Why your corporate plan is the key to overall success
Corporate planning, such as how your organization will carry out its strategy, operations and projects, is essential to the success… Read More »
5 new hotel companies join Green Stay Initiative
HRS has added five more hotel companies to its Green Stay Initiative, including Intercity Hotels of Brazil, NH Hotel Group,… Read More »
Standard Hotel in L.A. to shut down for good
The Standard in Downtown Los Angeles will shut its doors forever on Jan. 22. The hotel never opened back up… Read More »
NYC hotel occupancy surges to pandemic peak
The hotel occupancy rate in New York City reached 81.5% in the week that ended on Dec.11, according to data… Read More »
Europe-focused KSL adds family-owned Eden Hotels
KSL Capital Partners has bought a majority share of Amsterdam-based Eden Hotels as it pursues a European expansion strategy. The… Read More »
Little River Band casino project still in limbo
A $180 million casino proposed in Fruitport Township, Mich., by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians did not earn… Read More »
Strong interest shown for N.Y.’s downstate casino licenses
Eight casino operators including Wynn Resorts, Hard Rock International and Las Vegas Sands were among the 30 companies that responded… Read More »
Moody’s: Business travel lag will slow hotel recovery
A new analysis by Moody’s Analytics warns that the hospitality sector is in for a “protracted recovery” and some segments… Read More »
Watchmaker’s upscale Alps suite keeps up with times
A bubble-like multi-sensory domed suite designed under the auspices of a Swiss watchmaker highlights the Whitepod eco-resort nestled 4,600 feet… Read More »
Pandemic issues bode ill for European hotel upturn
The brisk recovery of Europe’s hotel industry could be undercut by the Omicron variant’s emergence, as several countries already have… Read More »
Hoteliers weigh future of a la carte fees
Charging extra fees for amenities historically expected by guests as part of room rates will become more common as hotels… Read More »
French tourism reeling after UK travel ban
France’s ban on British travelers last week has thrown the tourism industry into crisis mode just as the country was… Read More »
Court tiff over NYC’s Standard High Line Hotel heats up
A countersuit by the owner of New York City’s Standard High Line Hotel accuses lenders who are seeking foreclosure of… Read More »
Tribe makes history with Las Vegas resort licensing
California-based San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has become the first Native American tribe to own and operate a casino… Read More »
New Boston hotel fee touted as tourism transfusion
Boston hospitality leaders are celebrating the state’s creation of a tourism marketing district that will allow hotels to impose a… Read More »
No wasting away at Buffett’s booming Margaritaville
The hospitality enterprise singer Jimmy Buffett founded and named for his hit drinkers’ song has burgeoned into a global empire… Read More »
L.A. hotel said to fetch lofty price from Paris firm
Paris-based LVMH reportedly has bought the former Luxe hotel on Los Angeles’ Rodeo Drive for $200 million. The purchase of… Read More »
AAA: 109M Americans to travel for holidays
More than 109 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA Travel. Most of them will… Read More »
Sweden’s prince designs new suite for Icehotel
Sweden’s seasonal Icehotel, located above the Arctic circle, has opened its newest luxury suite, Midsummer Night’s Dream, designed by Prince… Read More »
Full comeback cited for L.A. hotel bookings
Los Angeles hotels bested the national average by achieving 100% of their pre-pandemic occupancy levels in October and November, online… Read More »
Panama chosen for Hyatt Unbound Central America entry
A 17th-century convent in Panama City will resume operations as the first Central American hotel in the Unbound Collection by… Read More »
Cherokee casinos in N.C. to remain smoke-free
A permanent smoking ban has been enacted at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C., and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River… Read More »