Tourism & Travel Law & Lawyers
Travel contracts, tourism regulation, and hospitality disputes.
Tourism law is diverse and is mostly composed of two parts:
- laws applying to tourism in unforeseen circumstances due to individual incidents i.e. disappointments and damages
- industry specific laws and international regulations
The legal definition of travel is to cross borders in the physical sense.
Tourism law
Tourism law, can also be referred to as: travel law, hospitality law, holiday law, or leisure law.
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Tourism and travel lawyers provide legal expert advice for those operating a travel, leisure or hospitality business.
Tourism and travel lawyers expertise can include:
- advising travel insurers regarding breach of contract claims
- advising tour operators on terms and conditions, supplier contracts and other commercial matters
- defending hotels and tour operators against injury claims
- giving professional negligence advice to insurers regarding mishandled travel litigation claims
- helping travel insurers and assistance companies to recover their insurance outlays
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Tourism and Travel Lawyers
Tourism and travel lawyers act for a wide and diverse range of leisure and tourism clients including:
- hotels,
- pubs,
- restaurants,
- visitor attractions,
- travel agents,
- sports centres; and
- leisure providers.
Tourism and travel lawyers pride ourselves on ensuring that we have a detailed understanding not only of your business but the sector in which you operate so as to provide practical and clear advice.
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Tourism and travel lawyers regularly advises on issues relating to:
- setting up in business;
- sales and purchases;
- clubs, societies and charities;
- property and planning matters;
- health and safety and insurance claims;
- disputes;
- raising finance;
- licencing,
- gaming and events;
- commercial trading arrangements (including on-line trading); and
- taxation.
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Legal News & Updates
- Niger
We continue to advise do not travel to Niger due to the volatile security environment, including the high risk of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime. There's a high risk of kidnapping targeting foreigners. Terrorists may target places visited by foreigners, airports, government buildings and security facilities. There's ongoing political instability and conflict in Niger. Airports and borders may close suddenly. If you decide to remain, you're responsible for your own safety. Australia has no Embassy or Consulate in Niger. Our ability to provide any consular services is severely limited (see 'Safety'). We continue to advise: Do not travel to Niger due to the volatile security environment, including the high risk of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime.
- Oman
We've reviewed our advice and have lowered the overall travel advice level. We now advise exercise a high degree of caution to Oman due to the unpredictable security situation in the region. Be prepared for extreme weather conditions. The monsoon season is from June to September. Temperatures can reach 50°C. Flooding and cyclones can happen during this time. Sand and dust storms can occur during the drier months from October to May. We now advise: Exercise a high degree of caution to Oman due to the unpredictable security situation in the region. Higher levels apply in some areas.
- Saudi Arabia
We've reviewed our advice and have lowered the overall travel advice level. We now advise exercise a high degree of caution in Saudi Arabia due to the threat of terrorism and the unpredictable security situation in the region. Higher levels apply in some areas. There remains a risk of renewed military action which may cause travel disruptions including airspace closures and flight cancellations. Prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice. Terrorism is a threat, including in Saudi Arabia. Terrorist attacks could happen at any time or anywhere. Maintain a high level of security awareness. Avoid possible targets including venues that draw in foreigners, tourists or crowds where possible. If there's a security incident, follow the advice of local authorities (see 'Safety'). We now advise: Exercise a high degree of caution due to the threat of terrorism and the unpredictable security situation in the region. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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