Monthly Archives: August 2010
Hospitality Industry Health Insurance Trends: Large Employers Are Starting To Require Employees To Disclose “Unhealthy Habits” With Resulting Health Insurance Premiums Being Higher Than “Healthier” Workers
“…Navistar Inc. executives turned up the heat on smokers five years ago as part of a pioneering move to improve employee health and rein in medical costs…” Smoking employees are now required to disclose their habit during the open … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Insurance, Labor Issues
Hotel Industry “Art Insurance” Issues: Hotels Are Increasingly Hanging “Real Artwork” In Lobbies And Hallways To Please More Discriminating Clientele
“Hoteliers are not only trying to come up with a theme or a style that attracts customers, but they are approaching it in a much more professional and involved way,” said Sean Hennessey, chief executive of Lodging Investment Advisors, a … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Insurance, Risk Management, Theft
Hotel Industry Pool Safety Risks: “Balconing” Has Caused Over 30 Serious Accidents In Europe And Might Escalate At American Hotels
“…with four dead and more than 30 serious accidents in just two months, the dangerous craze of jumping from balconies into the hotel pool is getting completely out of control…” ‘Balconing’ – as it has been dubbed – is a … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Injuries, Liability, Pool And Spa, Risk Management, Training
Hospitality Industry Employment Risk: Management Must Insure Compliance With H-2B Visa Program Requirements And Fair Labor Standards Act
”…the hospitality industry is “always on the radar” for potential violations because it employs large numbers of H-2B and younger workers…” In June and July, employment law firms began issuing legislative alerts to hospitality industry clients, warning them of plans … Continue reading
Filed under Injuries, Legislation, Liability, Risk Management, Training
Hotel And Spa Industry Safety Risk Management: New Pool And Spa Codes To Be Released In 2012 By International Code Council (ICC) And Assoc. Of Pool And Spa Professionals (APSP)
“This new pool and spa code in particular will impact safety as soon as it is put into use because it will become part of codes that are already adopted in 50 states.” The International Code Council (ICC) and the … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Injuries, Liability, Pool And Spa, Risk Management, Training
Hotel Industry Liability Risks: Hotel Guests’ 4-Year Old Child Finds “Condom” In Room And Family Has Retained Attorneys To File Suit Against Hotel Owners
Jones has since filed a report with the Atlanta Police Department and the family engaged lawyers to negotiate a settlement with the hotel. If no settlement is reached, the lawyer plans to file suit. Wyndham Hotels said it was “disturbed … Continue reading
Hospitality Industry Risk Management: Management Must Train Staff To HALT If They Are “Hungry, Angry, Lonely And Tired” To Prevent Accidents, Mistakes And Bad Public Relations With Guests
Many hotel guests have all of these conditions going on upon arrival at the front desk. They have traveled a great distance, they are tired, and they may have not eaten in hours and as a result are angry … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Injuries, Labor Issues, Liability, Risk Management, Training
“Hospitality 2015″ From Deloitte: Hotel Ownership And Management Must Position Companies For Future Success, Profitability And Risk Reduction
Filed under Green Lodging, Insurance, Management And Ownership, Risk Management, Training
Hospitality Industry Trends: Hotel Ownership Should Consider “Green Lodging” Certifications As Healthier And Safer Business Practices
“… it creates a healthier environment for those working at a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast as more of the cleaning supplies use fewer chemically infused ingredients, fewer linens are laundered, cans, bottles and other goods are recycled and lighting, … Continue reading
Filed under Green Lodging, Health, Injuries, Liability, Risk Management, Training
Hotel Industry Fire Risks: Hotel Managment Must Have “Properly Maintained Fire Escapes, Exit Lights, Fire Extinguishers And Smoke Alarms”
“…inspection reports obtained by the newspaper showed the apartments did not have properly maintained fire escapes, exit lights, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms…” The lawsuit filed by the families of Gerardo Reyes Perez and Humberto Hernandez Vanegas, who both died … Continue reading
Filed under Claims, Injuries, Liability, Maintenance, Risk Management, Training
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