At these hotels, animals are welcomed — and employed
Pet friendliness is a familiar theme in hospitality these days, but some hotels have taken animal accommodations to the next… Read More »
Louvre Hotels charts innovative blend for Europe, China
Tulip Residences, a hotel-apartment hybrid based on co-working, wellness and co-living, will debut this summer by Louvre Hotels Group, a… Read More »
Pre-launch of Catawba casino resort in N.C. coming soon
A pre-launch modular facility of the Two Kings Casino Resort in Kings Mountain, N.C., is slated to open this summer… Read More »
Nashville undergoes $450M hospitality makeover
A $450 million makeover could boost downtown Nashville’s tourism appeal. The new attractions include 2,500 more hotel rooms, the National… Read More »
Sports events provide winning season for Indy hotel
The Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis will switch to football next week after serving since early March as the primary bubble… Read More »
Developer restores, revitalizes Houston landmark
The 98-year-old La Colombe d’Or, dubbed Houston’s most prized luxury boutique hotel, has reopened after a $10 million facelift by… Read More »
Growing wanderlust spurs Wyndham Super 8 ad venture
A multimedia campaign by Wyndham Hotels’ Super 8 featuring actor Oliver Hudson as a bobblehead football coach reflects a hospitality… Read More »
Increase in vaccinations means increase in prices
Airfare and hotel prices that plummeted during the pandemic are beginning to creep up now that vaccinations are giving people… Read More »
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 »
Shuttered, downsized hotels cloud meeting outlook
Almost 59% of planners of in-person and hybrid meetings ranked hotel closings and staff cuts as their top worry in… 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 »