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

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 law

UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East

UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support the development and harmonization of legal and regulatory frameworks for tourism across the region

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UN Tourism to Open ‘Tourism Law Observatory’ in the Middle East

Owner’s exit strategy: managing in France the termination of a Hotel Management Agreement

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...

Christopher Boinet

Christopher Boinet

Lawyer at the Paris Bar and Partner at In Extenso Avocats

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American Franchise Act will spur hotel entrepreneurship, AHLA Says

American Franchise Act will spur hotel entrepreneurship, AHLA Says

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today shared their support and called for the quick adoption of the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA) introduced by Representat...

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American Franchise Act will spur hotel entrepreneurship, AHLA Says

Unlocking Value in Hospitality: The New Era of Hotel Mixed-Use Development in Qualified Opportunity Zones

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has fundamentally changed the landscape for real estate investment in America—permanently enshrining the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) framework and expanding the horizon for hotel mixed-use development. For ...

Guy Maisnik

Partner, Vice Chair, Global Hospitality Group® at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

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Summertime Blues: Corporate Finance Faces a Financial Reporting Reckoning

Summer is just at the half-way point, but financial reporting for many borrowers for second quarter is still around the corner. Given market volatility, tariffs and other financial burdens – initial indicators suggest that companies are likely strai...

Marianne Martin

Marianne Martin

Corporate Finance Partner, JMBM’s Corporate Practice

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One Big Beautiful Bill – OBBB: What It Means for Hotels, Owners and Technology Investment

One Big Beautiful Bill – OBBB: What It Means for Hotels, Owners and Technology Investment

The landscape for hotel owners, asset managers, and operators has just received a significant boost with the signing of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) into law. This landmark legislation, lauded by industry bodies like the American Hotel & Lod...

Mark Fancourt

Co-Founder at TRAVHOTECH

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One Big Beautiful Bill – OBBB: What It Means for Hotels, Owners and Technology Investment

How Hospitality Employers Can Prepare for New Union Representation Tactics

How Hospitality Employers Can Prepare for New Union Representation Tactics

With the recent change in the makeup of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), many employers are asking whether there are any labor relations issues they should be preparing for to best position their businesses to operate with maximum flexibil...

Kristin Michaels

Kristin Michaels

Partner at Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s Labor & Employment practice group

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How Hospitality Employers Can Prepare for New Union Representation Tactics

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Key Tax Provisions

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) was signed into law on July 4th, 2025, ushering in sweeping changes to the U.S. federal tax landscape. The OBBB permanently extends and expands many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and introd...

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ADA Defense Lawyer: a Big Win against Abusive ADA Lawsuits. Recovering Attorney’s Fees in ADA and Unruh Act Cases

For small business owners, facing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit can feel like an uphill battle. These lawsuits often allege accessibility violations, and the costs of litigation can be daunting, even for businesses striving to com...

Jim Butler

Partner, Chairman, Global Hospitality Group®

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