Chicago sparks interest with casino resort vision
Chicago is on the verge of soliciting proposals for its first casino resort, and four gaming companies are among 11… Read More »
Report: Europe hotel values drop less than feared
Hotel values in Europe declined between 5% and 15% last year from 2019, but the falloff was milder than expected,… Read More »
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 »