How Hoteliers Can Adapt to the Evolving Needs of Website Accessibility

Via CoStar

As places of public accommodation, hotels in the U.S. and their websites need to meet certain accessibility requirements. Speaking during the Hospitality Law Conference, attorney Jordan Schwartz explained those accommodations could be physical, such as adding a ramp or installing grab bars, or digital, such as written descriptions of pictures or captioning for videos.

Next-gen Cybersecurity: Protecting Hotel Guests

Via Hotel Management

With the omnipresent smartphones and demands for personalized experiences, hotels are increasingly woven into the fabric of our interconnected lives. However, this integration comes with a set of challenges, chief among them being the fortification of digital defenses to protect the guests who trust in the comfort and security of their temporary homes away from home.

Unionization Is a Growing Factor for US Hoteliers

Via CoStar

Both the U.S. hotel industry — and the country’s workplaces generally — have seen a significant uptick in unionization in recent years, said Andria Ryan, partner at Fisher Phillips and co-chair of the firm’s hospitality business practice group at the Hospitality Law Conference.

Maximizing Asset Value: Leveraging Digital Solutions To Strengthen Owner-Operator Collaboration

Via CoStar

Central to this balance is the concept of asset value. What does asset value particularly mean in hospitality? It is a metric used to evaluate the worth and potential of a hotel or property. To gain the most out of your assets, and reach your property’s maximum asset value, leveraging technology is essential.

Safe Hotels Act passed by New York City Council

Via Hotel Dive

The New York City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection voted Wednesday morning to pass the Safe Hotels Act, which requires hotel operators in New York City to obtain a license in order to operate.