Disputes are a part of business, and the hospitality industry is certainly no exception.  Owners and operators will come into conflict from time to time, and the Management Agreement and the dispute resolution process described within it will be tested.  … more

The most recent few decades might someday be referred to as the Age of the Franchise.  The reasons for this popularity are fairly obvious: Franchisees get the benefits of an established brand, the collective experience of existing locations and the … more

While it’s clear that mediation would be a useful addition in a permanent and dedicated position within most luxury hotel and resorts, mediation isn’t only effective in staff and labor disputes such as housekeeper rebellions or maintenance worker resentments – … more

The hospitality industry is unique in many ways, but two of the most obvious are its total focus on customer service and experience and its secrecy. These two facets are deeply related: The hotel experience is supposed to be one … more

In some ways, securing financing for a hotel project is similar to any other mortgage: you design the building, hire a construction firm, then approach a lender about financing, using the project itself as collateral.  However, financing a hotel is … more

All over the world, hotels and other hospitality properties remain one of the most intriguing investment opportunities for private real estate investors.  As world tourism and travel becomes more affordable and more accessible, the hotel industry will become increasingly important … more

Securing a lender for your hotel development project may be a step that comes later on in the development process, but it is something that must be planned for from the beginning, so that the development project can be successful.  … more

Based on the recent STR Pipeline Report, the number of hotel rooms that the hotel industry has in development is increasing, especially when it comes to the development of rooms which are in the mid-priced range. In 2013, the number … more

With any franchise agreement, there should be a clause on how a dispute between the parties is going to be handled.  The three most popular ways to resolve a disagreement relating to a franchise agreement is through arbitration, mediation or … more

Whether you are developing a boutique hotel or a luxury hotel, the process for hotel development follows the same basic path, although there are some aspects that can change based on the individual circumstances of your hotel development. The first … more