‘It’s going to trickle down’: P.A. hotels react to carbon tax hike
This week’s carbon tax increase could be felt in the hospitality industry, according to a couple of hotel general managers in Prince Albert.
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Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the DOJ and FTC could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion.
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A man’s bizarre scheme to take over a hotel had the makings of an only-in-New-York story
I first heard of Mickey Barreto a few hours after he was arrested early on Valentine’s Day this year. He had been arraigned in a Manhattan court in what prosecutors said was a blatant, persistent scheme to take ownership of the once-grand New Yorker…
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Delray’s Seagate hotel, beach club to lay off workers as owner ramps up remodeling project
The decades-old Seagate Hotel & Spa and an affiliated beach club are laying off 69 employees as the two locations prepare for a “major remodeling” at both sites, according to a filing by the properties’ management with the state of Florida…
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Hospitality America Transitions Ben Campbell to CEO
Hospitality America is thriving. Coming off the heels of its most profitable year for their hotel partners, Ben Campbell has transitioned from Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Executive Officer. Hospitality America Founder and CEO…
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When will the Strip see another new hotel-casino?
It seemed like giant ceremonial scissors got plenty of use on the Strip in recent years…
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Dolce & Gabbana unveils debut real estate project 888 Brickell Condo Hotel
Dolce & Gabbana unveiled on Wednesday its first real estate project and condo hotel in the U.S., in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group.
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Disruptive apartment-like hospitality brand targets St. Pete
In the space between a hotel room and an apartment building lies a new brand: Mint House. Florida is a sizable growth opportunity, says its CEO.
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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Walt Disney Company and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say they've reached a settlement that resolves a yearlong legal dispute.
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IHG intros new suites prototypes for three brands
IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed new prototype options for its three suites brands: Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites and Atwell Suites.
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Fifth Woman Working at an Aimbridge-Operated Hotel Files State Sexual Harassment Allegations
Prominent Californians urge new Aimbridge CEO in his first week to “play a leading role” in resolving “allegations of sexual harassment and ineffective management”
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Renovations Transform The Spencer Hotel & Spa Into a Literary Haven
The Spencer Hotel & Spa, right in the heart of the Chautauqua Institution, embodies both tradition and sophistication. With roots dating back to 1887, Helen Edgington has been curating this historic gem since 1997. Now through this transformational…
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IHG leads midscale hotel market with over 150 new openings and 300 signings globally in 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is kickstarting the annual HUNTER Hotel Investment Conference by highlighting its dominant position in the midscale hotel market. The company’s growth in development is riding high on the back of a triumphant 2023, a year…
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Hotel Chain with NYC Leases Shakes Up Leadership as Lawsuits and Fines Mount
LuxUrban Hotels, an “asset-light” Miami-based hotel chain that leases buildings instead of buying them, is struggling to emerge from a flood of lawsuits accusing it of shady business practices and not paying its bills. Last month, the firm was…
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Laid-Off Staffers Say They've Been Royally Screwed by Company Operating the Brown Palace
For more than a century, the Brown Palace epitomized elegance and excellence in Denver. But the landmark hotel has been on a downward slide in recent years. And that thud you just heard? The Brown is cutting its longtime doormen and bell staff and…
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Wynn and Related unveil renderings of proposed Hudson Yards casino development
Wynn Resorts and Related Companies have unveiled plans for the next phase of development at Hudson Yards, which includes a proposed resort and casino.
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Elsie de Wolfe – the design inspiration behind JW Marriott Essex Hotel’s Meadow Terrace Suite
Designed by Whitespace Interiors, each fully reimagined suite in the hotel tells a distinct story through design, artwork and other touches inspired by personalities who helped shape the cultural landscape of New York City – we step inside the…
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Four years later, audit finds San Diego likely paid millions too much for Mission Valley hotel
The San Diego Housing Commission has acknowledged its appraisal mistake but says the property is working as planned and has since risen in value.
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