Welcome to your daily briefing on hospitality developments in AB. Today we're covering 5 key stories including updates on alberta hospitality headlines, background & context. Let's dive in.
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If you're hosting a private event in Alberta with alcoholic beverages, a liquor licence is necessary.
Understanding the application process and requirements for liquor licences is crucial for hospitality professionals managing events.
In Spring 2023, Albertans will be able to search for and view public health inspection reports for pools, personal services, and childcare facilities here. Albertans have had online access to food facility inspection reports since 2008. By enhancing online access to a.
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In most AB jurisdictions, liquor licenses attach to the licensee, not the business entity. Selling the business does not automatically transfer the license; the buyer typically applies for a new license, which can take 60-180 days. Operating during the gap is illegal in most states and may not be insurable.
Restaurant acquisitions that close before license transfer can leave the buyer dark on alcohol service for months — typically 30-50% of revenue at full-service venues.
Under ADA, staff may ask only (1) "Is the animal required because of a disability?" and (2) "What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?" Anything beyond — proof of disability, proof of training, demonstration of the task — is a violation. The animal can be excluded only for actual disruption, not breed or perceived risk.
ADA complaints in hospitality settings are among the easiest to substantiate because staff scripts often deviate from the two-question rule. Settlements include training requirements that exceed the cost of training upfront.
Short-term rental platforms collect and remit local occupancy tax in some jurisdictions and not others — the same platform may handle it for one city and not the next over. Hosts who assume the platform handles all tax obligations frequently owe state or local tax that was never withheld.
Tax authorities are increasingly using platform data to identify hosts; back-tax assessments in this category routinely run multi-year and include penalties.
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