Laid-off workers get protections in San Francisco
A “back to work” ordinance that was passed in San Francisco this week and forwarded to the mayor for signature… Read More »
Hotel Denim in N.C. happily sings the blues
Hotel Denim in Greensboro, N.C., is living up to its name and the rich history of its fabric, with decor,… Read More »
Accor joins UK renewal effort with $357M plan
Hotel group Accor hotel group will invest $357 million in a dual-brand 14-story hotel that’s part of a revitalization project… Read More »
Calif. city, county work on tax deal for hotel purchase
Officials in San Mateo County and Redwood City, Calif., disagree on the amount of compensation the city should receive for… Read More »
Luxury highlights lure of private island resorts
Private island resorts in Florida and the West Indies offer exclusive destinations, most of which are at their post-hurricane best…. Read More »
American marks AAdvantage anniversary with hotel deals
American Airlines is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its AAdvantage program with a month of daily games that allow frequent… Read More »
Loan default leads to $175M sale of NYC’s Watson Hotel
The 600-room Watson Hotel in Manhattan has been acquired by Yellowstone Real Estate Investments for approximately $175 million after the… Read More »
Condos take up residence in luxury hotel growth
Luxury hotel developers are expected to continue a trend of including condos in the mix as a profit booster and… Read More »
Bill would allow $50M in bonds for Hawaii airport hotel
Hawaii legislators are considering a bill that would permit the issuance of up to $50 million in revenue bonds to… Read More »
Projects highlight advantages of modular building
The five three-level buildings that make up Coburn Crossing Apartments in Truckee, Calif., are among North American projects honored by… Read More »
Outlook for hotels brightens as both leisure and business travel recover
Pent-up demand to hold weddings, receptions and other events that were postponed in the past year could offer a boost… Read More »
First Black woman billionaire thrives others’ success
Sheila Johnson, the first Black woman to become a billionaire in the US, has built her career on encouraging the… Read More »
Toy Story Hotel to rise at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan
Additional details about the new Toy Story Hotel opening at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan have been revealed. The 595-room… Read More »
Hospitality CEO proves hospitable to Fla. hotel evictees
Employees and guests who were abruptly ousted with the sale of the Champion’s World Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., have found… Read More »
US hotels welcome good news about openings
US hotel and room openings in the first quarter of this year were the most numerous in the world, but… Read More »
Fla. resort abruptly shuts down, guests forced to leave
Champions World Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., closed without any notice last week, firing employees and telling guests to immediately leave… Read More »
Pebblebrook sells San Francisco hotel
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has sold a San Francisco hotel to a third party in a deal with net proceeds of… Read More »
Extended Stay deal offers hopeful sign for hospitality
The effort by Blackstone and Starwood Capital Group to acquire Extended Stay America in a $6 billion transaction is an… Read More »
$140M hotel-recreation complex replacing Miss. resort
A $140 million facility comprising of a hotel, youth sports center, 20-acre water park and other features is being built… Read More »
Conn. hotel to make history with energy self-sufficiency
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has taken sustainability to a new level with its plans for Hotel Marcel, which is tapped… Read More »
Restaurants, hotels open their kitchens to virtual brands
Ghost-kitchen firm C3 has facilitated partnerships in which underused space in hotel kitchens can be used to prepare food for… Read More »
New year brings upswing in upscale hotel development
From the NoMad London in the city’s Covent Garden district to The Chatwal Lodge in New York, luxury hotels are… Read More »