Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its portfolio
Fourteen properties are now part of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand. The US properties include Salamander… Read More »
Wanted: Chief Eats Officer
Ramada by Wyndham is seeking a Chief Eats Officer with a salary $10,000 and all-expense-paid travel budget. It’s a tough… Read More »
Room2 blends apartments, hotels into “hometels”
Independent hotel company Room2 has combined hotels and apartments into “hometels.” They are developed to be low-carbon emission, pet friendly… Read More »
Knoxville’s new Hotel Cleo has deep roots
The 1898 Hope Brothers Building in Knoxville, Tenn., has been transformed into Hotel Cleo, which opens in December. The 16-room… Read More »
Iowa city seeking hotel developers
City leaders in Burlington, Iowa, are seeking developers for hotels and other amenities to attract visitors. Burlington Mayor Jon Billups… Read More »
Dominican Republic getting Marriott all-inclusive resort
A W Hotels property will be built in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. It is the first of the… Read More »
The Langham Chicago inspired by “Stranger Things”
Chicago’s 5-star Langham is getting spooky for Halloween with a variety of drinks inspired by TV’s “Stranger Things.” Mixologists will… Read More »
Club Med to open in Utah in 2025
Club Med is expanding into the US with a Utah property for its Exclusive Collection to open in 2025. It… Read More »
The special challenges of campus hotels
More colleges and universities are adding hotels to their campuses, which come with unique challenges. These properties need to handle… Read More »
Hyundai IONIQ provides unique hotel experience
A pop-up hotel in Essex, England, is powered by an IONIQ 5, making Hotel Hyundai the first car-powered hotel. The… Read More »
IHG Hotels sees double-digit revenue increase in Q3
IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeing a strong comeback in the Americas and slower growth in EMEAA as its global… Read More »
The Hoxton plans 7 hotels in Europe
The Hoxton is bouncing back from the pandemic with new properties across Europe in Dublin, London, Edinburgh, Brussels, Amsterdam, Vienna… Read More »
Here’s how loyalty programs are adapting to stay relevant
Research has shown that hotel loyalty programs are an important tool in the battle to win and retain guests, but… Read More »
One Croatian hotel’s bid to heal wartime traumas
Aside from its Scandinavian-inspired design and locally sourced produce in its restaurant, the 58-key Hotel Lyra in Croatia is making… Read More »
S.D. hotel barred Native American guests, DOJ claims
The US Department of Justice has claimed the owners of a hotel in South Dakota violated anti-discrimination provisions when they… Read More »
VICI Properties funds new Canyon Ranch facility in Texas
VICI Properties is funding the development of an Austin, Texas, location for spa resort brand Canyon Ranch by tapping a… Read More »
4 spooky hotels for the perfect Halloween getaway
Halloween is fast approaching and there can be nowhere better to get into the spirit of things than one of… Read More »
Building inspectors share blame in La. hotel collapse
An official investigation has concluded that building inspectors failed to carry out adequate supervision of construction activity at the Hard… Read More »
1 Hotel creates a stir with its latest San Francisco venture
San Francisco has a reputation for being something of a desert for hotel connoisseurs, but 1 Hotels is doing its… Read More »
Challenging times ahead for hotel executive teams
Rising inflation, strong demand and a shortage of suitably qualified personnel are just three of the challenges on the agenda… Read More »
Enhanced fitness options, wellness perks offered at hotels
Wellness activities at hotels are a top priority for business travelers, according to a survey by Hilton Hotels, which will… Read More »
Las Vegas officials OK Tilman Fertitta’s Strip development
Local officials Wednesday approved Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s proposal for a 2,420-key hotel-casino property on the Las Vegas Strip featuring… Read More »
Expert insights suggest mixed outlook for hospitality
That we are living through unsettled economic and political times is certain, but less clear is what it all means… Read More »
Barcelona hotel wins award for world’s best hotel suite
The 5-star Majestic Hotel & Spa Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, has won the accolade of Best Hotel Suite in the… Read More »
Sheila Johnson: Refreshing the luxury hotel concept
Hospitality guru and Black Entertainment Television entrepreneur Sheila Johnson believes independents have an edge over the major chains when it… Read More »
Marriott, TED-Ed bring Curiosity Rooms to 3 global sites
Marriott International and TED-Ed have teamed up to bring their guests the latest development in the themed-room craze through their… Read More »