Young, Black female hotel owners keep up momentum
The youngest African-American women to own a hotel under a major brand have added to their portfolio with the purchase… Read More »
Education is key to sustainability efforts, chef says
Everyone who works at Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental gets educated on the hotel’s sustainability practices, which include reduced plastic… Read More »
STR finds good news among bad in hotel pipeline data
The number of US hotel rooms under construction and in final planning in 2021 fell by about 20% from 2020,… Read More »
Hotelier seeks Denver’s first pot-smokers’ permit
The Patterson Inn is working to secure the first license to accommodate marijuana use under a new Denver law. Owner… Read More »
Upbeat Expedia books Super Bowl ad spots
Expedia Group Inc.’s plan to advertise during the Feb. 13 Super Bowl telecast is touted by the bookings platform’s leadership… Read More »
Yesterday far away for Fla. hotel where Beatles stayed
Preservationists fear for South Florida’s cultural history in the likely demolition of the shuttered Deauville Beach Resort hotel in Miami… Read More »
Hong Kong hotel shares change hands for $337M
Hong Kong billionaire Michael Kadoorie plans to enlarge his family’s stake in the operator of the Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong… Read More »
300-plus Accor properties coming in 2022
The Accor portfolio will add more than 300 hotels and resorts this year, including six in North and Central America… Read More »
Oyo said to dial back valuation to $9B in IPO
Oyo Hotels reportedly is targeting a $9 billion valuation in its initial public offering, a drop from the $12 billion… Read More »
Motto Chelsea brings young Hilton lifestyle flag to NYC
The 42-story Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea that opened this month is the city’s first Hilton lifestyle property… Read More »
Hotel insiders ponder supply crisis lessons, outlook
The supply chain disruption has taught valuable — and costly — lessons to hoteliers about the need for more planning… Read More »
Calif. county aims to buy hotel to help homeless people
Officials in Placer County, Calif., will seek $16.7 million from the state’s Project Homekey program to purchase a hotel to… Read More »
Moliving mini-hotels ease impact of easy living
Modular, movable lodging units that impart a luxury feel with minimal financial and environmental damage are entrepreneur Jordan Bem’s answer… Read More »
Rules exception paves way for Extell’s NYC hotel tower
Extell Development’s plans for a 51-story hotel tower in Midtown New York City have won approval, taking advantage of a… Read More »
Sanya Hello Kitty Resort in China to include Hyatt hotel
The Keyestone Group has announced plans to a new 52-acre theme park called Sanya Hello Kitty Resort is coming to… Read More »
NewcrestImage aligns with Aimbridge after Summit selloff
Aimbridge Hospitality will assume hotel management agreement rights from hotel developer NewcrestImage, which recently sold its 27-hotel portfolio to Summit… Read More »
Hotel, leisure workers stand apart with real-wage hikes
Hospitality and leisure workers were the only cohort to see gains in real wages last year, as US workers overall… Read More »
Marriott, Allianz team up to offer travel insurance
US residents who book stays via Marriott International’s website or mobile app will be allowed to purchase travel insurance through… Read More »
Blackstone’s new $6.46B bid may be accepted, Crown says
An improved buyout offer of $6.46 billion may bring Australia’s largest casino operator into the fold of US private equity… Read More »
Andaz hotel at NYC’s 75 Wall Street sells for $85M
The 253-room Hyatt-branded Andaz Wall Street hotel in New York City’s 75 Wall Street tower has been sold by the… Read More »
Construction of Va. casino-resort underway
Construction has begun on the Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Va., with the facility projected to open by the end… Read More »
Welcoming hotel inspired by Indians’ US hotel success
A unique hotel near downtown Charlotte, N.C., celebrates the role in hospitality of immigrants from India and their descendants, a… Read More »
Fairmont Windsor Park opens 18-room spa
The Fairmont Spa & Wellness facility at the Fairmont Windsor Park hotel in southern England covers two-floors and has 18… Read More »
Past 2 years’ changes expected to mark hotels of future
Experts say a number of lodging industry adaptations to pandemic safety challenges will stay on indefinitely, including working from hotels,… Read More »
Iconic New Orleans hotel sold to group including former QB
The Whitney Hotel in New Orleans is slated for a new name and facelift after its purchase by boutique hotel… Read More »
RLJ Lodging Trust acquires Denver hotel
RLJ Lodging Trust has sold the DoubleTree Hotel Metropolitan New York City for gross proceeds of $169 million and acquired… Read More »