NYC has yet to turn any hotels into affordable apartments
When New York City’s hotels emptied out during the coronavirus pandemic, there was hope that a $200 million program could… Read More »
Hospitality industry working to match new travel habits
Consumers have changed their travel habits during the pandemic, and the hospitality industry has been trying to accommodate for longer… Read More »
Celebrities, other residents clash over proposed L.A. hotel
Real estate developer and movie producer Gary Safady is proposing a hotel at the site of billionaire Kirk Kerkorian’s former… Read More »
Report: Drivable destinations grow in popularity
More travelers are looking to book drivable trips in the face of chaotic air travel in recent seasons, according to… Read More »
Cannabis has become travel friendly
Boutique hotels are getting into the new travel niche — cannabis. Some are providing cannabis-friendly space, while others are offering… Read More »
Hyatt debuts Grand Hyatt hotel in Kuwait
Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of the Grand Hyatt Kuwait, a 302-room luxury property and the brand’s first in… Read More »
Fifth Street Gaming announces Latino Lucky Club rebrand
Fifth Street Gaming is partnering with Ojos Locos Sports Cantina to renovate and rebrand its Lucky Club into a hotel-casino… Read More »
Expert: More investors look to select-service properties
More institutional investors and high-net-worth families are showing interest in US select-service properties, or hotels with fewer amenities, according to… Read More »
Report: Business trip bookings and travel are up
Business travel is finally coming back, as business-related bookings and travel spending have jumped by almost 600% between September and… Read More »
Southwest passengers leave Hawaii with ukuleles
Passengers on a Sept. 16 Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii were surprised with the gift of a ukulele and a… Read More »
American names finance exec to head cargo division
American Airlines has named finance executive Greg Schwendinger president of its cargo division and former president Jessica Tyler will become… Read More »
Delta, JetBlue execs: Business travel is coming back
Business travel continues to improve while leisure travel demand remains very strong, executives from Delta Air Lines and JetBlue said… Read More »
Hotel proposed near Detroit arena
A 14-story hotel is proposed for a location next to the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. If financing can be… Read More »
Alaska Airlines supports childhood cancer research
Alaska Airlines’ annual dodgeball tournament benefits childhood cancer research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The hospital is one of Alaska’s Care… Read More »
2 trendy listening bars opening in Austin hotels this year
Austin is getting two new listening bars, with Dante’s HiFi at Soho House open now and Hotel Magdalena’s Equipment Room… Read More »
Generator takes plunge into hotel management
UK hospitality company Generator is getting into third-party hotel management with Paramount, 605-room hotel on Times Square in New York…. Read More »
Hotels’ 2026 World Cup plans are in the blueprints
In anticipation of the World Cup in 2026, hotel chains are preparing to bring more hotel rooms in North America… Read More »
Hilton to launch Temp lifestyle hotel in Times Square
A new lifestyle hotel, Tempo by Hilton Brand, is set to open next year in New York City. The 661-room… Read More »
Tiny house hotel in Portland for sale
A tiny house hotel in Portland, Ore., has shut its doors and is available for purchase. The Caravan-The Tiny House… Read More »
Pandemic-driven job losses persist in NYC, affecting recovery
The New York City jobs market is continuing to feel the effects of the pandemic, with 176,000 positions still missing,… Read More »
SIU joins United’s pilot development program
Southern Illinois University has joined United Airlines’ Aviate pilot development program. “They’ve got a streamlined, direct path to the right… Read More »
A close look at Alaska Airlines’ digital bag tags
Alaska Airlines’ new digital baggage tags will charge when they are paired with a smartphone to program a trip and… Read More »