Tag: liability
South African Ground Transportation Kwela Fleet takes active role in African Tourism Board
One of South Africa largest and most established ground transportation operators, Kwela Fleet Management based in Pretoria, South Africa joined the African Tourism Board. Kwela Fleet was established in Pretoria ... Read More
Washington’s new short-term rental law to ‘even playing field for local hotels’
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 1798, concerning short-term rentals, into law. This bill was a top priority for the Washington Hospitality Association during the 2019 Legislative Session. ... Read More
EscapeMaker to host all women-led first-ever Virtual Agritourism Conference
Fourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and ag-related destinations to grow their businesses. EscapeMaker.com, a guide to ... Read More
Hotel owners warned: Groundbreaking sex trafficking lawsuits hold owners liable
Two women recently filed lawsuits against several owners and operators of hotels in Philadelphia, alleging that the hotels had failed to protect them against being victims of sex trafficking. ... Read More
FlyersRights files lawsuit against US DOT for not enforcing flight delay compensation
FlyersRights.org has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Transportation (DOT) in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals over its refusal to enforce the Montreal Convention mandate that airlines ... Read More
US Pilots alarmed: Boeing 737 Max 8 flight manual is criminally insufficient
The Flight Manual for the Boeing 737 Max 8 is inadequate and almost criminally insufficient. These are the words of an American Pilot. Boeing stocks are already down more than ... Read More
National Limousine Association releases Passenger Bill of Rights
The non-profit National Limousine Association (NLA), responsible for and dedicated to representing the interests of the private driver transportation industry, today published revisions to the organization's Passenger Bill of Rights ... Read More
Trump Hotels: Faring well or bidding farewell?
Ever since Trump became President of the United States, how have his hotels been doing? Many feared he would use his political position to advance his business endeavors. As far ... Read More
Working with meeting & convention planners
Meeting & Convention Planners (MCPs) play a vital part of the tourism industry. Not only do they often decide what community will receive a lucrative convention but their opinions also ... Read More
Montreal Convention: United Airlines must pay 250 freezing stranded passengers $5700 each?
United Airlines is speechless. The Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, also known as the Montreal Convention may cost United Airlines more than a million Dollars. ... Read More
Drop your luggage
The airlines do not care if we are going to be away from home for one hour or one year, baggage is evil and must be stowed away (for a ... Read More
Russia: Visa-free entry for foreign visitors with ‘Fan IDs’ ends December 31
The Russian Interior Ministry announced that a visa-free entry to Russia for the foreign visitors of the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches ends on December 31, 2018. "In accordance with ... Read More
Air Canada’s acquisition of Aeroplan loyalty business clears regulatory requirements
Air Canada today announced that the acquisition of Aimia Inc.'s Aeroplan loyalty business has cleared regulatory requirements, following the receipt of the required confirmation under the Canada Transportation Act and ... Read More
Canadian Minister Garneau announces new regulations to protect marine passengers
The Government of Canada takes marine safety and security, and the well-being of all Canadians very seriously. That is why we are taking action to better financially protect marine passengers, ... Read More
Live like a local in Nassau, Bahamas
Travel destination - the Bahamas - is a Caribbean archipelago located off the coast of Florida with a long history of colonization. Read More
Avoiding dangerous vacations 2018
This is the sixth year that we have posted dangerous vacations destination information collected from news articles and reported law cases. Read More
Outrigger Guam Resort scene of a deadly drowning involving a 22-month-old girl
The Outrigger Guam Resort was the scene of a tragic deadly incident involving a 22-month-old girl on Saturday. Read More
Economist: Caribbean Airlines is a liability to Jamaica’s government
The Government's minority stake in Caribbean Airlines (CAL), the new parent airline of Air Jamaica, may come with the risk of having to assume more debt, which would contradict the ... Read More
Southwest Airlines: God now has a hand in carrier’s mechanical problems
If there's a God who controls floods and earthquakes, does the deity also have a hand in an airline's mechanical problems? Read More
French tourists taking risks overseas may have to pay for their rescue and repatriation
French tourists who run into trouble after taking unnecessary risks overseas could have to pay for their rescue and repatriation under legislation debated today by MPs in Paris. Read More
Lawmakers look at limiting recreational liability
Montana's recreation businesses said Tuesday they need better protection from lawsuits because of high insurance costs. Read More