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 »
Brand-new game for former Nintendo HQ, as hotel
Nintendo’s former headquarters in Kyoto Japan, dating to 1933 and vacant since 1959, is being repurposed as a hotel with… Read More »
Vegan travel is going mainstream
Hotels and restaurants are buying into the growing popularity of meatless lifestyles. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are a regular on… Read More »
Tunnel’s end may be 3 years away, hotel group forecasts
The US hotel industry is on the upward trail but will find tough going and is unlikely to see full… Read More »
Another distressed hotel added to AWH Partners roster
Distressed property specialist AWH Partners has purchased the Kimpton Goodland Hotel near Santa Barbara, Calif., for $33 million, $24 million… Read More »
Sources: Starwood, Blackstone make deal for extended-stay hotels
Starwood Capital Group and Blackstone have formed an agreement to acquire 111 extended-stay hotel properties from Brookfield Asset Management for… Read More »
Landmark protection sought for NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel
A group of New York City elected officials is seeking a city landmark designation for the historic Roosevelt Hotel, which… Read More »
Ariz. casino completes $143M expansion project
A new 11-story hotel tower has opened at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Ariz., as part of the casino-hotel’s $143… Read More »
Remote service helps relieve hotel staffing crunch
Calls to the “front desk” by guests of hotels large and small are increasingly being answered many miles from that… Read More »