Graton Rancheria tribe proposes casino, hotel expansion
The Graton Resort and Casino in Sonoma County, Calif., which is owned by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, filed… Read More »
Buyout, privatization of GreenTree reportedly in offing
China-based GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. could go private if its management team’s talks with buyout firm CCIC Capital reach fruition,… Read More »
Inflation surge can’t quell pent-up wanderlust
Hotel room rates have jumped 25.1% over the past year, the Federal Reserve reports, highlighting the general impact on travel… Read More »
Locals laud Fla. hotel project that irked Congress members
A forthcoming government-owned luxury hotel whose partial funding with COVID relief funds drew fire from Congress was hailed this week… Read More »
Sit down with culinary union, labor judge tells Red Rock
Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas has been ordered by a National Labor Relations Board judge to bargain with the… Read More »
Hilton Grand Vacations turns 30 with benefits boost
Hilton Grand Vacations is observing its 30th anniversary with new membership programs for guests along with philanthropic contributions to 30… Read More »
Wyndham creates brands amid growing demand, CEO says
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled two brands in the past six months in the leisure and extended stay categories…. Read More »
3 JW Marriott gardens readied for Lily Kwong’s artistry
A Marriott International collection known for sustainability is partnering with noted landscape designer Lily Kwong to fashion gardens into visual… Read More »
Austin, Texas, will buy 3 hotels to house homeless
City officials in Austin, Texas, plan to purchase three hotels for conversion to permanent supportive housing for people who are… Read More »
Lodging tax hike urged for new Tennessee Titans stadium
A proposal in the state legislature would allow the city of Nashville, Tenn., to raise its hotel-motel tax to cover… Read More »
IHG calls new loyalty plan historic improvement
IHG Hotels & Resorts touts its new loyalty program as a route to faster and fancier rewards along with more… Read More »
Judge backs Times Square Crowne Plaza bidder
A court has ruled against SL Green Realty’s refusal to sell its $120 million stake in New York’s Times Square’s… Read More »
Black hotel owner seeks to bring more color into industry
A 34-year-old Atlantan who owns three hotels is out to raise the number of fellow African-Americans heading lodging businesses, currently… Read More »
Wood taken to new heights in architecture
Wood is increasingly finding its way into supporting structures for ever taller buildings. Eric Niiler explores the example of a… Read More »
Mass. community college invites aspiring hotel workers
Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts is offering a free seven-week course in hotel operations, covering the business from front desk… Read More »
Boardwalk hotel tower idea sparks mayor’s race N.J.
Both Mayor Jay Gillian and his re-election opponent, Councilman Keith Hartzell, proclaim strong opposition to opening the Boardwalk in Ocean… Read More »
Startups tailor loyalty cards to smaller hotel chains
The Selina chain of more than 130 premium hostels and hotels is among smaller lodging companies that have entered the… Read More »
London West Hollywood Hotel at Beverly Hills up for sale
The impending sale of the 226-room London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills could fetch about $384 million, observers say, placing… Read More »
Sommelier at Ireland’s Cliff House part of “seamless” team
Alexandra Raitaneva, restaurant manager and head sommelier at the Michelin-starred restaurant at the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Ireland, works… Read More »
Hoteliers urged to start taking tech into tomorrow today
Cloud-based data storage and other advanced technology are a must for hotel operators seeking to streamline operations, navigate the challenging… Read More »
Major hoteliers weigh status of 3rd-party hotels in Russia
Marriott International, Inc. and IHG Hotels & Resorts say they are assessing their agreements with third-party operators of their hotels… Read More »
$36M Marriott San Antonio Airport completed after delays
The Chicago-based Bricton Group has finished the $36 million conversion of the closed Holiday Inn hotel tower into the new… Read More »