Hospitality & Tourism Law

A review of statutes, regulations and case law and their application to hospitality and tourism operations. Topics covered include: basic legal principles and procedures; the hotel-guest relationship; laws regarding food and beverage operations; legal standards of employee contracts; government regulations; management and franchise agreements; and commercial and case law. Emphasis is placed on understanding negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and contract relationships between unions and management, as well as hospitality and tourism vendors, suppliers, and concessionaires.