Legalese: Hotel Fees Update – California Law & Federal Changes
Melanie Zeidlhack
Feb 21, 2025
HopSkip x Legalease With the Ladies Webinar Recording: Hotel Fees Legal Update
In this webinar, Sean, Co-founder and CEO of HopSkip, moderated a discussion on the latest changes in hotel fees and contracts for the events industry in 2024. The discussion featured Kelly Bagnall, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP and a leading authority on hospitality law, as well as Barbara Dunn, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, who represents groups in hotel contract negotiations.
They covered key topics, including new California regulations on hotel “add-on fees,” potential federal legislation, and the impact of these changes on group contracts.
The session wrapped up with an interactive Q&A, providing attendees with actionable insights to navigate these changes.
