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Two years after floods, Gaylord Opryland files lawsuits while finishing protection projects 2 May, 2012
Exactly two years after spring floods on the Cumberland River in Nashville left the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center with extensive damage, Gaylord Entertainment Co. is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service on the allegation that the flooding was a...More>>
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Pool lift debate continues 18 Apr, 2012
Hoteliers and other operators of public swimming pools continue to receive news and give feedback about the U.S. government's pending pool lift requirements intended to force ADA compliance. According to an article reported by Associated Press in the Houston Chronicle, "The Association of Pool and...More>>
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More on the ADA's new pool lift requirements 10 Feb, 2012
As hoteliers face the March 15 compliance deadlines for federal laws regulating Americans with Disabilities Act standards, they must make sure they’re investing in the right new products. One particularly costly ADA-compliance regulation mandates that swimming pools with less than 300 feet of...More>>
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Hire the experts when it comes to mold damage 9 May, 2011
Not just an environmental issue, mold and water damage in hotels is increasingly a liability issue as well. More>>
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LIIC: Rising costs a concern for operators 13 Jul, 2010
While some industry fundamentals are trending positive, operating costs remain high and are growing. These include healthcare, utility costs, real estate taxes and more. Members of the Lodging Industry Investment Council discussed their concerns at a recent meeting.More>>
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U.S. Travel Assn. supports amendment to carry back tax losses 16 Jun, 2010
The legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., would allow tourism-related businesses to carry back losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for an additional three taxable years.More>>
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PCI Week: May 3-7 27 Apr, 2010 
A week-long series on PCI compliance culminates at 2 p.m. ET Friday, May 7, with a free Live Chat, featuring data security experts to answer your questions on preparing for Visa's July 1 compliance deadline. Each part of the series—articles, blogs and guest commentary—is housed here.More>>
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Stop, drop and roll out fire safety plans 6 Aug, 2009
Having a well thought out emergency action plan and a staff that knows how to execute it is just as important as all of the building codes. Guests expect to be safe when staying at a hotel, and for that to happen, the hotel staff has to be prepared.More>>
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Control losses before they happen 11 Mar, 2009
Recent trends among guests and employees suggest taking preventative actionMore>>
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Federal act affects hotel pools 2 Mar, 2009
If you haven’t updated your pool drainage in the past few months, you more than likely are not in compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which went into effect in December 2008. Some upgrades are easy, others may be more expensive, but all are needed to reduce your...More>>
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