Universal Beijing Resort in China opens to public
Universal Studios officially opened its fifth theme park in Beijing, China, today. Universal Beijing Resort features themed areas based on… Read More »
Caesars-Nobu team hits ground running in US
Two new hotels with restaurants, the addition of a restaurant to another hotel and renovation of yet another hotel are… Read More »
Senators sent SOS by travel, lodging industry
A US Senate panel heard pleas for federal assistance Tuesday from travel industry representatives who cited “unprecedented devastation” from the… Read More »
Epicurean Atlanta makes debut as COVID-19 eases
The upscale Epicurean Atlanta hotel opened last week as Georgia’s latest coronavirus surge began to recede. The member of Marriott… Read More »
Concerns loom as Hawaii hotels post strong August
Hotel revenue and average room rates in Hawaii surpassed 2019 levels in August despite persistent worries about the coronavirus and… Read More »
Hilton unleashes pet welcome at extended-stay hotels
Hilton Hotels Corp. is following the scent of rising consumer demand by designating two extend-stay brands 100% pet friendly as… Read More »
Margaritaville Resort Times Square snags $317M refi
Developers of the Margaritaville Resort Times Square that opened this summer say the $317 million refinancing package they’ve secured is… Read More »
Mich. casino completes expansion project
Gun Lake Casino in Wayland, Mich., has completed the fourth phase of an expansion that increased the size of the… Read More »
$2.5B later, L.A. landmark will reopen as hotel, more
The Fairmont Century Plaza, one of Los Angeles’ most noted hotels, will reopen as part of a mixed-use development after… Read More »
White House travel opening hailed by trade group
The Biden administration’s announcement Monday that vaccinated travelers may enter the country beginning in November “is a major turning point… Read More »
Homeless should remain at hotels, Vermont activists plead
Vermont activists are asking the state to continue publicly-funded hotel stays for homeless people, hundreds of whom could be evicted… Read More »
Fleet Financial plans NYC hotel-condo project
Fleet Financial Group plans to break ground this month on a 25-story zero-carbon luxury hotel and condo complex in Queens,… Read More »
Doubts surround emergence of hotel add-on charges
A smattering of US hotels is experimenting with add-on fees for amenities such as pool use and early check-in, a… Read More »
Risk-reduction measures boost Caribbean optimism
Caribbean nations are hopeful for a strong winter season, despite coronavirus eruptions, as they impose strict new health and safety… Read More »
Redevelopment proposed for Winston Farm in New York
Plans have been revealed to redevelop Winston Farm in Saugerties, New York, into a mixed-use development. A 30-acre indoor water… Read More »
Howard Hughes Corp. sells 3 Texas hotels
The Howard Hughes Corp. has sold three hotels in The Woodlands community in the Houston area for $252 million to… Read More »
Hoteliers’ pushback prods Tripadvisor about-face
Tripadvisor will accede to hotel chains’ complaints and change its three-month-old subscription program from immediate discounts upon booking to cash… Read More »
Koi Nation hopes to turn vineyard into $600M casino-resort
The Koi Nation plans to build a $600 million casino-resort near Windsor, Calif., that would include 2,500 gaming machines, a… Read More »
Drawings of $500M Va. resort displayed by Caesars
Caesars Entertainment released official renderings Thursday for a planned $500 million resort in Danville, Va., where voters approved gaming in… Read More »
Colo. casino said to be haunted
Legend has it that a ghost named Lucille resides in the Gilpin Hotel and Casino in Blackhawk, Colo., and a… Read More »
Pandemic-weary vacationers turn to one-stop resorts
All-inclusive resorts are enjoying new popularity among travelers of means who seek relief and safety from the pandemic along with… Read More »
Concerns about Macao regulations affect casino stocks
The Macao government’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions and potential regulations that may go into effect for the gaming industry have… Read More »
Kauai hotel tax hike on way to becoming law
Mayor Derek Kawakami’s spokesperson says he plans to sign a Kauai County Council measure adding a 3% surcharge to the… Read More »
Singaporean’s London hotel tower affirms rising mood
Singapore magnate Wee Cho Yaw’s UOL Group has given the hospitality market a vote of confidence in the form of… Read More »
Apple REIT makes 2nd hotel buy in Portland, Maine
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. will purchase the 157-room Aloft Hotel in Portland, Maine, for $51.2 million. The company paid $67… Read More »
Hawaii lodging takes 1-2 punch from Ige plea, COVID rise
Hotel bookings and prices in Hawaii have plummeted in the face of Gov. David Ige’s Aug. 23 call for a… Read More »