Water park part of plans for Tunica County, Miss.
Plans to redevelop the former site of Harrah’s Tunica Resort in Tunica County, Miss., into a massive complex were recently… Read More »
Tenn. vendors preparing for Hard Rock arrival
Executives of a Hard Rock hotel and casino that’s scheduled to open within two years in Bristol, Tenn., have been… Read More »
CBRE forecasts hotel occupancy rise due to vaccinations
US hotel occupancy will surpass 55% in the second half of this year thanks largely to the COVID-19 vaccine and… Read More »
Find employment in the spa industry
The ISPA Job Bank is constantly updated with new job openings from a diverse collection of spa and resource partners. Available to… Read More »
49% of consumers have positive view of brand activism
Brand activism is viewed positively by 49% of consumers, and negatively by 17%, and 58% say brand activism has influenced… Read More »
5 website strategies that build trust with customers
A startup can build trust with customers though its website, an essential but easy place to start, writes Calendar co-founder… Read More »
Stylists share what’s trending for spring
The Italian bob, long jumbo braids, heavy side fringe and the “Shullet” are trending hair looks for spring according to… Read More »
Va. spa resort offers complete wellness package
Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Va., covers 340 acres, room for horse and biking trails along with tennis courts…. Read More »
Peek inside this Colo. luxury spa
Strata Wellness and Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., features a full range of spa… Read More »
Do you have a workplace vaccination strategy?
As businesses explore vaccination strategies, tomorrow’s ISPA Stronger Together Summit Pre-Session will highlight legal and human resource insights relating to… Read More »
Airbnb expands to Caribbean
Airbnb has partnered with the Caribbean Tourism Organization to market to travelers looking for less traditional accommodations in 18 countries…. Read More »
Ga. teen builds backyard roller coaster
Georgia teenager Ben Tolliday spent three weeks creating a homemade roller coaster off his family’s backyard deck and says it’s… Read More »
SBA offers variety of loans for small businesses
The Small Business Administration offers loans through the Paycheck Protection Program for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it… Read More »
WTTC sees glimmer of hope for industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the travel sector’s contribution to global GDP could increase 48.5% if… Read More »
Pandemic doldrums appear ending for hotel debt markets
A new report from Jones Lang LaSalle affirms strong resurgence in hospitality debt markets, and the global commercial real estate… Read More »
2020 brought more health to surging Airbnb, study shows
Airbnb has seen its room supply more than double over the past four years, and the home rental enterprise has… Read More »
Hilton spas offer variety of food-themed treatments
Strawberry-themed treatments at the Waldorf Astoria Spa at the The Roosevelt New Orleans and Taro Honey Body Therapy at Hawaii’s… Read More »
Las Vegas is doubling down on betting as entertainment
Las Vegas resorts are upping the ante in sports betting by merging with nightlife to offer a broader entertainment experience…. Read More »
Boston tower will bring Raffles brand to North America
Construction is underway on Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences, the first North American location for an international luxury… Read More »
Miss. Gulf Coast casino hotel will add $75M tower
The Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Bay St. Louis, Miss., on the state’s Gulf Coast, will double its guestrooms with… Read More »
Marriott CEO on TV: Recovery underway, wariness needed
Marriott International CEO Tony Capuano declared on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday that demand is rapidly growing in the hotel… Read More »
Study: Travelers are making more time for vacation
In Expedia’s annual Vacation Deprivation study, the company found that travel confidence is rising, with 36% of respondents saying they… Read More »
Disneyland announces plans to expand in Calif.
The Walt Disney Co. is calling the main location of a planned expansion an “immersive theme park,” but rather than… Read More »
Weakened hotels stir strengthening investor interest
Distressed hotel assets have emerged as the primary target of a record 11% of investors, according to a new survey… Read More »
Podcast: Chef finds new opportunity during the pandemic
Before he took a job running hotel foodservice at the Ritz-Carlton group, chef Willis Loughhead had a fast-paced career in… Read More »
$143M project at Ariz. casino will add hotel tower
A 150-foot hotel tower set to open in the fall will add 205 guest rooms to Wild Horse Pass Hotel… Read More »