The decision by a club owner or board to retain a management company could greatly impact the success of the club. Approximately 18 percent of all U.S. golf courses utilize third party management companies. More and more golf courses are
Hospitality Law Check-In
Commentary on hotel, resort, club & hospitality legal issues
Hospitality Law Check-In, published by Greenberg Traurig, LLP, focuses on legal issues affecting the hospitality industry, including hotel investment, management, and operations. The blog covers regulatory developments, compliance challenges, and litigation risks relevant to hospitality businesses. It addresses topics such as international hotel market trends, U.S. sanctions and embargoes impacting hospitality investments, club governance and member disputes, and the implications of government policies on hospitality entities. The blog also discusses transactional and real estate aspects of hospitality law, providing insights for investors, operators, and legal professionals engaged in the hospitality sector.
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Owners of strong, unique independent hotels are finding that they can gain many of the advantages of an affiliation with a branded hotel management company without entering into a management contract and relinquishing control of the hotel. This is indeed…
Difference Between Club and Hotel Management Agreements
By Glenn Gerena
Often, a club management agreement reads exactly like a hotel management agreement, with the word “hotel” changed to “club.” This should not be the case. Clubs have unique characteristics that should be considered in drafting a club management agreement.
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Competing Interests at Equity Club Turnover
By Glenn Gerena
Equity club developers and equity club members often view turnover and member due diligence completely differently. The typical developer position is: “The Club will be turned over to the members ‘where is, as is’ in accordance with the club documents.”…
Franchise Agreement Transfer Provisions
The number of hotels, particularly limited service hotels, operating under franchise agreements has exploded in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue in the near term. Franchise agreements, including those in the hospitality industry, are personal contracts for…
Hospitality Sector Leads the Way
It is difficult, if not impossible, to miss all of the positive indicators pointing to a robust and exceedingly vibrant hospitality sector. Whether it is the acquisition, financing, construction or opening of a limited service hotel in a suburban location…
Considerations for the Boat Slip Sales Re-Emergence
By Glenn Gerena
Employee Characteristics and Effective Hotel Leadership
Written by Nelson F. Migdal and Molly Kane.
What are the most important characteristics to possess in the hospitality industry? This question was recently posed among a highly experienced group of hospitality industry attorneys. Responses to the question included: enthusiasm…
Which Family is Welcome at the Club?
By Glenn Gerena
The days of the men’s golf club are over, and clubs that emphasize family oriented facilities are increasingly more common. Both traditional golf clubs and other clubs are struggling to define the family of members who have facilities use privileges.…
Resigned Members: It’s the Same Category
By Glenn Gerena
Clubs that resell resigned memberships generally have separate “sell lists” for each membership category. Therefore, if a club sells memberships in a…