$300M project at Mich. casino to feature hotel, restaurant
Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Mich., plans to undergo a 250,000-square-foot expansion that will include a 250-room hotel, restaurant, entertainment… Read More »
Technology boosts return of automat concepts
Modern takes on the automat concept cater to contact-free restaurant practices that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, Marriott… Read More »
Review of COVID-19 hotels ordered in Calif. county
Officials in California’s San Diego County have agreed to pay San Diego State University $140,000 for a review of the… Read More »
Survey finds new attitude toward sustainable travel
A new survey by travel network Virtuoso finds that travelers are resuming their adventures with a new attitude about their… Read More »
Developers consider conversions of NYC buildings
New York City’s empty offices and vacant hotels are being eyed by some developers for possible conversion to other property… Read More »
Atlanta site will be home to 40-story Signia by Hilton
Construction was scheduled to begin this week on a 40-story hotel on the Georgia World Congress Center Authority campus in… Read More »
Curator grows roster to 8 with Sage addition
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has added Sage Hospitality Group as its eighth founding member. Sage brings 10 of its… Read More »
Report: Choice Hotels leader’s Chicago Tribune bid stalls
Choice Hotels International Chairman Stewart Bainum is looking for new support in his effort to buy the Chicago Tribune after… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »