The travel industry is a vast field that includes all types of businesses and individuals who sell travel or deal with travel-related matters. It includes travel within the United States and international travel. If you are opening a new travel-related business or need legal advice for an established business, KB&G can help.
The legal team at Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP includes seasoned corporate lawyers and commercial litigators with extensive experience in travel law. For over 30 years, our lawyers have assisted thousands of clients in all matters related to tourism, hospitality, and travel law. Our clients include business owners, hospitality managers, travel agents, tour operators, airline personnel, and other parties working in the travel industry.
Contact Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP to speak with an experienced New York City travel law attorney. We provide legal services in all areas of law related to the travel industry.
How Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP Can Help You With Matters Related to Travel Law in New York
Travel law can be incredibly complicated. It involves numerous international, federal, and state laws governing various aspects of the tourism industry, including flying rights, transportation, consumer rights, insurance, safety, and security. Businesses in the tourism and travel industry must understand how these laws impact their businesses and operations. A knowledgeable and experienced travel law attorney can help your business comply with government and industry regulations.
Our lawyers at Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP, have decades of combined experience in travel law. They have top ratings and awards from numerous legal organizations, including New York Metro Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Top 100 Lawyers Magazine. Their extensive experience has led to many speaking and lecturing engagements as well as published articles and opinions.
When you hire our New York City travel law attorneys, you can trust we will provide you with all matters related to your business, including:
- Assist companies with federal, state, and international regulatory compliance
- Handle issues and disputes related to travel insurance and injury claims
- Represent clients during negotiations and disputes related to contracts, waivers, and releases
- Resolve matters related to employment and labor concerns
- Work with clients to strengthen their cybersecurity, including compliance with data protection and privacy laws
- Explain your rights, responsibilities, and obligations under laws and regulations that impact your business
- Assess your risks for potential legal problems and develop effective solutions to reduce the risk
- Represent you during all court appearances for litigated matters
- Use alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, whenever that is in your best interest to avoid litigation
The travel industry is a high-risk, competitive field. Our clients trust us to provide legal counsel and guidance when they need to make critical decisions impacting their business and operations. Our attorneys have a thorough understanding of all matters related to travel law.
Contact Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP, to schedule a consultation with one of our New York City travel law attorneys. We will help you resolve disputes and navigate legal matters to protect your company’s best interests.
Our Travel Law Practice Areas at Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP
Our lawyers can help you with all matters related to the travel industry. Primary practice areas include, but are not limited to:
Compliance and Regulation
Sellers of travel and other businesses operating within the travel industry must navigate a complex set of federal, state, local, and international laws. They must understand and comply with laws where they operate and in host locations.
For example, some states are “sellers of travel” states. You must comply with specific laws if you sell travel to individuals living in those states. Some states require businesses in the travel industry to provide financial security, such as liability insurance or bonds. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Transportation enforces advertising rules for businesses in the travel and tourism industry.
The above examples are just a few compliance and regulatory issues you may face. Our legal team keeps you informed and updated on the requirements and laws in the various geographic areas you operate.
We develop procedures to ensure you remain compliant with all laws and regulations. Our team also assists you and advocates for you if a regulatory body evaluates or audits your company.
Contracts, Waivers, and Agreements
The travel industry is built upon contracts that protect businesses from unnecessary liability. Standardized documents may not protect your company sufficiently. They may lack the terms and conditions that specifically address the types of service you offer and the area in which you operate your business.
Our lawyers draft personalized contracts, waivers, and agreements based on specific conditions and circumstances. We draft all types of travel industry contacts and agreements, including vendor, employment, travel services, liability, tour operator, and travel services contracts. Customized contracts protect you from liability, reduce disputes, and comply with all applicable laws.
Travel Industry Policies and Code of Conduct
We can help you develop policies and procedures that ensure your company uses the best available practices when dealing with clients, vendors, and other parties. Our lawyers help you define the conduct that should be used in various situations as you operate your business. Clearly defined travel industry policies and procedures ensure your customers and employees understand how your company conducts business.
A Traveler’s Code of Conduct is another example of an essential travel industry policy. The Code of Conduct educates travelers on how to interact with the people and culture of the places where they travel. It also manages expectations for travel and interactions with your company and others in the tourism industry.
Risk Assessment and Management
A high duty of care is required for many parties who operate a travel-related business. You and your company could be liable for damages if someone is injured in circumstances related to your professional services. Professional liability could arise from claims of negligence, undelivered services, data breaches, misrepresentation, and inaccurate advice.
Our lawyers work with clients to perform a thorough risk assessment to determine potential liability. We develop effective policies and procedures to manage risks. Our attorneys also work with clients to ensure they have sufficient liability, professional, and other insurance coverage to protect their interests should disputes and claims arise.
Contact an Experienced New York City Travel Law Attorney
Our attorneys are well-versed in all areas of travel law, from business planning and risk management to employment issues, dispute resolution, government compliance, mergers, and acquisitions. Contact Kent, Beatty & Gordon, LLP, to discuss your case. We use our vast resources and experience to resolve matters and avoid litigation whenever possible or defend your interests should litigation become necessary.