Hotel

The Mysterious Finale: Unexpected Closure of the “Hotel California” Lawsuit Sends Shockwaves

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A legal battle over the rights to the iconic hit song “Hotel California” has come to an unexpected conclusion. The lawsuit, which was filed in a federal court in Los Angeles, has now been dismissed by both parties involved. The lawsuit centered around a Mexican hotel called Hotel California Baja. The owners of the hotel had been sued by the Eagles, the band behind the classic song, over allegations of trademark infringement. The Eagles claimed that the hotel was falsely leading people to believe that it was associated with the band … Read more

Victory for Lake Wales: Historic Walesbilt Hotel Set to Return to City Ownership After Court Ruling

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LAKE WALES, Fla. – Lake Wales is set to regain ownership of the historic Walesbilt Hotel, a long-vacant downtown landmark, following a recent court ruling. The city had filed a lawsuit in January 2022 against the property’s owner, Dixie-Walesbilt LLC, alleging false claims made by the company’s manager, Raymond E. Brown, in order to win a contract for renovating the 10-story structure. The city claimed that Brown’s company had made limited progress in restoring the hotel and had not fulfilled its promise to convert it into private residences. Circuit Judge William D. Sites recently issued … Read more

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Hotel Branding: Is Going Brandless a Better Choice?

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Los Angeles, CA – Most leading hotel companies are constantly acquiring or creating new brands to expand their portfolio. Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Accor, for example, have an extensive range of brands under their umbrella. While the choice to brand a hotel may seem obvious, there is another option that is often overlooked – operating a hotel without a brand. Branding a hotel comes with several benefits. First, it provides name recognition, making it easier for guests to choose a hotel they are familiar with. Hotel companies invest in traditional advertising, social media, and … Read more

Texas Teen Trafficked from Mavericks Game: Family Sues Hotel for Corporate Responsibility

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Dallas, Texas – The family of a Texas teenager who was kidnapped from a Dallas Mavericks game in April 2022 and trafficked to Oklahoma City over a 10-day period is now suing the hotel where she was assaulted. The victim was given alcohol and drugs, including methamphetamines, and was allegedly sold to an unknown adult male who transported her from Dallas to Oklahoma City. She was then taken to a convicted sex offender named Kenneth Levan Nelson. Oklahoma City authorities have since arrested eight suspects in connection with the crime. The family’s attorney, Zeke Fortenberry, … Read more