Las Vegas firm faces tall odds with $450M La. resort plan
Doubts loom over a much-ballyhooed proposal to transform a Louisiana recreational area into a multi-purpose family resort at an estimated… Read More »
Choctaw casino-resort nears opening after $600M upgrade
A new 21-story tower headlines the $600 million expansion of the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Okla., near the… Read More »
Hotel chains ratchet up short-term rental push
Hospitality giants such as AccorHotels and Marriott International are escalating their battles with the likes of Vrbo and Airbnb for… Read More »
Hawaii tourists invited to pitch in
Visitors to Hawaii are contributing time and talent to local communities and being rewarded with free nights in hotels under… Read More »
Ette hotels’ wellness binge includes alcohol abstinence
Developers of a 126-key luxury lifestyle hotel set to open this summer in Orlando, Fla., are banking on changing consumer… Read More »
Mask mandate returns for some Las Vegas casino workers
Las Vegas casinos such as Las Vegas Sands and the Westgate hotel-casino are reinstating mask requirements for all their employees,… Read More »
Kings Island in Ohio unveils $27M Camp Cedar resort
Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, announced the opening of its new Camp Cedar outdoor resort Thursday. The $27 million resort… Read More »
$175M facelift to transform iconic S. Florida resort
A South Florida resort with a history of hosting the rich and famous dating back to the Roaring ’20s is… Read More »
Hoteliers’ exemption plea delays French Quarter tax
A French Quarter sales tax that was to go into effect July 1 won’t be imposed before October at the… Read More »
Room rates hit new high, occupancy keeps climbing
Average daily room rates for US hotels set an all-time record as of July 10 as occupancy continued improving, STR… Read More »
Vaccinations reach more than half of traveling public
The majority of US travelers are now fully vaccinated, but nearly one-fifth say they’ve no intention of getting their shots,… Read More »
Four Seasons Hotel Miami changes hands for $130M
Fort Partners reportedly has purchased the Four Seasons Hotel Miami for approximately $130 million, giving the company control of all… Read More »
Hotel firm may be Deutsche Bank FX derivatives victim
The Palladium Group hotel chain co-owned by former Spanish Foreign Minister Abel Matutes Juan is included in Deutsche Bank’s internal… Read More »
Report surveys diversity in foodservice, hospitality
A new report created by SmartBrief and the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Association includes an in-depth survey of SmartBrief readers… Read More »
Worries mount as coronavirus invades Japan hotels
Hotels are laboring to safeguard guests and staff from the coronavirus in largely unvaccinated Japan, where infections have struck at… Read More »
This Czech spa town makes the most of its hot springs
The Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary is known for its spas and hot springs. Prezident Luxury Spa & Wellness… Read More »
Hotels, resorts trounce Airbnb in consumer survey
Hotels and resorts are overwhelmingly favored over short-term rentals and timeshares by American consumers, a new survey shows. The ValuePenguin… Read More »
Travelers more than ready, hotel exec, expert proclaim
A hospitality executive and an industry analyst waxed bullish about consumer demand and prospects for recovery in a recent CBRE… Read More »
CorePoint Lodging considers possible sale of company
CorePoint Lodging is considering a possible sale of the company amid a larger exploration of its strategic alternatives. The REIT… Read More »
S. Korean hotel-travel firm draws $1.7B from SoftBank
South Korean hotel and travel digital support company Yanolja plans a 16-fold expansion of its clientele by 2025 with help… Read More »
Guests send wake-up call in poll on hotel breakfasts
The widespread reduction and elimination of hotel breakfasts prompted by the pandemic has left much of the traveling public cold,… Read More »
Hyatt takes on wide web of issues with World of Care
Hyatt Hotels has launched a comprehensive renewal program covering concerns ranging from environmental stewardship to workforce diversity and human trafficking…. Read More »