New 26-hotel brand puts ecology into action for SLH
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has introduced a 26-hotel portfolio called Considerate Collection as part of a sustainability drive…. Read More »
Report: Bain again plans Japan lodging sale, wants $1B
Bain Capital hopes to reap $1 billion from the proposed sale of Ooedo Onsen Monogatari, which operates of about 38… Read More »
Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels New Orleans Opens in the Big Easy
Virgin Hotels New Orleans, the latest addition to Sir Richard Branson’s expanding brand of lifestyle hotels, celebrated its official grand… Read More »
Choice Privileges Launches New Leisure Benefit For Military Members
Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc., is launching a new rate for military personnel, veterans,… Read More »
Best Western Names Cuculic to Succeed Kong as CEO
BWH Hotel Group named SVP and general counsel Lawrence Cuculic its next president and CEO Thursday at the company’s annual… Read More »
Commentary: Report shows Hispanic travelers undersold
A new study crediting Hispanic consumers with $113.9 billion in domestic leisure travel spending in 2019 should be a wake-up… Read More »
Going natural without roughing it: “Landscape hotels”
The Piaule in New York’s Catskill Mountains and the Juvet in Norway with their sumptuous cabins in remote settings represent… Read More »
Hotel bookings rebound following weak showing in Aug.
Hotel bookings are headed upward and volatility has calmed after an August slump, Tripbam reports. The hotel reshopping firm projects… Read More »
Owner: Renewable energy will set renewed hotel apart
Architect-developer Bruce Becker proclaims that his ongoing restoration of a historic building in New Haven, Conn., will result in the… Read More »
Ohio city could get “Hollywoodland” riverfront destination
The Middletown City Council will decide whether to approve plans for a riverfront destination entertainment district and theme park called… Read More »
Proposed hotel-casino near Las Vegas Strip approved
The Clark County Commission in Nevada has approved construction of a hotel and casino by Red Rock Resorts southwest of… Read More »
N.C. casino-resort adds convention center, hotel tower
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C., has finished a $330 million project, with the final phase including a new… Read More »
Agents, Executives Weigh In on New Marriott, Wyndham All-Inclusive Brands
Generally speaking, travel advisors and resort executives responded positively to industry giants Marriott International and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts entering… Read More »
Spa treatments part of Banyan Tree’s well-being initiative
Thailand’s Banyan Tree Samui and Banyan Tree Krabi resorts have designated “Wellbeing Sanctuary” sections that promote healthful activities. The program… Read More »
Noted hotel builder adds to asset sell-off string
Hotel development mogul Sam Chang’s divestment flurry continued recently with the sale of two of his McSam Hotel Group properties… Read More »
All-inclusive resorts seen by chains as safe bet
All-inclusive resorts are attracting major hotel companies as they anticipate a continuation of the pandemic-induced tendency of travelers to find… Read More »
Flamingo Land’s resort project in Scotland advances
Public consultation has begun on the proposed Flamingo Land resort in Balloch, Scotland. Updated plans for the $54.3 million project… Read More »
STRAT Hotel in Nev. to get new golf attraction
Golden Entertainment has entered into a joint venture with Flite Golf & Entertainment to open a $70 million golf attraction… Read More »
Hotel construction begins at Covington, Ga., complex
Officials have broken ground on a Residence Inn by Marriott in Covington, Ga., the first of three planned major hotels… Read More »
Accor enters lifestyle big leagues with Ennismore deal
Accor commands one of the world’s largest lifestyle portfolios with the closing of a transaction giving it a 66.67% share… Read More »
What To Consider When Booking Your Next Beach Vacation
As cooler temperatures begin to make their appearance in many areas around the United States, it doesn’t take long for… Read More »
Hotel Engine to Offer Sonder Inventory
Hotel Engine has added short-term rental provider Sonder’s inventory to its offerings, the companies announced Tuesday. The inventory will be… Read More »