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hospitality news  Winter 2008

Welcome to the Winter 2008 issue of hospitality news, the quarterly newsletter from the Hotel & Leisure Group. This issue includes advice on commercial issues in hotel management contracts, a review of the introduction of REITs, guidance on the insurance of construction projects and an overview of the latest employment law updates. We hope you enjoy the newsletter. If you need any further guidance on the issues featured, please feel free to contact one of our specialist lawyers, who will be happy to assist you.

Julian Yew, Head of Hotel and Leisure Group   Email: jyew@wedlakebell.com
Hotel management contracts – commercial issues for owners and operators
Aisha Dickson

In recent years, there has been a growing trend for hotel operators to seek to dispose of the bricks and mortars aspects of their hotels so that they can stay focused on what they do best – running them... Read more >
 
UK REITs: A disappointing debut
Robin Dabydeen

The UK’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime came into force in January 2007. It was anticipated that the launch of the new regime would transform property investment in the UK.... Read more >
 
Insuring your construction and refurbishment projects
Suzanne Reeves

Hotel owners and managers planning any building or refurbishment work should give early consideration to what insurance they need. Often not more than passing attention is paid to this important area... Read more >
 
Employment law update for HR
Julian Yew

At our HR Hotel Forum on 10 October 2007, we discussed the frustrations faced by hoteliers in having to comply with the statutory disciplinary, dismissal and grievance procedures and advised delegates that the three-step procedures... Read more >

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