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This expert is a recognized authority and consultant in the hotel industry. He operates his hotel, hospitality and consulting practice specializing in operational audits and the effectiveness of hotel franchising agreements and litigation support assignments. Prior to forming his hotel consulting firm, this expert was the Product Line Manager for Hotel/Motel Operations at the International Telephone & Telegraph Co. overseeing the Sheraton Corporation of America. His previous experience includes working as the General Manager of the Summit Hotel (762 Rooms), General Manager of the Drake Hotel (680 Rooms) and Resident Manager of the Americana Hotel (1842 Rooms), all in New York City. He serves on the Board of Advisors and lectures at the NYU Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management. He is a member of the prestigious International Society of Hospitality Consultants and is certified as a Master Hotel Supplier by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. He served for eleven years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the City Club of New York. He is one of the most widely published authors in the hospitality field. His insightful articles on various hotel subjects have been published in the Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, Lodging Hospitality, Hotel & Motel Management, AAHOA Lodging Business, and posted on the Hotel Interactive and Hotel Online websites.
Hotel Consultant, An Independent Firm
Graduate Coursework, St. Johns University
Kew Gardens Hills,
New York
This expert in Hotel Management has extensive experience as a senior executive in premier hospitality organizations with national, international, and local responsibilities. He received a BS in Hospitality from Penn State University and an MS in Hospitality from NYU. He is a member of numerous professional societies. The expert has served in a number of management positions at independent hotels, HEI Hotels, and Sheraton/Starwood Hotels. He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at a hospitality graduate school in New York City and the President of an independent hospitality management consulting firm.
Principal, A Hospitality Consultancy in New York City
Master of Science (MS), New York University
New York,
New York
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What Can a Hotel Expert Witness Opine On?
Check-in
Register guests upon arrival.
Check-out
Process guest departure and billing.
Room Service
Deliver food and drinks to rooms.
Housekeeping
Clean and maintain guest rooms.
Reservation Management
Manage bookings for guests.
Concierge Services
Assist guests with travel and activities.
FAQs for Hotel Expert Witnesses
What is a hotel expert witness?
A hotel expert witness is a hospitality professional who explains hotel standards, operations, and industry practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing hotel liability, and testifying to clarify complex hotel issues.
In what case types can a hotel expert witness provide significant expertise?
A hotel expert witness provides significant expertise in premises liability, security negligence, guest injury, ADA compliance, franchise disputes, operations, valuation, and hospitality insurance claims.
How can a hotel expert witness evaluate industry-standard duty of care?
A hotel expert witness evaluates industry-standard duty of care by comparing policies, training, and incident response to accepted hotel safety, security, and service standards.
What qualifications should a hotel expert witness possess for federal litigation?
A hotel expert witness for federal litigation should have extensive hotel industry experience, relevant academic or professional credentials, and a proven record of expert testimony in similar cases.
How does a hotel expert witness analyze compliance with brand and management agreements?
A hotel expert witness reviews contracts, performance data, and operations to assess whether the hotel complies with brand standards and management agreement obligations.
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