Content Originality - All submissions should be original works authored by the sender or their organization. By preference, articles should not have been published elsewhere prior to submission to Hospitality Net.

Intellectual Property Rights - By submitting content to Hospitality Net, you automatically grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, and display the content in any of our publications or platforms. This license includes the right to modify the content to ensure compatibility with our editorial guidelines and to enhance readability, without materially changing its original intent. You confirm that you have the right to grant this license for any content you submit, and that the submission does not infringe on the rights of any third parties.

Non-Commercial Focus - Opinion articles should focus on insights, analysis, and discussions relevant to the hospitality industry without promoting specific products, services, or companies. While referencing commercial entities for context is acceptable, articles should not serve as advertisements or include promotional content that could be construed as commercial endorsements.

Relevance and Audience Engagement - Submissions should be relevant to the hospitality industry and aim to engage industry professionals by addressing current trends, challenges, or innovations. Articles should provide valuable perspectives that contribute to professional growth and understanding within the sector.

5Editorial Standards - Articles must adhere to high editorial standards, including quality in writing, research, and argumentation. Submissions should be well-structured, clearly articulated, and free from grammatical errors. We encourage a professional yet accessible tone that resonates with a diverse readership spanning various levels of expertise within the hospitality industry.

Citations and References - When citing data, publications, or any external sources, contributors must provide proper attributions and ensure that their sources are credible and appropriately referenced. This transparency supports the factual accuracy of content and enables readers to verify information independently.

Ethics and Responsibility - Opinion pieces should be written with ethical considerations in mind, treating subjects with fairness and respect. Articles must not include defamatory, plagiaristic, or offensive content. We encourage writers to uphold the dignity of all individuals and groups and to promote inclusivity in their discussions.

Authorship and Transparency - Authors must clearly identify themselves in their submissions, providing their credentials and any relevant background that establishes their expertise and authority in the subject matter. This transparency fosters trust and credibility with our readership.

Updates and Amendments - Hospitality Net reserves the right to update these guidelines as necessary to respond to emerging trends and standards in publishing and the hospitality industry. Contributors are encouraged to review these guidelines periodically to ensure compliance with the latest standards.

Publication Discretion - Hospitality Net reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse publication of any submitted content or to remove content already published on any of its platforms. This right may be exercised at any time, without the need for providing a reason, particularly in cases where the content is found to violate our editorial guidelines, infringe upon intellectual property rights, or is deemed inappropriate for our readership. Hospitality Net is not obligated to provide feedback, justification, or enter into correspondence regarding its decision to refuse or remove content.