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 »