President Barack Obama signed the Travel Promotion Act into law, ending a multi-year legislative journey that now moves into the legislation's implementation phase.

Contract language can be friend or foe, depending on its precision. This was the lesson from a recent case that benefited a hotel and frustrated a provider of audio-video services.

The Travel Promotion Act is a signature away from finally becoming law after passing the Senate yesterday. Industry leaders are optimistic for this long-awaited pro-travel legislation.

The Senate passed the bill with a 78-18 vote Thurs., Feb. 25. The House passed its version in November, and now the bill goes to President Obama, who has indicated he will approve its passage.

Recent Starwood vs. Hilton lawsuit developments are a simple reminder that federal investigations always trump civil cases.

Despite being on the books for nearly two decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act still pose significant financial and regulatory risks to hospitality owners and operators.

AAHOA leaders met with several other organizations to voice their opposition to the increase of fees and taxes during this severe economic recession.

Mudslinging between Starwood and Hilton over trade secrets and corporate espionage resumes with more accusations.

A recent case involving a service dog demonstrates what rights hoteliers have versus guests.

Protect-A-Bed is sponsoring an educational panel discussion on bedbug management at the Hospitality Lawyer Conference on Feb. 4. The hour-long session will give information on managing bedbug infestations and their associated liabilities for hotels.