Nev. lawmakers to discuss bill for hospitality workers
Discussions are underway in the Nevada State Legislature about the “Right to Return” bill, which would guarantee that hospitality workers… Read More »
Casino’s art installations provide social media exposure
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage in California has been displaying seasonal murals and other art installations, many of… Read More »
Personalization at hotels can bring security pitfalls
The pandemic-induced lull in the hotel industry presents a good chance to reinvent best practices in cybersecurity, argues David Christiansen,… Read More »
New Camp Cedar resort coming to Kings Island in Ohio
Reporters got a sneak peek Thursday on the construction site of the new Camp Cedar outdoor resort, which is set… Read More »
Hospitality Investors Trust reportedly nears deal with Brookfield
Hospitality Investors Trust is close to an agreement with Brookfield Asset Management, its largest investor, that would transfer control to… Read More »
Iconic hotel in Galveston, Texas, will change hands
The historic Hotel Galvez and Spa in Galveston, Texas, where presidents and Hollywood celebrities laid their heads over the years,… Read More »
Las Vegas Sands boosts campaign for Texas gaming resorts
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is financing a multimillion-dollar ad campaign aimed at bringing gambling resorts to the four largest cities… Read More »
Diversity only begins at hiring, Black hotel exec notes
The African-American human resources director for First Hospitality Group asserts that increasing staff and management racial diversity requires creating a… Read More »
Pandemic survivor stayAPT maps bustling near-future
The North Carolina-based long-term lodging company stayAPT Suites has defied the pandemic with robust growth since its launch in January… Read More »
Convene shifting into hybrid virtual meeting space
Meeting space provider Convene reduced its staff by about 80% but is expanding into the digital space with a virtual… Read More »
Ransomware attack cause of casino closures in Tasmania
Two casinos in Tasmania have temporarily closed after a cyberattack caused issues with slot machines and hotel booking systems. Although… Read More »
Big price cut marks major deal for Denver Hyatt Regency
The 461-room Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center has sold for $41.54 million, the largest sum paid for a hotel in… Read More »
Past year brings 25 more hotels into Hersha stable
Hersha Hospitality Management boosted its portfolio to 140 hotels with the addition of 25 properties comprising 4,000 rooms within the… Read More »
Green ideals meet hotel green light in Asheville, N.C.
The regime for hotel development adopted by Asheville, N.C., after a 17-month moratorium on new properties includes incentives for sustainability… Read More »
Baymont by Wyndham searches for a canine ambassador
The Baymont by Wyndham hotel chain is seeking its first canine ambassador to be the “Baymont Buddy of the Year,”… Read More »
Asia-Pacific growth continues apace for Wyndham
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts plans to open 180 hotels in Asia and the Pacific this year after adding 125 properties… Read More »
Dutch tourists opt for quarantine vacation in Greece
About 200 Dutch tourists were chosen from 25,000 applicants for an eight-day quarantine at a Greek beach resort on the… Read More »
China drives strong Asia-Pacific hotel upswing
Hotel growth in the Asia-Pacific region, led by China, continues its brisk pace, with 2,639 properties in the pipeline and… Read More »
IPO exceeding $3B said to be sought by UK’s Soho House
UK-based private membership club Soho House reportedly has entered a confidential IPO filing on the New York Stock Exchange, valuing… Read More »
Gaming and Leisure Properties selling Las Vegas asset for $308M
Gaming and Leisure Properties is selling the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in a deal valued at $308 million…. Read More »
More help needed, industry reps implore Senate panel
Travel, hotel and restaurant leaders told a newly formed US Senate subcommittee on travel and tourism their industry could recover… Read More »
TV’s Vern Yip will star in Mackinac’s Grand Hotel redo
Designer Vern Yip of HGTV and TLC’s “Trading Spaces” fame will be in charge of the Grand Hotel facelift at… Read More »
Dominican Republican tourism jump led by US travelers
Americans are spearheading a rebound in Dominican Republic tourism, where hotel occupancy reached 70.6% in the last week of March,… Read More »
Convention business is rebounding, Caesars CEO says
While mask-wearing and other COVID-19 safety precautions will remain in place, business groups are enthusiastic about coming back to Las… Read More »
Vornado to raze hotel for development plans near Penn Station
Vornado Realty Trust plans to raze the Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan as part of plans to create a premier development… Read More »
Calif. bill would return former Black resort to family
An African-American-owned oceanfront resort in Los Angeles County that was confiscated by the government a century ago would revert to… Read More »