Oaktree said to offer Australian casino firm $2.39B
Oaktree Capital Group has offered Australian casino operator Crown Resorts $2.39 billion to buy back its founder’s holding, according to… Read More »
Luxury resorts for those who are ready
Travelers are getting itchy to get on a plane and go somewhere, and CNN compiled a list of the 10… Read More »
Summer heats up, doesn’t melt ski resort business
Mountain ski resorts are marketing their non-snowbound amenities to keep business from plunging downhill during the summer season. Chairlift rides,… Read More »
Hoteliers wide awake to merits of staff-served coffee
The pandemic has added impetus to a shift from self-serve coffee in hotel lobbies to coffee bars, sometimes with local… Read More »
Harrah’s in Las Vegas celebrates finish of $200M overhaul
A $200 million renovation that included the casino floor, lighting and 2,542 guestrooms has been completed at Harrah’s in Las… Read More »
Bears watching: Hyatt Place debuts in Lake Forest, Ill.
The first hotel to open since 1929 in Lake Forest, Ill., shares the city’s themes of science and nature and… Read More »
Posh new NYC hotel puts star power behind dining designs
The newly refurbished Park Lane Hotel New York has recruited high-profile hospitality and nightlife entrepreneur Scott Sartiano as creator of… Read More »
Virtual tech can be used to promote hotels, destinations
Virtual and augmented reality can help travel advisers and travelers get a unique look at destinations and hotels. Once on… Read More »
Green-driven Hawaii hotel puts money where values lie
The Soul Community Planet Hotel in Hilo, Hawaii, part of a chain of eco-oriented properties launched in 2020, is making… Read More »
Renovations at N.Y. casino-resort in progress
An extensive renovation project is underway at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y., operated by the Oneida Indian Nation…. Read More »
New England lodging takes fast lane back from pandemic
New England hoteliers and government are touting high vaccination rates among employees and guests as they hustle to meet pent-up… Read More »
5-star downtown Kansas City hotel still on the table
After being proposed in 2018, Kansas City, Mo.’s first five-star hotel is still being considered, although developers are seeking public… Read More »
Extended Stay sale to Blackstone-Starwood sealed
Shareholders of Extended Stay America voted last week to approve sale of the chain to Blackstone Group and Starwood Capital… Read More »
Hotels consider a potential future with fewer workers
As the travel industry recovers, hotel leaders are considering whether they can function with fewer workers than they once did…. Read More »
What is cost of housing homeless in hotels?
Kansas City, Mo., council members pressed a new nonprofit about how $4.7 million in funding is being spent to house… Read More »
2 New Orleans hotels open doors for art showings
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, will feature the works of artists Michael Godard, Kre8 and Duaiv that are also part of… Read More »
Modular hotel faces delays; pieces sit in Brooklyn port
Construction of 26-story modular Marriott hotel in New York City has stalled while the developer raises more funds, leaving parts… Read More »
New Hard Rock Hotel venue also an emergency shelter
Enhancements to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento totaling $65 million include a 16-pump gas station with a convenience… Read More »
Trump golf resort up against new ban on gambling
The city of Doral in Miami-Dade County voted to ban gambling, affecting former President Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort, which… Read More »
Design of Aparium hotels taps into buildings’ history
Aparium Hotel Group has made its name by opening in secondary markets such as Des Moines, Detroit and Minneapolis and… Read More »
Hotel rebound accelerates with “vengeance”
Hotel industry recovery is making its long climb back faster than expected, observers say, crediting “revenge travel” — the making… Read More »
Developers envision massive replacement for Grand Hyatt
Developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone plan to replace the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan with offices, a new hotel… Read More »