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Why it’s Important to Include Renovation Plans In Your Hotel Contract

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Sean Whalin - Contracts

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In this video, Sean Whalin (Co-founder and CEO of HopSkip) sits down with Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) to discuss why it’s important to include renovation plans in your hotel contracts and how to approach this topic with your hotel partner.

Lowest Rate Clause In Your Hotel Contracts

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Sean Whalin - Contracts

In this video, Sean Whalin (Co-founder and CEO of HopSkip) sits down with Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) to discuss why the lowest rate clause can create problems and steps planners can take to achieve the same result.

Hotel event costs that planners should be aware of

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Sean Whalin - Contracts, RFP Best Practices

In this video, Sean Whalin (Co-founder and CEO of HopSkip) sits down with Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C., representing hotels) to discuss the most significant fees or costs a planner should be aware of in hotel contracts.

Check out what Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) have to say in Legalease With the Ladies- powered by HopSkip!

Hotel Master Services Agreement (MSA) and what it should cover

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Sean Whalin - Contracts

Learn what a hotel Master Services Agreement is (MSA for simplicity’s sake) and the most important items to include in your hotel meeting’s MSAs. Dive into the post below featuring our trusted legal partners, Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) in Legalease With the Ladies {% icon icon_set=”fontawesome-5.14.0″ name=”Copyright” style=”REGULAR” height=”7″ purpose=”decorative” title=”Copyright icon” %}– powered by HopSkip{% icon icon_set=”fontawesome-5.14.0″ name=”Copyright” style=”REGULAR” height=”7″ purpose=”decorative” title=”Copyright icon” %}!

How to handle attrition contract language post-COVID?

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Sean Whalin - Contracts

Learn how tow to manage attrition in your hotel event contracts in the post below featuring Barbara Dunn (Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, representing groups) and Lisa Sommer Devlin (Devlin Law Firm, P.C. representing hotels) in Legalease With the Ladies- powered by HopSkip!

Five clauses in your hotel contract to know for your next meeting

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Sean Whalin - Contracts

When planning a meeting at a hotel, it’s important to be aware of the contract clauses that could affect your event. By knowing what to look for, you can avoid any surprises and ensure that your meeting goes off without a hitch. Here are five contract clauses that every planner should be familiar with.

Popular Hotel Concessions in 2022

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Luke Whalin - Contracts, RFP Best Practices

Requesting concessions during the hotel proposal process can be a planner’s secret weapon. If you’re bringing a substantial amount of business to a hotel, these concessions can be a serious cost avoidance tool by adding cost savings to your meeting’s bottom line. They also act as a great way to deliver additional perks to your attendees.