tony marshall
Mentors and Counselors Come in All Sizes and Shapes
John J. Hogan | January 4, 2017
For those of us who have been in hospitality for more than 15 years or attended hotel school, the name Tony Marshall has familiarity to us in the area of hospitality law. His reputation as an effective communicator and keynote speaker introduced many of us to understanding what reasonable care meant and his unique brand of humor made him one of the industry's most recognized names in the last 25 years of the 20th century. Marshall passed away 10 years ago (December 2006), yet his work and memory linger with many. If one does an internet search on his name[1], the business side of his legacy remains evident. This column is different, in ...
An Open Invitation to Share Your Best Stories About One of Hospitality’s Most Unique and Interesting Personalities!
John J. Hogan | December 9, 2016
By John Hogan Anthony G. Marshall The hotel industry is one that involves a serious financial commitment that is complemented by the fact this is a people business requiring 24 hours a day of attention. In businesses that never close, there are many issues that involve following legal statutes and codes, brand standards, industry best practices and even common sense. Tony Marshall was the embodiment of an educator who crossed the line from Academic Educator to Corporate Conscience in the ways he helped define the common sense approach to reasonable care by his ongoing work. Marshall was best known for his involvement initially as Dean o...
