Child-star-turned-billionaire buys former Puerto Rico hotel
The once-prominent W Hotel in Vieques, Puerto Rico, closed since Hurricane Maria struck in 2017, has been purchased by cryptocurrency… Read More »
Bahamas resort facelift highlights Sandals’ 40th year
The prime ministers of The Bahamas and Jamaica were among dignitaries on hand this week for the grand reopening of… Read More »
Hotels expected to continue decline in construction
Spending on nonresidential construction will pick up by 5.4% this year and improve on that figure in 2023, according to… Read More »
Hotel reflects firms’ urban draws of suburban talent
A growing number of US companies are turning their suburban campuses into hubs with amenities typically found in cities as… Read More »
New name, perhaps new building in cards for Tropicana
The Tropicana is in for a name change and very possibly demolition by the company that’s buying the historic and… Read More »
End comes to N.Y. hotel converted from famed zoo
A boutique hotel in upstate New York that started life in 1933 as the nation’s first privately owned zoo has… Read More »
Virgin Hotels San Francisco survival fight nears trial
Litigation over the closing of Virgin Hotels San Francisco after just over a year in business is scheduled to go… Read More »
Redevelopment plan announced for Ga. mall includes hotel
The 77-acre site that is currently home to North DeKalb Mall in metro Atlanta is set to get a major… Read More »
Resort fees face federal consumer watchdog scrutiny
Add-on charges by resort hotels are on a list of so-called “junk fees” that the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau… Read More »
Historic Westin San Jose, Calif., sells at loss
The seller of the Westin San Jose says it sold the California landmark in a deal worth $62.3 million, though… Read More »
Koi Nation, Chickasaw Nation join forces on Calif. Casino
Koi Nation has partnered with the Chickasaw Nation on the development of the Shiloh Casino & Resort, a facility that… Read More »
Dream job: Hotels rise to sleep’s role as guest draw
Sleep enhancement for guests is wide awake as a wellness offering for hotels, with amenities ranging from sleep coaches to… Read More »
Luxury travel rebounding quickly
The luxury travel sector is recovering faster than the budget sector, GlobalData.com reports. Vita Brillanti President Emily Brillanti said she… Read More »
Perks pumped up for Marriott Bonvoy members
Marriott International is sweetening its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, offering members 1,000 bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit… Read More »
Obstacles stand between converting hotels to housing
Many details stand between Mayor Eric Adams’ pledge to convert abandoned hotels into affordable housing and actual accomplishments, observers say…. Read More »
Hotel buyer cites strong growth in Jacksonville, Fla.
The dual-branded Homewood Suites & Hilton Garden Inn in Jacksonville, Fla., has been acquired by an investment firm whose founder… Read More »
Hawaii hotels beat 2019 in December in key metrics
Hawaii’s hotels reported revenue per room and average daily rate levels in December that topped the same month in 2019,… Read More »
2021’s record expansion heralds hot future for Hilton
Hilton Hotels Corp. defied the pandemic with a record 414 openings in 2021 and boasts a pipeline of 2,670 hotels,… Read More »
Ghostbar to be revived when Palms reopens in Las Vegas
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is bringing back iconic Ghostbar when it returns in the spring under the… Read More »
Wynn Resorts planning integrated resort in UAE
Wynn Resorts plans to open an integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates emirate of Ras al-Khaimah that would feature… Read More »
Deustche Bank blames Palladium for FX derivatives losses
Deutsche Bank has denied wrongdoing in a €500 million FX mis-selling lawsuit brought by Spanish hotel chain Palladium Group, saying… Read More »
Cross between Airbnb, hotels delves into new terrain
A growing number of companies are functioning as “Airbnb hotel” hybrids, combining short-, medium- and longterm rentals in hotel buildings… Read More »
Idaho resort cities will send lobbyist to statehouse
The Ketchum City Council has voted to hire a lobbyist for $25,000 to promote the interests of Idaho’s approximately 20… Read More »
What’s in store for hospitality in 2022?
International growth, demand for luxury travel and hotel conversions will continue to shape the hospitality industry this year, according to… Read More »
NYC poised to see jump in hotel room inventory this year
Despite the pandemic’s continued impact on room bookings in New York City, 53 hotels are set to open this year,… Read More »
Enlivened market spurs deal offer for L.A. Live hotels
Los Angeles-based entertainment firm AEG says a rebound in the hotel industry has prompted it to put stakes in two… Read More »