Hotels focus on wellness as industry recovers
Hotel companies are broadening the type of wellness offerings available to customers, including river baths and abdominal massages. “I think… Read More »
Upscale hotels converge on Nashville, Tenn.
A spate of new luxury hotels dramatizes the resurgence of tourism in Nashville, Tenn., and there’s much more grandeur yet… Read More »
China visitors receive break in isolation mandate
China has sharply reduced the quarantine period for international visitors, raising prospects for reviving tourism after more than two years… Read More »
Noted Milos dining group launches Athens hotel
The famed gourmet Greek restaurant chain Estiatorio Milos has added a hotel to its global presence, with chef Costas Spiliadis’… Read More »
Radisson Asia-Pacific ambition: 400% growth by 2025
Radisson Hotel Group seeks to increase its Asia-Pacific portfolio 400% by 2025, adding 1,700 properties. The chain’s APAC Expansion Plan… Read More »
Lowering of COVID-19 bars brings Banyan Tree to Japan
Singapore-based Banyan Tree Group has responded to the easing of pandemic-related government restrictions by introducing four brands to Japan, all… Read More »
Tiny hotel without walls makes social point, scores hit
A brother team of concept artists has a waiting list of 6,500 for bookings at a “zero star hotel” that… Read More »
Calif.’s Red Hawk Casino to add entertainment center, hotel
A new entertainment complex, along with a five-story, 120,000-square-foot hotel, is set to open at Red Hawk Casino in Placerville,… Read More »
New hotel, water park planned for Khorfakkan, UAE
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority has begun construction on an integrated development project in Khorfakkan, UAE. Set to be finished… Read More »
Marriott guests can hold the phone with tech upgrade
A mobile app that would enable guests to choose their rooms and bestow their tips is among an array of… Read More »
Construction begins on $260M Ind. casino resort
Construction launched Tuesday on the $260 million Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. The work is expected to… Read More »
Plans for Halton Hills, Canada, include water park, hotel
A proposal has been lodged by Gilbach Inc. for the development of a family entertainment and convention complex in Halton… Read More »
Hotel REIT takes insurers to court over COVID-19 denials
A real estate investment trust that owns Marriott-, Hilton- and Hyatt-branded hotels has sued insurers for denying up to $150… Read More »
Wellness takes high road in Miraval-Lexus offering
Guests at Miraval Resorts and Spa locations in Arizona, Texas and New York’s Berkshires will enjoy a high-performance perk thanks… Read More »
Work progresses on Universal’s Epic Universe in Florida
Recently released drone footage showed construction underway on the new Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida…. Read More »
Hilton’s “waitographers” give tips — for smartphone users
The group selfie has become a menu basic at hotel restaurants, and Hilton Hotels has added some expert help for… Read More »
Idle NYC hotel will house homeless families with children
New York City officials have begun preparing the vacant Skyline Hotel in Hell’s Kitchen to provide temporary housing for families… Read More »
NYC hotels roaring back? Not so fast, industry leader says
The president of the Hotel Association of New York City took issue with a recent report from real estate consultancy… Read More »
Hilton extends pet welcome to 85% of US hotels
Hilton Worldwide plans to add about 3,000 locations to its current list of some 2,000 properties that accommodate dogs and… Read More »
Diversifying Sports Illustrated tees up $410M Miss. Resort
D’Iberville, Miss., has approved, with tax increment financing, a proposal for a $410 million complex on the Gulf Coast that… Read More »
Quarantine role paid New Zealand hotels $780K per month
Thirty-three New Zealand hotels collected an average of $780,000 from the government to serve exclusively as quarantine hotels for visitors… Read More »
The Student Hotel’s APG adds Singapore investor GIC
A major stake in The Student Hotel (TSH) has been acquired by the Singapore state investor GIC and Dutch pension… Read More »
Universal Beijing Resort in China sets reopening date
The Universal Beijing Resort in China will partially reopen on Saturday with safety measures in place such as wearing of… Read More »
IHG hotels to offer full-size bathroom products
IHG Hotels & Resorts will be stocked with full-size Unilever bathroom products to reduce the environmental impact of the hotels…. Read More »
Taiwan tries hotel stimulus payments to revive tourism
Guests at Taiwan hotels will receive subsidies of roughly $24 to $39 per night from the government as part of… Read More »
Chains’ leeriness of alternatives will fade, JLL predicts
A soon-to-be-released report from influential consultancy JLL Hotels & Hospitality makes a strong case against the reluctance of most major… Read More »