Oyo CEO, colleagues call vaccinations vital to travel
The head of the Indian budget hotel chain Oyo joined airline and booking site executives in a CNBC forum declaring… Read More »
Flight Centre Partners with HotelHub
Flight Centre Travel Group has signed a deal with aggregator technology specialist HotelHub to provide booking content for Flight Centre’s… Read More »
European chain bets big on NYC with first US hotel
Spain-based NH Hotel Group gave New York City’s lodging industry a vote of confidence last week by unveiling its first… Read More »
Chicago hoteliers, workers reach agreement on ordinance
A Chicago City Council committee has approved a “Right to Return to Work” ordinance for hotel employees after their union… Read More »
Las Vegas hotels prevail in tax calculation dispute
Paris Las Vegas will receive a $155,000 tax refund from Clark County, Nev., in an agreement that settles a five-year-old… Read More »
Rejuvenation, responsibility woo new brands’ guests
Burgeoning consumer interest in personal wellness and care for the planet drive four new hotel brands, featuring state-of-the-art spas, innovative… Read More »
How the hospitality industry has evolved in LGBTQ travel
Travel journalist Mark Chestnut says travel destinations are far more welcoming to LGBTQ travelers, recounting some of the experiences he… Read More »
Oaktree said to offer Australian casino firm $2.39B
Oaktree Capital Group has offered Australian casino operator Crown Resorts $2.39 billion to buy back its founder’s holding, according to… Read More »
Luxury resorts for those who are ready
Travelers are getting itchy to get on a plane and go somewhere, and CNN compiled a list of the 10… Read More »
Summer heats up, doesn’t melt ski resort business
Mountain ski resorts are marketing their non-snowbound amenities to keep business from plunging downhill during the summer season. Chairlift rides,… Read More »
Hoteliers wide awake to merits of staff-served coffee
The pandemic has added impetus to a shift from self-serve coffee in hotel lobbies to coffee bars, sometimes with local… Read More »
Harrah’s in Las Vegas celebrates finish of $200M overhaul
A $200 million renovation that included the casino floor, lighting and 2,542 guestrooms has been completed at Harrah’s in Las… Read More »
Bears watching: Hyatt Place debuts in Lake Forest, Ill.
The first hotel to open since 1929 in Lake Forest, Ill., shares the city’s themes of science and nature and… Read More »
Posh new NYC hotel puts star power behind dining designs
The newly refurbished Park Lane Hotel New York has recruited high-profile hospitality and nightlife entrepreneur Scott Sartiano as creator of… Read More »
American Express CEO says U.S. travel and dining spending is nearing full recovery
Americans are increasingly tapping their credit lines as Covid-19 health restrictions ease and travel demand ramps back up, American Express… Read More »
London’s new luxury hotels offer unique designs
Coronavirus plus Brexit will probably put a huge, but temporary dent in the number of visitors London receives (22 million… Read More »
Virtual tech can be used to promote hotels, destinations
Virtual and augmented reality can help travel advisers and travelers get a unique look at destinations and hotels. Once on… Read More »
Green-driven Hawaii hotel puts money where values lie
The Soul Community Planet Hotel in Hilo, Hawaii, part of a chain of eco-oriented properties launched in 2020, is making… Read More »
Renovations at N.Y. casino-resort in progress
An extensive renovation project is underway at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y., operated by the Oneida Indian Nation…. Read More »
New England lodging takes fast lane back from pandemic
New England hoteliers and government are touting high vaccination rates among employees and guests as they hustle to meet pent-up… Read More »
5-star downtown Kansas City hotel still on the table
After being proposed in 2018, Kansas City, Mo.’s first five-star hotel is still being considered, although developers are seeking public… Read More »
Extended Stay sale to Blackstone-Starwood sealed
Shareholders of Extended Stay America voted last week to approve sale of the chain to Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital… Read More »
Hotels consider a potential future with fewer workers
As the travel industry recovers, hotel leaders are considering whether they can function with fewer workers than they once did…. Read More »
What is cost of housing homeless in hotels?
Kansas City, Mo., council members pressed a new nonprofit about how $4.7 million in funding is being spent to house… Read More »
2 New Orleans hotels open doors for art showings
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, will feature the works of artists Michael Godard, Kre8 and Duaiv that are also part of… Read More »
Modular hotel faces delays; pieces sit in Brooklyn port
Construction of 26-story modular Marriott hotel in New York City has stalled while the developer raises more funds, leaving parts… Read More »