Marriott International to Acquire Elegant Hotels Group for �100.8 Million

Elegant owns and operates seven hotels with 588 rooms and a beachfront restaurant on the island of Barbados. Six of the seven properties are situated along the prestigious west coast of Barbados commonly known as the 'Platinum Coast.' The majority of Elegant properties are operated as all-inclusive resorts.

Cendyn and SevenRooms Connect Hospitality Platforms

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Oyo Hotels & Homes and Jin Jiang International Lead in Asia Pacific Hotel Presence

Oyo Hotels & Homes makes up the largest hotel supply count (952,495 rooms) in the Asia Pacific region, while Jin Jiang International leads in number of rooms in the development pipeline (391,088 rooms).

New Canopy by Hilton Hotel Breaks Ground in Portland, Maine

Located on the corner of Center and Commercial Streets in Portland, Maine’s Old Port neighborhood, the hotel will also be home to an indoor/outdoor rooftop bar and a restaurant overlooking Casco Bay.

California Limits Use of Independent Contractors, Creating Significant Liabilities and Penalties for California Hotel and Restaurant Employers - By Jim Butler

As of January 1, 2020, California employers will need to comply with a new law which codifies a heightened standard of classifying an individual as an independent contractor. The new law can have significant implications for hospitality industry employers. Marta Fernandez, hotel lawyer and a partner in JMBM’s Labor & Employment department, discusses the new law and what employers can expect.

IHG Signs Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra

The new-built hotel will feature 170 keys and is expected to be operational by Q4 2022. IHG currently operates three Holiday Inn Express hotels in Bengaluru, and the recent signing will further strengthen the brand's presence in the city.

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California Limits Use of Independent Contractors, Creating Significant Liabilities and Penalties for California Hotel and Restaurant Employers - By Jim Butler
October, 21 2019
As of January 1, 2020, California employers will need to comply with a new law which codifies a heightened standard of classifying an individual as an independent contractor. The new law can have significant implications for hospitality industry employers. Marta Fernandez, hotel lawyer and a partner in JMBM’s Labor & Employment department, discusses the new law and what employers can expect. continue reading →

Marriott International to Acquire Elegant Hotels Group for �100.8 Million
October, 21 2019
Elegant owns and operates seven hotels with 588 rooms and a beachfront restaurant on the island of Barbados. Six of the seven properties are situated along the prestigious west coast of Barbados commonly known as the 'Platinum Coast.' The majority of Elegant properties are operated as all-inclusive resorts. continue reading →