Guest law

How to: handle international guests

As they say, when in Rome do as the Romans do. But as a hotelier, greeting and looking after guests from all around the globe can be quite a challenge....
Posted: 10 April 2008 | 00:05

'Exempt B&Bs from new gay equality laws'

The Government has been urged to exempt bed and breakfasts from new laws which ban hospitality operators from refusing customers on grounds of their sexual orientation.
Posted: 30 March 2007 | 13:42

Refusal to pay for a meal

What happens if a party of diners finish their meals but then refuse to pay? Cara Bain and Clive Zietman of Manches explain the legal situation
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Disability discrimination: adjusting your premises

Did you know that since 1 October 2004 you need to make adjustments to your business to make it accessible and usable by disabled people?
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 12:06

Disabled access

The Disability Discrimination Act makes it unlawful for providers of goods, facilities or services to discriminate against members of the public on the grounds of disability.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 12:01

Data protection

Any business that stores or processes personal information has to comply with the Data Protection Act.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 11:45

Trade descriptions and pricing

A guide to the law on the pricing of food, drink and accommodation.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 11:41

Late payments

Andrew Burnham, a partner at chartered accountants and business advisers MacIntyre Hudson, looks at ways of combating late payments
Posted: 29 November 2004 | 19:17

InterContinental strikes deal with Lastminute.com

Hotel chain InterContinental has agreed a new relationship with online travel agent Lastminute.com, following the introduction of tough new criteria for companies that sell its hotel rooms over the web.
Posted: 01 November 2004 | 12:17

London hotels face huge rise in liability for losses by guests

London hoteliers will have to pay up to 15 times more for lost, stolen or damaged guests' property from 13 July onwards.
Posted: 02 June 2004 | 15:13

 
23rd November 2008