October 2011 | Duff on Hospitality Law

No More Service Parrots

By Margaret Breen on October 24th, 2011 Posted in Employment Law, Hotels

This week’s post comes courtesy of Cairncross & Hempelmann attorney, Margaret Breen and highlights changes to the Washington State and United States definition of "service animal’ as it relates to required accommodations in public places, such as hotels, motels and restaurants. Both the Washington legislature and the U.S. Department of Justice have acted recently to specify what… Continue Reading

Washington Lodging Forecast and More: Highlights from Washington Lodging Association’s 2011 Annual Conference October 2-4, 2011 – Tulalip Resort

By Greg Duff on October 14th, 2011 Posted in Conference Notes

Washington hotel owners, operators and suppliers enjoyed two days of learning, socializing and recognizing their colleagues’ successes at the recent Washington Lodging Association’s 2011 Annual Conference at the incredible Tulalip Resort and Spa. This year’s Conference featured a variety of presentations on workforce challenges, recent changes to the ADA, revenue management, fraud prevention and social media.

Highlights from 2011 Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Annual Conference September 25 -27, 2011

By Greg Duff on October 7th, 2011 Posted in Conference Notes

Just two weeks ago over 300 restaurateurs, hoteliers and industry suppliers came together in Bend, Oregon, for the 2011 Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association Annual Conference. I had the chance to attend this year’s Conference and to present during Sunday’s opening sessions.