China’s Sichuan Province to get Legoland theme park
Legoland Resort is slated to open in China’s Sichuan Province in October 2023. Merlin Entertainments is investing $861.3 million to… Read More »
Canada rescue plan targets hospitality, dining, travel
The Canadian government will provide wage and rent subsidies of up to 75% to hotels, travel agencies, tour operators and… Read More »
The Growing Appeal of All-Inclusive Resorts
The all-inclusive resort market is continuing to flourish, as witnessed by companies such as Marriott International and Wyndham Hotels &… Read More »
New resorts in hot spots highlight St. Regis expansion
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts projects 60% growth over the next five years, including 11 new resorts in popular locations… Read More »
Las Vegas is back from the desert, and prices show it
Sold-out hotels and increased rates signal new life for Las Vegas’ tourism-dependent economy. The latest shot in the arm comes… Read More »
IHG CEO cites business stay bump as recovery continues
Resurgent business, international and group bookings are raising overall hotel revenues to near-2019 levels, IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Keith… Read More »
3% hotel tax advances in Honolulu City Council
Rail transit would be a partial beneficiary of a 3% tax on Oahu hotels approved by a Honolulu City Council… Read More »
STR: Hotel occupancy inches closer than ever to 2019’s
US hotel occupancy reached its highest pandemic era point in late August at 65%, down 10% from 2019, STR reports…. Read More »
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai in UAE now open
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai debuted recently on Deira Islands in the United Arab Emirates. The resort is home to… Read More »
Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark to rise in Okla.
The Chickasaw Nation is planning to build a resort-style development called Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark next to the First… Read More »
US Hotel Occupancy Levels Reach Highest Peak Since August
Last week, U.S. hotel occupancy reached its highest level since the summer rush in mid-August according to STR’s latest data… Read More »
Hilton to Add Digital Key Sharing Option
Hilton Worldwide soon will allow guests to share a digital key with up to four additional individuals, the company announced… Read More »
Comment: Hotels should check into hostels on way back
Hotel chains could enhance their recovery efforts by studying his industry, which operated in the so-called “new normal” way long… Read More »
Is breakfast on? Hotels chided for fuzzy updates info
Pre-pandemic amenities such as free hot breakfast and happy hour treats that hotel guests used to take for granted are… Read More »
NYC Planning Commission approves hotel permit rule
The New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning text amendment Tuesday that institutes a permit requirement for new hotel… Read More »
Marriott loyalty agent PlacePass bought by Hopper
Startup PlacePass, which operates Marriott International’s loyalty program, has been acquired by online travel and tech agency Hopper. In addition… Read More »
Putting final touches on the Ritz-Carlton
The 45-story Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences are nearly complete and expected to open early next year at 1185 Broadway in… Read More »
MGM Resorts puts 11 Picassos on block, seeking $100M
MGM Resorts is auctioning off its store of 11 Pablo Picasso works by way of clearing room for a more… Read More »
Nov. 1 reopening coming to Hawaii as pandemic eases
The long wait for full access to Hawaii will end Nov. 1, Gov. David Ige proclaimed Tuesday, citing a decline… Read More »
Noble House Hotels & Resorts Unveils First Property In Mexico
Noble House Hotels & Resorts will unveil the grand opening of its property in Mexico, the $100 million Corazon Cabo… Read More »
ALG Announces New Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa
Apple Leisure Group (ALG) has announced the new Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa, set to open at the beginning… Read More »
Belize resort offers digital detox spa package
Naia Resort & Spa in Belize is inviting guests to recharge with the Zoom Mom Digital Detox package. It includes… Read More »