http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/ en david.grant@tlq.travel Copyright 2012 2012-03-21T09:51:06+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/uk_high_court_finds_gym_contracts_unfair._will_your_terms_survive/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/uk_high_court_finds_gym_contracts_unfair._will_your_terms_survive/#When:08:51:06Z In May 2011, the UK High Court found that various contract terms contained in standard form gym memberships were unfair and unenforceable, including terms requiring the customer to continue their membership for a minimum fixed period and to pay termination charges if they cancelled early. The UK unfair terms regime is similar to the national Australian unfair terms regime introduced in 2010, which at the time of writing this article, had not yet been judicially considered. Accordingly, the case has important implications and provides useful guidance for companies using standard form contracts in Australia. 2012-03-21T08:51:06+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/legal_implications_of_using_social_media_to_advertise_hotels_in_canada/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/legal_implications_of_using_social_media_to_advertise_hotels_in_canada/#When:08:46:20Z This article discusses the terms of use and guidelines provided by some of the most important social media platforms and the importance of complying with the rules. Potential legal issues are explored with regard to advertising laws and standards, intellectual property laws, user generated content, behavioural advertising, posting reviews, and running contests and promotions. The discussion concludes with the importance of carefully planning a social media campaign and developing a social media policy. 2012-03-21T08:46:20+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/iba_leisure_industries_newsletter_number_31_march_2012/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/iba_leisure_industries_newsletter_number_31_march_2012/#When:08:33:25Z This issue contains a conference report from the Dubai conference, an article on the legal implications of marketing hotels via social media and another article on unfair terms in gym contracts in England and Australia. 2012-03-21T08:33:25+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/airport_x-ray_scanners_do_the_benefits_outweigh_the_risks_part_two/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/airport_x-ray_scanners_do_the_benefits_outweigh_the_risks_part_two/#When:16:51:05Z This is the second part of an article on the controversial introduction of full body scanners at US airports. The articles examine both the legal and scientific cases for and against these devices. The first part can be found in the previous issue of the Travel Law Quarterly at [2011] TLQ 257 2012-03-20T16:51:05+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/canadian_federal_court_considers_official_languages_obligations_of_air_cana/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/canadian_federal_court_considers_official_languages_obligations_of_air_cana/#When:16:47:54Z This article examines a case in which a court explored the extent to which Air Canada had to supply services in both of Canada’s official languages. 2012-03-20T16:47:54+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/us_department_of_transportation_sets_airline_customer_service_standards_wit/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/us_department_of_transportation_sets_airline_customer_service_standards_wit/#When:16:43:43Z Acting under its statutory authority to prevent “unfair and deceptive practices” by airlines and travel agents, the US Department of Transportation (“DOT”) has adopted sweeping new rules on customer service and extended several existing rules to foreign air carriers, over their objection. The broad rulemaking governs everything from how long airlines must let a passenger hold a discounted seat without paying for the reservation to where they must display ancillary fees on their websites. 2012-03-20T16:43:43+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/the_arab_spring-_an_elixir_for_health_or_illness/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/the_arab_spring-_an_elixir_for_health_or_illness/#When:16:40:02Z In this article the author sets out the dangers inherent for tourists following the disruption caused to the tourism industry by the Arab Spring and urges the need for proper risk management techniques to be adopted to minimise the dangers to health. 2012-03-20T16:40:02+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/airport_policy_white_elephants_and_flying_pigs/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/airport_policy_white_elephants_and_flying_pigs/#When:16:36:49Z The author confesses to a sense of deja vu when it comes to London airport policy. 2012-03-20T16:36:49+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/fore_the_dangers_of_golf/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/fore_the_dangers_of_golf/#When:16:32:26Z For many, golf is the ultimate leisure activity. It is generally regarded as an inclusive, social activity encompassing fresh air, exercise, competition, skill and the occasional visit to the so-called nineteenth hole. Unfortunately, as with most sports, it also has the potential to be dangerous. A recent Scottish case highlighted the dangers faced by players and the liabilities faced by clubs and players alike. 2012-03-20T16:32:26+00:00 http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/titshall_v_qwerty_travel_-_travel_agents_beware/ http://travellawquarterly.co.uk/index.php/journal_articles/view/titshall_v_qwerty_travel_-_travel_agents_beware/#When:16:27:09Z This case discusses the thorny issue of when travel arrangements amount to a ‘package’ or not. In this case the travel agent was held to have sold a package - with all the liabilities that go with it. 2012-03-20T16:27:09+00:00