Marriott continues Middle East expansion
Marriott International will add three new hotels to its portfolio of more than 30 properties in Saudi Arabia through a… Read More »
Some Extended Stay shareholders oppose company’s sale
Extended Stay shareholders SouthernSun Asset Management and Cooke & Bieler have come out against Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital Group’s… Read More »
Industry advocating to reopen international travel
Travel industry and labor groups have joined forces in urging the Biden administration to partner with stakeholders to set standards… Read More »
Getting well means wellness for hotels seeing surge
Demand for wellness-focused accommodations never has been greater, travel writer Debbi Kickham reports, and remote retreats such as Songstam Hotels… Read More »
Hotels will shelter migrants under $86.9M US pact
The federal government has arranged to pay a Texas nonprofit $86.9 million to house Central American migrants in hotels near… Read More »
Legoland California announces plans to reopen in April
Legoland California in Carlsbad will reopen beginning April 1 for a two-week Park Preview Days event before reopening to the… Read More »
Influx of visitors return as Las Vegas bounces back
As the number of COVID-19 cases declines and a greater percentage of the population gets vaccinated, travelers are returning in… Read More »
Multi-franchise holder Briad loses pandemic-linked suit
The Briad Group of hotel franchisees has lost a lawsuit through which it sought $40.8 million from its insurer to… Read More »
$20B Chicago project aims for minimal rail disruption
Landmark Development has promised Metra Electric it will not disrupt commuter rail operations as it builds a $20 billion project… Read More »
98-story tower will house Waldorf Astoria Miami
The upcoming Waldorf Astoria Miami, designed as a 98-story stack of unevenly fitting glass cubes, will stand as the tallest… Read More »
Some hotels could see faster recovery
Hotels experienced a sharp and sudden downturn last year amid the pandemic, but there is reason to be optimistic about… Read More »
Upscale hotel corraled by Texas stockyards redeveloper
A four-star hotel is scheduled to open today in a development with the unlikely name Mule Alley — an apt… Read More »
Black-owned Urban One bids for Va. casino license
Urban One is joining Golden Nugget, Bally’s, and Native American tribes in bidding for a Richmond, Va., casino project. The… Read More »
Hyatt Regency will debut in Las Vegas as Rio rebrands
The first Hyatt Regency to open in Las Vegas will replace the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino as Hyatt Hotels… Read More »
Virgin Hotels to open Thursday after $200M makeover
The former Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas has had a $200 million makeover and is ready for its beauty… Read More »
Blackstone buyout bid values Aussie resort at $6.2B
Shares in Australia’s Crown Resorts Ltd. rose more than 20% after its announcement Monday that Blackstone Group Inc. has offered… Read More »
Host Hotels & Resorts buys Texas property
Host Hotels & Resorts paid $161 million in cash for the fee simple interest in the Hyatt Regency Austin. The… Read More »
Polar Bear Hotel in Harbin, China, lives up to name
The Polar Bear Hotel — with a polar bear viewing from its 21 rooms — opened recently as part of… Read More »
Trump son wants Doral resort dealt in as Fla. casino
Eric Trump is promoting his family’s Doral golf resort as a gambling site amid a push by Florida GOP legislators… Read More »
The Book opens at Cherokee casinos in N.C.
The Book sports betting venue opened today at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, N.C., and Harrah’s… Read More »
London airport will add high-end boutique hotel
Groundbreaking was held Thursday for The Landing, a luxury boutique hotel at London’s Biggin Hill Airport that will feature a… Read More »
New York City tourism starts to make a comeback
After staying away through most of the coronavirus pandemic so far, visitors are returning to New York City. In the… Read More »