Blackpool, England, could get new entertainment complex
Blackpool (England) Council is planning to acquire a 10-acre plot of land through a compulsory purchase order to allow for… Read More »
Developers pitch casino projects in NYC
Some developers are looking to create casinos in New York City, with sources saying that Vornado Realty Trust has proposed… Read More »
Hawaii’s losses in lodging will lead nation, study says
Hawaii will fare the worst of any state in a US hotel industry that’s expected to continue taking a beating… Read More »
2020 saw robust growth for ALG’s AMResorts
Apple Leisure Group’s luxury subsidiary AMResorts nearly doubled its portfolio in 2020, adding properties in the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe…. Read More »
A closer look at the move to take Brookfield Property private
Brookfield Asset Management’s move to take Brookfield Property Partners private reflects the sense that public markets are not properly valuing… Read More »
Hotel bankruptcies could accelerate in 2021
The pace of hotel bankruptcies has increased and could accelerate further if lenders become less willing to work with borrowers…. Read More »
Survey: Workers fear return to buildings
A recent report from Honeywell reveals most workers in the US and worldwide do not feel safe returning to work… Read More »
Shifts in Blackstone’s real estate portfolio have helped amid pandemic
In recent years, Blackstone Group has made changes to its $341 billion property portfolio that have ended up helping the… Read More »
Closing stats seal 2020 as hotels’ new low
Final figures from STR mark 2020 as the worst year in history for US hotels, with year-over-year drops in occupancy… Read More »
Chefs serve up tasty alternatives in empty hotel rooms
Hotels in Minneapolis-St. Paul are repurposing some vacant rooms as private venues for fine dining, replenishing starved budgets while addressing… Read More »
Conn. hotel, spa invites work-from-home crowd
Norwich Inn & Spa in Connecticut is inviting people to take a break for a midday spa treatment. In addition,… Read More »
Disneyland, airports, hotels volunteer for pandemic duty
The travel industry is stepping up to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, with airports serving as testing sites, hotels putting… Read More »
Business travel lag sets off widespread economic decline
A sharp reduction in business travel that may last for years is having a ripple effect on the economy in… Read More »
May opening set for Universal Beijing Resort in China
Pre-opening preparations are underway at the new Universal Beijing Resort in China ahead of its May opening. The resort will… Read More »
MGM Resorts drops $11B bid for UK’s Entain
MGM Resorts International has decided against the purchase of UK gaming company Entain, for which it originally offered $11 billion…. Read More »
100 new Marriott hotels planned for Asia-Pacific
Marriott International says it will open approximately 100 hotels in the Asia-Pacific region this year, with highlights including the debut… Read More »
D.C. hotels forge ahead cautiously in tense, lean time
Hoteliers in the Washington, D.C., area balanced safety worries against their sore need for revenue as a normally lucrative presidential… Read More »
Hard Rock resort perks: Free virus testing, medical aid
Free COVID-19 testing and medical help are being offered to every US resident who stays at AIC Hotel Group’s all-inclusive… Read More »
IHG’s avid prospers through tough times
InterContinental Hotels Group’s avid brand of midscale properties has been a star performer since its launch in 2017 and boasts… Read More »
WTTC’s new mental health guidelines issued
The World Travel & Tourism Council has released new mental health and wellness guidelines to help the industry recover from… Read More »
Galactic Starcruiser hotel previewed on digital media
Disney World’s much-ballyhooed, partly built Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel went on display via Instagram recently as the year of… Read More »
China leads Radisson’s Asia-Pacific expansion
Radisson Hotel Group says it opened 84 Asia-Pacific hotels under eight brands last year, 72 of them in China. The… Read More »