First hotel at Chicago’s Navy Pier set to launch Thursday
Chicago’s iconic Navy Pie will host its first hotel Thursday with the opening of a Curio Collection by Hilton property…. Read More »
Fla. city to house homeless population in hotels
City Council members in Fort Myers, Fla., this week voted to budget $22,000 toward housing people experiencing homelessness in local… Read More »
Ohio city’s first hotel in century awaits pandemic break
Pandemic-linked financing problems continue to frustrate developers of a $6 million hotel that would be the first built in Ashtabula,… Read More »
Closed Baton Rouge, La., hotel sells for $100
Local firm Mani Hospitality LLC reportedly has purchased the shuttered Wyndham Garden hotel in Baton Rouge, La., for $100. Seller… Read More »
Small is big business for pod-friendly Hawaii resort
A hotel on Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach is embracing the new fashion of pod travel for small groups of family and… Read More »
Worldwide event will memorialize Marriott’s Sorenson
Marriott International is inviting the general public to join its personnel in a weeklong global run/walk/wheel event starting Thursday in… Read More »
Atlanta’s Kimpton Sylvan adds dining-drinking options
Executive chef Brandon Chavannes promises a “totally diabolical” eclectic menu at the Willow Bar and the St. Julep rooftop lounge,… Read More »
Minneapolis protects laid-off hospitality staff
City Council members in Minneapolis last week approved an ordinance requiring large hotels and event centers to prioritize laid-off staff… Read More »
Alila Napa Valley debuts as Hyatt’s 1,000th hotel
The adults-only Alila Napa Valley, a “restorative retreat” nestled in a California vineyard, is the 1,000th hotel established by Hyatt… Read More »
Peace of mind for a price: “Resort bubble” era opens
Island resorts in venues such as Hawaii and the Caribbean are going beyond coronavirus protocols such a pre-testing for visitors… Read More »
Torpid business travel excites big-bucks investor
A Texas hotel investor who’s in command of more than $1 billion has his eye on the business travel category,… Read More »
Nonprofit nears purchase of historic Maine hotel
A nonprofit group in Presque Isle, Maine, is poised to buy the historic family-owned Northeastland Hotel with help from a… Read More »
Hersha Hospitality sells Fla. hotel after receiving multiple bids
After receiving double-digit offers, Hersha Hospitality Trust made a $31 million deal to sell the Residence Inn Coconut Grove in… Read More »
Blackstone, Starwood Capital to buy Extended Stay in $6B deal
Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital Group have partnered to buy Extended Stay America in a $6 billion deal that is… Read More »
Local firm plans high-end hotel for Fort Worth, Texas
A 200-room upscale boutique hotel enlisting an acclaimed local chef will be part of a major mixed-use complex coming to… Read More »
Logger’s Landing Waterpark in Wis. shutters indefinitely
Logger’s Landing Waterpark at the Grand Lodge Hotel in Rothschild, Wis., will pause operations indefinitely because of the impact of… Read More »
Africa’s first hotel robots score hit with guests
Hotel Sky in Sandton, Johannesburg, opened in November with Ariel, Lexi and Micah on staff, the first robots to be… Read More »
Meet SIRO, Kerzner’s new health-focused line
A new brand of Kerzner International hotels will center on fitness and well-being, featuring expert in-house staff, healthy menus drawn… Read More »
Century-old San Diego hotel sold again as value drops
The landmark Courtyard San Diego hotel has sold for the third time since 2011, at a price $6.5 million below… Read More »
Theme park reservations in Fla. booked for spring break
Reservations are booked at theme parks and hotels in Central Florida for spring break, including at Walt Disney World Resort,… Read More »
More to come as Marriott independent brands reach marks
Marriott International is celebrating openings of its 50th Tribute Portfolio hotel, 120th Luxury Collection hotel and 200th Autograph Collection hotel…. Read More »
Kessler group takes lead in adopting cryptocurrency
The Kessler Collection has become the first US luxury hotel group to accept cryptocurrency as payment. “I believe cryptocurrency is… Read More »
Travel advisors report lots of last-minute travel
Travel advisors say business so far this year is a mixed bag with some travelers rescheduling or canceling trips while… Read More »
Hotels, other hard-hit REITs attract investors anew
Lodging, retail, office and residential categories of real estate investment trusts are being targeted by investors after suffering heavily during… Read More »
Okla. casino-resort undergoing $500M expansion project
A $500 million overhaul of the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Okla., is underway and will feature more than… Read More »
Travelers United sues MGM Resorts over “drip pricing”
MGM Resorts is being sued by Travelers United, a nonprofit travel advocacy group, over its “drip pricing” policy that charges… Read More »