FEATURED NEWS
HURRICANES HARVEY & IRMA
 
Hurricane season is front of mind for all of us this year. Our thoughts continue to be with our members, brokers, and friends affected by Hurricane Harvey as they begin their recovery process. And we now wish for safety for those preparing for Hurricane Irma. RHA is ready to assist should the need arise.

Hurricane Irma is rated as a Major Hurricane (>110 mph, 177 kph) and is tracking to continue as a major hurricane into this weekend. Below is RHA Preparedness Information for planning assistance.   
  1. NOAA Link - for current information on the storm's strength and path
  2. Hurricane Preparedness White Paper, including pre- and post-storm advice
  3. Materials Checklist
Property Damage:
  • Call Maryann Prestia at (804) 525-2038
  • If the damage requires the assistance of a restoration firm, please contact Fehmi Ilkson, with BMS CAT, at (917) 941-9157. He will be the RHA coordinator for these hurricanes.
  • Report your claim here: RHA Property Damage Reporting Form 
THIS MONTH'S NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
WEBINAR: The Impact of Workplace Violence as it relates to Employment Laws and OSHA
1:00 - 2:00 pm ET 

SEPTEMBER 26 - 28, 2017
LOSS CONTROL TOPIC OF THE MONTH
Winter Safety

Did you know that one of the largest casualty claims in RHA's history involved a slip/fall during a winter snowstorm? This claim could have been prevented if a plan had been in place, to make sure necessary personnel and equipment were available. 
Do you have a winter safety plan?  Click here for a sample Management Plan.

Do you use a third party for snow/ice removal? If so, do you have appropriate contract language in place to protect you from the vendor's negligence? If not, RHA can provide one for you. To request a contract, send an email to Lori Wood.
 
During the winter months, properties are especially susceptible to slip/fall claims, as well as property damage (frozen sprinklers, collapsed roofs, etc.). To learn more about preventing costly claims this winter, go to RHA's website:
MEMBER RESOURCES
"Confidentiality Clauses & Non-Disclosure Agreements"
By Lisa Devlin, RHA Annual Conference Speaker

Expert contract attorney Lisa Devlin spoke at RHA's Annual Conference this summer, and detailed how to craft and negotiate event contracts that protect your property.  Lisa provides more helpful information regarding event contracts in her article "Confidentiality Clauses & Non-Disclosure Agreements." To learn how resorts should handle confidentiality clauses, non-disclosure agreements, and event privacy issues,  read Lisa's article here
In Case You Missed It:
Webinar Recording Now Available

How Resorts Should Comply with the Changing Landscape of Anti-Discrimination Laws and Workplace Policies
Presenters: Kara Maciel and Jordan Schwartz - Conn Maciel Carey
Run Time: 1 hour 24 minutes

Click here to watch the webinar recording. 
MEDIA BUZZ
Las Ventanas al Paraíso - Los Cabos, MX
15 RHA Members Selected in T+L's "World's Best Awards"

Spanning multiple categories and several lists,15 RHA members were named one of Travel + Leisure's " World's Best":
  • Big Cedar Lodge
  • Canyon Ranch - Lenox
  • The Grand Hotel
  • Lake Austin Spa Resort
  • Las Ventanas al Paraíso
  • The Lodge at Woodloch
  • The Lowell Hotel
  • Mii Amo Spa (Enchantment Resort)
  • Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
  • The Peninsula Chicago
  • The Peninsula New York
  • San Ysidro Ranch
  • Sunrise Springs Spa Resort
  • Twin Farms
  • Wequassett Resort & Golf Club
Click here to view Travel + Leisure's full list.
Let Us Celebrate With You:
Send us your recent awards and mentions to be featured in RHA's newsletter!
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SALES EMAIL TRAINING

Hospitality sales expert Bob Anderson partnered with Kindred recently for an email-focused webinar. "Emails that Get Opened and Read" provided sales best practices around email communications that produce results. Miss the webinar or have someone on your team that could benefit?  Click here  to view the recording.  
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
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