In the hospitality industry, we like to believe that business is fundamentally local. A hotel is a building, a balance sheet, a brand, a management contract, and a stream of room nights. Wars and treaties feel remote and are for diplomats, not developers. That assumption is no longer safe. That realization was prompted by the … Read more
The “welcoming for all” mantra of the hospitality industry was put to an ultimate, high-stakes test on January 6, 2026. In a move that sent shockwaves through the hotel community, Hilton Worldwide Holdings abruptly terminated its relationship with a Hampton Inn in Lakeville, Minnesota. The catalyst? A viral video of a front-desk encounter where a … Read more
In my role as General Counsel for a hotel company, I’m spending more time understanding the hospitality industry. One segment we’ve taken a closer look at is extended-stay hotels. While the hotel industry took a hit in the face of the economic upheaval wrought by the covid pandemic, the extended-stay hotel segment has proven its … Read more
September 26, 2022 At my law firm, we generally keep a close eye on commercial real estate markets because working with investors and developers represents a significant portion of our activities. When covid-19 hit, I saw it as accelerating the trend towards distributed workforces and remote work. Particularly in larger urban areas subject to high … Read more