Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists and hosts landmark conference on tourism law
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Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists and hosts landmark conference on tourism law

Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer pr...

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Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists and hosts landmark conference on tourism law30 September 2025UN TourismLegal
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Owner’s exit strategy: managing in France the termination of a Hotel Management Agreement
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Owner’s exit strategy: managing in France the termination of a Hotel Management Agreement

The owner’s exit strategy must be considered as soon as the operator is selected, and the Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) negotiated. Indeed, a well-structured exit strategy can help avoid a costly dispute and preserve an asset’s value and liquidit...

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Owner’s exit strategy: managing in France the termination of a Hotel Management Agreement
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Renewing a Hotel Restaurant Lease in France: Mastering the Concept of “Monovalency”/Single Use for Rent Optimisation

When a commercial lease comes up for renewal, the new rent amount is usually determined through indexing. However, there are exceptions to this rule. In particular, this does not apply when renewing leases for “monovalent” or “single-use” premises. ...

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Why reps and warranties in France are essential when selling a hotel

The bedrock of any hotel transaction, representations and warranties (“reps and warranties”)1 offer protection to the buyer by guaranteeing that a business’s assets and liabilities conform to the statements of fact made by the seller. Here, we outli...

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Successfully negotiating a “reverse” hotel management agreement in France

With the rise of “reverse” hotel management agreements (HMA), efficiently negotiating with international hotel operators makes it possible for owners to reconcile investment profitability with operational and financial risk control.

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Recommended governing law and jurisdiction clauses in French hotel management agreements

Dispute resolution is a key discussion point, all too often overlooked in complex, long-term hotel management agreements (HMAs). The same applies to the prevailing language clause, and French investors should pay particular attention to such issues ...

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Airbnb calls on Barcelona to rethink short-term rental rules as legacies of 10-year clampdown revealed
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Airbnb calls on Barcelona to rethink short-term rental rules as legacies of 10-year clampdown revealed

On the 10-year anniversary of Barcelona’s clampdown on hosting1, Airbnb is calling on the city to rethink its approach to short-term rentals, as new analysis shows its policies are failing to ease housing and overtourism challenges.

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Hotel management agreements in France and the controversy surrounding the French versus English version

Can international hotel operators push for the English version of a hotel management agreement (HMA) executed in France to be legally enforced? The legal and operational aspects of the contract version are non-negligible, and the interests of each p...

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Hotel performance test clauses in France – simple wording for maximum success

Termination clauses in hotel management agreements (“HMAs”) are keenly negotiated by owners to ensure the liquidity of their investment. These usually include a termination provision in the event the operator underperforms, generally known as a perf...

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