Interest in wellness travel is rising
More travelers are expressing an interest in wellness activities as part of their vacations in light of the stress brought… Read More »
Why no boom in distressed hotel sell-offs?
The head of an Atlanta investment company that’s near closing on several properties says he’s not surprised that the large… Read More »
Webster, Texas, to get Great Wolf Lodge water park resort
A Great Wolf Lodge water park resort is expected to open in Webster, Texas, after the resort chain signed a… Read More »
Raze 39 resort buildings, government tells China firm
A provincial government has ordered Chinese real estate developer Evergrande to tear down 39 buildings on the massive Ocean Flower… Read More »
Slideshow: Chefs find new gigs in hotel eateries
Hotels are creating new opportunities for chefs, including 30-year industry veteran Bader Ali, who recently took over as executive chef… Read More »
NYC discount campaign celebrates hotels’ “resilience”
More than 110 hotels ranging from independent boutiques to major brands are offering 22% discounts on standard room rates between… Read More »
Braemar Hotels buys boutique property in Puerto Rico
Braemar Hotels & Resorts is acquiring a 96-room Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel in Puerto Rico for $186.6 million — $1.9 million… Read More »
Showtime coming again to high-profile Las Vegas resorts
Two Las Vegas casino resorts that share the dubious distinction of closing down major production shows due to the pandemic… Read More »
Outlook: Healthier hotel trade heralds M&A surge
Rising confidence buoyed by a return to profitability for major chains is expected to spur brisk merger and acquisition activity… Read More »
LA area’s renewal includes former star-studded hotel
Los Angeles’ Fairmont Century Plaza has re-emerged with a multimillion-dollar facelift after losing its luster, which stemmed from it being… Read More »
$80M fetched in sale of NYC’s iconic Excelsior Hotel
The century-old Excelsior Hotel on New York City’s Upper West Side, one of the most notable lodging casualties of the… Read More »
Pandemic in paradise: Hawaii may strengthen restrictions
Hawaii’s Lt. Gov. Josh Green said due to the Omicron variant, travel restrictions should be tightened. “The recommendation should be… Read More »
Skin steep: Swiss cosmetics firm enhances posh hotels
Small Swiss company Valmont Cosmetics has carved a niche in spa treatments at five-star hotels around the world, where many… Read More »
Hard-hit NYC hotel business still luring new players
New York City’s anemic hotel business is not lacking for infusions, highlighted by the openings of the Pendry Manhattan West,… Read More »
Blackstone’s Motel 6 could go back on block
The real estate unit of Blackstone reportedly is considering the sale of Motel 6 that could value the budget chain’s… Read More »
Council approves replacing Grand Hyatt in Manhattan
The New York City Council has paved the way for development of the Grand Hyatt Hotel site at 175 Park… Read More »
Legoland Windsor building project in England advances
Legoland Windsor Resort in England is moving ahead with plans to build on-site accommodations on Green Belt land after the… Read More »
Australia agency slaps Crown Resorts with $720K fine
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has been fined $720,700 by the Victoria’s gaming commission for another breach of junket regulations…. Read More »
Host Hotels sells leasehold interest in W Hollywood
Host Hotels & Resorts has sold the leasehold interest in the W Hollywood in a $197 million deal. The buyers… Read More »
Numu Wellness Center opens in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Hotel Nantipa resort has opened its new Numu Wellness Center, which includes a spa that sources locally and… Read More »
New Disney resort transportation arrives in Feb.
Guests who visit Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida will have a new form of transportation on visits beginning Feb…. Read More »
Employers turn to older employees amid labor shortage
More companies are hiring and accommodating older employees because of their reliability at a time when younger people are leaving,… Read More »