Mother Nature’s wrath can be manifested in any size, shape or form. Whether it be from hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, snowstorms, fires, or floods, the impact of a natural disaster can be immeasurable, and impact the hospitality industry greatly.
Unfortunately, it is oftentimes only after a disaster strikes that management begins to think about a disaster plan. The stakeholders, including management, vacationers, residents, and owners alike, are left thinking “what could we have done differently?”
In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a disaster plan, prepare for business continuity in the event of a disaster, managing the aftermath, and more!
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A significant development for both the live entertainment industry and hospitality industry is moving closer to reality. The American Music Tourism Act, recently approved by Congress and awaiting presidential signature, would establish a federal focus on promoting travel tied to music-related experiences across the United States. The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National…
On September 29, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Richmond County, ruled against the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) over how it rolled out the new pied-à-terre surcharge. In O’Brien v. City of New York, the court: The City filed an appeal the same day and says the appeal automatically puts the ruling…
Filing a Form 8996 by mistake has, until now, followed an entity indefinitely. Proposed regulations issued on September 11, 2026, would let an entity that inadvertently elected to self-certify as a Qualified Opportunity Fund revoke that election, but only where no qualifying investment in the entity was ever made. Outside that single fact pattern, the…
