US drops COVID tests for all passengers, but for how long?
The US has lifted COVID-19 testing requirements for international travellers arriving by plane. Arrivals no longer have to show a… Read More »
Japan reopens to international tourists on strictly managed package tours
Japan has reopened to international tourists from the 10 June – but only those booked on private tour groups approved… Read More »
$754M refi secured for upscale NYC hotel-condo venture
OKO Group has closed on a $754 million refinancing deal with JPMorgan for a luxury hotel and condo project on… Read More »
High times, high prices: Buoys of summer for hospitality
Elevated room rates have fueled the hotel industry’s robust recovery from a devastating pandemic, and executives of the leading chains… Read More »
Five-star NYC hotels still value their concierges
Through the pandemic many of New York City’s three-star and four-star hotels did away with their concierges, but the five-star… Read More »
1 Hotels, Audi team up with posh restaurant, nonprofit
Sumptuous dining with sustainability is the theme of a new venture by the partnership of 1 Hotels and Audi of… Read More »
Pre-testing halt for US entry seen as boon for hotels
The Biden administration answered a long-standing plea from the hotel and travel industries Friday by calling an end to the… Read More »
Integrated resort in Greece comes closer to fruition
Gek Terna and a consortium of companies have signed a concession agreement with the Greek Finance Ministry that will move… Read More »