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 »
New Hard Rock Hotel venue also an emergency shelter
Enhancements to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento totaling $65 million include a 16-pump gas station with a convenience… Read More »
Trump golf resort up against new ban on gambling
The city of Doral in Miami-Dade County voted to ban gambling, affecting former President Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort, which… Read More »
Design of Aparium hotels taps into buildings’ history
Aparium Hotel Group has made its name by opening in secondary markets such as Des Moines, Detroit and Minneapolis and… Read More »
Extended Stay America: Shareholders OK Purchase Offer in Preliminary Count
Extended Stay America shareholders on Thursday voted in favor of the proposed purchase of the company by Blackstone Real Estate… Read More »
Traxo Teams with Newcomer BTP Automation to Overhaul Hotel Sourcing Process
Off-channel booking capture technology Traxo has partnered with Plano, Tex.-based Business Travel Performance Automation to create a hotel program automation… Read More »
Hotel rebound accelerates with “vengeance”
Hotel industry recovery is making its long climb back faster than expected, observers say, crediting “revenge travel” — the making… Read More »
Developers envision massive replacement for Grand Hyatt
Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone plan to replace the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan with offices, a new hotel… Read More »
UK hotel introduces Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day
The spa at the Abbey Hotel in Redditch, UK, is hosting the “Watermelon Sugar High Spa Day,” with Harry Styles-themed… Read More »
Moves lift Hyatt growth outlook, serve long-term plan
A June 4 deal with Service Properties Trust to continue managing 17 of the 22 Hyatt Place hotels owned by… Read More »
No quick answer for Chicago hotels eyeing federal aid
Chicago hoteliers seeking a $75 million cut of the city’s forthcoming $1.9 billion in federal pandemic relief will have to… Read More »
Huge tax cut awarded NYC hotel stirs broad concerns
A judge has granted an 85% tax assessment reduction to the Marriott Courtyard near LaGuardia Airport, raising the prospect of… Read More »
Public’s Ian Schrager approaches reopening as reset
The creator of the Public brand of luxury hospitality says he plans to expand to other major markets as he… Read More »
New owner of NOLA’s Frenchmen Hotel looks ahead
Restaurateur Robert Thompson has more New Orleans acquisitions in mind after joining a national trend toward purchases of smaller hotels… Read More »