Stephen Barth Credentials & Awards
Stephen is the published author of “Hospitality Law” and coauthor of “Restaurant Law Basics.” In addition to writing books, he has also launched the Electronic Journal of Hospitality Legal, Safety and Security Research, as well as written many articles on legal and leadership issues that appear regularly in Lodging Hospitality, CHEERS Magazine, Hotel/Motel Management, HospitalityLawyer.com, RestaurantLawyer.com, PrivateClubLawyer.com, and MeetingLawyer.com. Stephen also covers a broad range of issues for a variety of hospitality and management companies, including:
- Hotels: Four Seasons, Hyatt, Hilton, Choice, Best Western, Intercontinental and Wyndham Worldwide
- Associations: National Restaurant Association, The American Hotel & Lodging Association, The Club Managers Association, The National Association for Catering Executives, National Business Travel Association, The Texas Hotel and Lodging Association and CHEERS.
On top of all these accomplishments, Stephen is most proud of the many honors he has received through out his teaching career because they recognize “what he loves to do.” Some of these honors include:
- Hilton College Outstanding Teacher Award (2007)
- University of Houston’s Distance Education Award (2000)
- University of Houston’s Teaching Excellence Award – the college’s highest honor for teaching (1998)
- Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College (1996)
- City of Houston recognition for accomplishments as a University of Houston faculty member (1995)
What Stephen's Clients & Colleagues Share
Stephen says the aim of each of the presentations he gives annually is, “I want attendees to laugh… to learn… and to leave with several tools to improve their personal and professional lives.” Previous attendees think he’s hitting the mark. Here is what a few organizations had to say about his seminars:
- "Thank you for making our 2011 Convention Educational Programs a huge success! We appreciate your continued support, encouragement, and cooperation. The feedback, as always, is tremendous and our licensees truly see this [presentation] as a valuable learning experience. Your legal expertise is top of the line. Cheers to a job well done!" - Choice Hotels International, 2011
- "Our leadership group has been having huge issues with playing nice with one another and I have had no way to “get my foot in the door” with improving things. Having my people go thru your class at convention and then being able to follow up with each of them on a regular basis has significantly impacted our interpersonal dealings with one another in a hugely positive way.. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" – Lincoln and Associates, 2011
- "This was truly a life changing session; it has made me stop and think about what is happening at any given moment and to think before reacting. I start each day reading the blue card that we were given on “Managing Your Emotional Energy”, it helps me to re-focus every day and have a conversation with myself about how I would like for the day evolve; it has truly helped. I truly can laugh at myself and I am working to become a more balanced person." Methodist Hospital, 2010
- "I would say that Stephen’s presentation gave me more in 2 hours, than years of school and on the job training. He has a great way of relating information so that we understand it and are waiting to hear his next idea. I would strongly recommend people attend a session and reap the many positive changes that this two hour investment will provide in your life!" Methodist Hospital, 2010
- "Improving our Emotional Intelligence improves the way we live our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence." Methodist Hospital, 2010
- “Best presentation of the conference!” – International Travel and Tourism Educators, 2010
- "Everybody needs to hear this message!” – International Association of Hospitality Accountants, 2010
- “I could listen to him all day!” – Club Managers Association, 2010
- “The only problem… his presentations aren’t long enough!” – Hilton F&B Directors, 2010
- “Great… this was the best!” – American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2010
- “This guy is outstanding!” – Hyatt Hotels, 2009