Hotels use new tech to connect with guests
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, hoteliers recognized the need for technological innovation to make changes that would benefit both hotels… Read More »
Loews Boston Hotel to rebrand as Hotel AKA Back Bay
Loews Boston Hotel has been purchased by an Electra American Hospitality Group affiliate, which plans to renovate and rebrand the… Read More »
Ala. county approves tax rebate for hotel
Alabama’s Chilton County Commission approved a tax incentive for Mansa Hospitality to encourage it to bring a hotel to the… Read More »
Related Companies considers selling Equinox Hotel
Related Companies is considering selling the three-year-old Equinox Hotel in New York City. Related is consulting an adviser to generate… Read More »
Knott’s Berry Farm in Calif. set for major renovations
Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif., has unveiled major improvements coming to the theme park in 2023. The changes… Read More »
Starwood strikes multifamily, hotel, office deals
Starwood Real Estate Income Trust has made two acquisitions worth $1.4 billion that involve multifamily properties and extended-stay hotels. Meanwhile,… Read More »
StonePark Capital purchases Calif. Hotel
StonePark Capital has acquired the 31-room Waterman Hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif. StonePark will work on guest room and common… Read More »
Ennismore announces new luxury hotel in Cancun
Ennismore is launching its luxury hotel, SLS Bahia Beach Residences, in Novo Cancun, Mexico. The luxury hotel will be the… Read More »
Hotel rooms projected to be less expensive over Labor Day
US hotel costs per night are expected to cost an average of $189 during Labor Day weekend, which is down… Read More »
New Orleans hotel uses automated, contactless systems
At The Lola in New Orleans, check-in is contactless, with a virtual concierge on a computer monitor and automated alcohol… Read More »
Virdee releases new contactless check-in software
Virdee debuted a web-based check-in option for the hospitality industry to help with contactless check-ins. The Virdee Virtual Reception solution… Read More »
Accor new hotel developments remain steady
Accor has a steady number of new hotel developments in the works, with 212,000 rooms and 1,215 hotels at the… Read More »
N.M. ski hotel set for demolition, rebuilding
Hotel St. Bernard in Taos, N.M., is working toward demolishing its structure and rebuilding it after it determined the original… Read More »
Retailers, brands court returning travelers
Retailers from mass merchandisers like Walmart to luxury jeweler Cartier are forming partnerships and opening new stores to cater to… Read More »
Hotel leaders discuss upcoming changes from pandemic
During a recent panel with hotel industry leaders, panelists considered the effect the COVID-19 pandemic will have on future Generation… Read More »
Ore. resort sold to Vesta Hospitality for $58M
Vesta Hospitality acquired the Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, Ore., for $58 million. Vesta plans to invest $9 million to… Read More »
expansion announced for Hilton resort in Santa Barbara
The 360-room Hilton Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara, Calif., is adding 80 rooms at the hotel. The resort also plans… Read More »
Opinion: Hotel industry needs focus on automation
The hotel industry is turning toward automation in many areas after surviving the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of half… Read More »
Consumer demand is still strong for travel, experiences
Consumers are spending on travel and other experiences, according to comments made by executives in hotel, real estate and related… Read More »
Hilton creates pop-up hotel for contest
Hilton Hotels is trying to get people excited about traveling again and recently held an Instagram contest to give away… Read More »
This Swiss hotel holds 300+ years of history
The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel, Switzerland, has stood since 1681 with its ornate walls, opulent rooms and… Read More »
Hard Rock property in Dominican Republic adds water park
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was recently renovated to be more family friendly and… Read More »