Report: Diversity doesn’t see huge shift in 2020
The 2021 Women in Hospitality Industry Leadership report from the Castell Project found that diversity in hospitality leadership did not… Read More »
Cyprus caters to tourists with families
Cyprus is a mecca for families and several hotels offer special services and attractions for children. In addition to pools… Read More »
Hawaii hotel tax legislation draws industry fire
The Hawaii legislature approved bills to allow counties to impose a new hotel tax of up to 3%, while cutting… Read More »
Investors eye convention hotels as events return
Full-service convention hotels took a hit during the pandemic, but as in-person events start to be scheduled for the second… Read More »
Genting SkyWorlds in Malaysia seeks 1,500 new workers
Resorts World Genting has begun the process of hiring 1,500 employees to staff the new Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park in… Read More »
Ala. opening reflects La Quinta Del Sol’s global growth
The 120th hotel in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ La Quinta portfolio featuring the Del Sol prototype opened Monday in Selma,… Read More »
$400M development with hotel eyed for San Antonio
A Dream Hotel is expected to be part of a proposed mixed-use project for San Antonio’s River Walk valued at… Read More »
UK targeted by US hotel builders as pandemic fades
US hoteliers in the UK are in an expansion mode in anticipation of a burst of demand from both foreign… Read More »
Md. Marriott teams up with doggie beer garden
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel has partnered with a dog park/beer garden that offers brews and treats for pooches and their… Read More »
Auction, foreclosure for 2 Calif. hotels seen as omen
A public auction and foreclosure are in the works for two hotels in California’s Silicon Valley whose owners defaulted on… Read More »
Corporate trip directors to hotels: How green are you?
Corporations making travel plans have dramatically increased their requests for sustainability data from hotels, according to various hospitality companies. The… Read More »
Oakland A’s to fund stadium portion of project with hotel
The Oakland A’s have pledged $1 billion to build a 35,000-seat stadium as the centerpiece of a $12 billion project… Read More »
Media push woos guests to Las Vegas hotel-casinos
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority kicked off a tourism ad campaign this week in anticipation of the return… Read More »
AF Academy Visitor’s Center with hotel nears reality
A nonprofit hotel and conference center will be part of a new Air Force Academy Visitor’s Center in Colorado Springs… Read More »
City experts see disaster in NYC hotel review plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposal to require City Council approval for all new hotel projects could cost New York City… Read More »
Some Canadians are walking home
Canadians are using a pandemic loophole to avoid a three-day quarantine required of air travelers. They are flying into US… Read More »
Less space, more keys: New Homewood prototype in works
A new prototype for the extended-stay Homewood Suites by Hilton features reduced site size, increased room numbers and enhanced food… Read More »
Businesses in desperate search for seasonal workers
Restaurants, hotels and other popular tourist attractions are worried about the lack of workers this summer season due to coronavirus… Read More »
Entertainment center opens at Vietnam’s sole casino
A $2.8 billion entertainment complex from VinGroup has opened in a Phu Quoc, Vietnam, development that includes Corona Resort &… Read More »
Market woes slow ambitious Anchorage, Alaska, project
Developers plan a trio of new hotels for downtown Anchorage, Alaska, but a definite opening date has been set for… Read More »
Shanghai International Resort earned $6B-plus in 5 years
China’s Shanghai International Resort, anchored by Shanghai Disneyland, has collected about $6.16 billion in tourism revenue and has drawn more… Read More »
Automation greets hotel guests in coronavirus wake
Marriott International is leading a pandemic-spurred foray into machine-based check-ins on the part of the hospitality industry, meeting consumer demand… Read More »