Hotels, Resorts & Tourism

Both hotel brands and hotel owners have faced the challenge of various government intervention on top of the more stringent COVID-19-related safety protocols. In many jurisdictions, specific periods of closure or limits to the number of guests have also been mandated. In some jurisdictions, in response to pandemic market disruption, legislation has been introduced that prevents landlords evicting commercial tenants for non-payment of rent. This is relevant to hotels owned or operated under lease arrangements, as well as to on-site concessions such as retail stores and restaurants.

Our global hotels, resorts and tourism industry group specializes in helping, hotel brands, developers, financiers, investors and service providers capitalize on opportunities in the hospitality industry while complying with permits, licenses, regulatory requirements and minimizing local and multijurisdictional market risk. From brand growth through franchising and licensing, acquisitions, real estate, corporate, employment, advertising, social media matters, to digital transformation, contactless technology and automation, and to sustainability issues, our talented lawyers have the extensive experience to offer a full service to our hospitality clients.