix: "It's not just me. The market has changed in just the last 60 days!" 
By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group®
Public Content Labor Law Update: Controversial Union Rights Notice Now Available From Labor Board -- Employers Should Not Rush To Post
Sep 26, 2011
Hotel Labor and Employment Lawyer Update: Controversial Union Rights Notice Subject to Legal Challenge -- Employers Should Not Rush To Post It
Member Content Beware the trap of "changing brand standards"
Sep 26, 2011
The hotel market in the United States is dominated by brands. And whether associated with a brand or not, hotels are commonly measured against established brands. The ability to finance a property may be determined by the availability of an established and successful brand, and the ultimate success of a hotel may depend on the strength of the reservation system, marketing, and other support provided by the hotel brand.
Member Content Family Business News & Insights
Sep 23, 2011
Mike Henning

Mike Henning’s Family Business News & Insights     Fall Edition 2011

 

Public Content American Hotel & Lodging Association Quizzes Hoteliers on Upcoming ADA Changes
Sep 21, 2011
Test Your Knowledge on New Employee Regulations
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