Work begins on Tenn. development with 2 hotels
Work on the Liberty Park development in Memphis, Tenn., starts Tuesday after the Tourism Development Zone Bonds that can be… Read More »
Ground Round has a new concept on tap
Casual dining chain Ground Round has partnered with a Best Western Hotel in Waterloo, Iowa, to create a beer-centric concept… Read More »
Europe pipeline hits historic highs in Q1
Europe’s hotel construction pipeline set records in both projects and room totals in the first quarter, posting 1,928 and 310,523,… Read More »
Hospitality execs on the industry’s role in fighting racism
Forty percent of restaurant managers and 60% of chefs are people of color, according to the National Restaurant Association, and… Read More »
Pandemic prompts New Zealand hotel to create spa
Eichardt’s Private Hotel in New Zealand has added the Vault Spa, initially opened as a way to serve local guests… Read More »
Hotel, flight prices rise sharply with enlivened market
Hotel rates and airline fares are soaring right along with demand as American wanderlust emerges from the pandemic. But while… Read More »
Skift: Index tracking 22 countries shows uneven recovery
The Skift Recovery Index, which tracks real-time travel data in 22 countries, finds the recovery uneven. In Asia, for instance,… Read More »
New attraction with hotel proposed for Jamestown, N.D.
The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation is seeking requests for letters of intent for the development of Bison World, A Legendary Experience… Read More »
STR: April was US hospitality’s best month in year-plus
New figures from STR show April as the highest-performing month for the US hotel industry since February 2020, the month… Read More »
Some Disney hotel rooms in Fla. to become timeshares
Walt Disney World Resort is moving to increase revenue and bolster occupancy by converting some rooms at its Grand Floridian… Read More »
Alarm over construction near ancient city of Teotihuacán in Mexico
The Mexican government has condemned unauthorised building work being carried out at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, near Mexico City…. Read More »
Arizona dining figure Sam Fox plans Phoenix hotel
Internationally noted Arizona restaurateur Sam Fox plans to open an upscale hotel in Phoenix in 2023, featuring a cosmopolitan mix… Read More »
‘Explor-cation’ brings Hyatt guests up close and local
Hyatt Hotels is affording guests in-depth engagement in local destinations at select hotels across the globe through a program called… Read More »
Architects show off designs for sustainable floating hotel
Design firm Margot Krasojevic Architects has released its concept for the Recycled Ocean Plastic Resort, which would be built on… Read More »
Industrial heritage rests lightly in Pittsburgh hotel
Pittsburgh’s manufacturing history harmonizes with contemporary comfort in the city’s new Industrialist Hotel, once the site of American Standard’s downtown… Read More »
Plans unveiled for water park with hotel in Maricopa, Ariz.
PHX Surf LLC has announced plans to build a new entertainment development in Maricopa, Ariz. Plans for the 71-acre project… Read More »
Flexibility is key to sweeping Airbnb innovations
Airbnb has revamped its website, app and policies to afford greater flexibility to travelers in anticipation of a surge in… Read More »
Vaccine progress prompts new, improved hotel outlook
PwC has revised its earlier hotel recovery forecast upward in light of the faster-than-expected deployment of coronavirus vaccines. The firm… Read More »
The Farnham Hotel touted as catalyst for Omaha, Neb.
City leaders hope The Farnam Hotel, Autograph Collection in downtown Omaha, Neb., will provide a shot in the arm for… Read More »
Recovery resides on walls as art hotels woo public
Operators of art hotels are banking on their collections to lift finances — and spirits — by attracting the general… Read More »
Work, sleep, stay at D.C.’s adapted Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C., is embracing the work-from-home movement by converting some rooms into hybrid spaces that… Read More »
Financing flow outlook brightens for lodging
Investment prospects are accelerating for the hospitality industry, a banking expert says, though new construction money will ramp up relatively… Read More »
Baton Rouge, La., airport hotel sells for $3.5M
Louisiana investment group Akshardham LLC has purchased the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport for $3.5 million…. Read More »
Could the ISS be the first space hotel?
The International Space Station could add commercial uses to its functionality, including lodging accommodations for “private astronauts” willing to pay… Read More »
Lifestyle hotels differ in definition, not trendiness
Lifestyle hotels are a prominent source of growth for hotel chains, but defining the label for them remains elusive. While… Read More »
TWA Hotel at JFK now offers roller skating
New York’s TWA Hotel now has a novel amenity — roller skating on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International… Read More »