As the prevalence of human trafficking has become common knowledge in the past couple of years, the pertinent question is: Why have hotels become so vulnerable to these crimes?
4 Ways to Protect Hotels from Human Trafficking Lawsuits
April 24, 2021 via Hotel Management
As the prevalence of human trafficking has become common knowledge in the past couple of years, the pertinent question is: Why have hotels become so vulnerable to these crimes? Aside from offering a space in which the guest retains legitimate expectations of privacy, the automation of hotel operations has made it much more difficult for hotel employees and representatives to spot and report potential human trafficking victims and their perpetrators. Automated hotel check-ins/check-outs, online reservation systems and do not disturb signs all limit interaction between hotel staff members and guests—thereby curtailing potential points of identification and intervention. So, in an age of anonymity and automation, how does a hotel work to both combat human trafficking and insulate itself from any potential criminal or civil liability?
While the jury is still out on whether lawsuits brought by human trafficking victims against hoteliers will ultimately succeed,
hotels can (and should) begin taking the steps needed to protect both themselves and their guests. There are myriad policies that a hotel can implement, but the appropriate steps for each individual hotel likely will depend on the size, geographic location and amount of foot traffic each experiences. Every hotel is different and there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to implementing the specific policies and procedures that will be most effective for a hotel and its employees. While nothing can completely insulate a hotel from liability or the threat of litigation, these best practices can be implemented at large and small hotels, as well as luxury brands and economy motels, to mitigate or reduce the risk of future litigation involving human trafficking allegations.
This form can be provided to any employees returning to work after an absence so that management can assess and mitigate the risk of COVID-19 being contracted by any persons on your property.
May 4, 2021 via Lodging Magazine While hotel operators can’t predict the future, they can still find new ways to adapt to the unexpected cost pitfalls resulting from the pandemic and prepare for what’s to come. To successfully navigate this period, hotel operations will need to slim down into a leaner, more efficient enterprise while increasing agility to cater to new guest expectations and experiences.
April 22, 2021 via ConvergeBlog The term "Force Majeure" means superior or greater force. It is a concept typically captured in contracts to address unforeseeable circumstances out of the contracting parties’ control that materially impacts a party’s ability to fulfill its obligations under the contract.
April 14, 2021 via eHotelier The theory reads; something as small and seemingly insignificant as a broken window sends a negative symbol to those that pass it each day, indicating that the owner of the building doesn’t care enough.
What To Do About Hospitality Commercial Insurance Due To COVID-19
April 12, 2020 via Hospitality Net First and foremost, should you pursue an insurance claim? YES! The first step in this process is filing your initial claim. Do this regardless of any stimulus you or your business may have received (PPP, EIDL, etc.) as these programs constantly evolve.
