Textbook:

• Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Law
  • Chapter 3

This section provides a brief introduction to the historical backdrop of Hospitality Law for the sake of the common good. along with the sources of applicable rules concerning public accommodations and non-discrimination.

Articles:

• The Law and Liability of Hotels

This short article provides an overview of the different types of lodging, the situations under which a hotel can ask a guest to leave, and the obligations imposed where guests' property is concerned.

Reflect upon what you consider to be the key takeaways from this week's readings. As you reflect, you should consider the following questions:

1. How does the status attributed to the innkeeper or tavern owner in the middle ages align with the modern view of those in today's hospitality industry? Do any of those earlier expressed views resonate today?
2. What thoughts come to mind when you hear the term "public accommodation" as it relates to your understanding of how those in the hospitality industry should conduct themselves?
3. Did any case or statutory provision in the readings surprise you, and if so, why?

Journal entries should be between 450 and 600 words, though longer entries are welcome.

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