Man Who Lived Rent-Free in Hotel for 5 Years Pleads Guilty to Fraud
After checking into a Manhattan hotel for one night, Mickey Barreto exploited an obscure New York City housing law to stay there for years.
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World Liberty Financial ("WLFI") today announced plans to tokenize loan revenue interests in Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, in partnership with Securitize, Inc., a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, and DarGlobal PLC (LSE…
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The 2026 ALIS Conference made one thing clear: the hotel industry is navigating an unusual moment where capital is plentiful, deal flow is scarce, and the operating landscape is rapidly and constantly shifting. Optimism was evident but grounded…
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Hyatt Executive Chairman steps down amid scrutiny over Epstein connections
Tom Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, has resigned following the release of U.S…
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From Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America’s free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat
At some point in the 1980s and 90s, the free hot breakfast became a staple of the hospitality industry. At many a Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn, the lobby at 8 a.m…
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The US Is About to Make Social Media History a Mandatory Requirement for ESTA
Planning to visit the United States anytime soon? Brace yourself, because the U.S. government may be about to introduce a major change to the way international travellers, including those from the UK and Europe, are allowed to enter the country…
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Report: Hotel labor shifts from cyclical challenge to permanent operating constraint
Labor has emerged as a permanent structural force shaping hotel operations, guest satisfaction and long-term asset value across the U.S…
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Proof is the new leverage in hotel transactions
The hotel transaction market is moving again, but not as it did when debt was cheap and assumptions carried weight. Today’s capital is more selective, more structure-driven and far less interested in forward narratives…
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Blue Origin pausing space tourism flights for at least 2 years to focus on moon plans
"The decision reflects Blue Origin's commitment to the nation's goal of returning to the moon and establishing a permanent, sustained lunar presence."
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Hotel Tech-in: The solar energy array powering MGM Resorts in Las Vegas
The resort operator is using Estuary Power’s newly completed Escape Solar and Storage Project to power its electricity needs and support its renewable energy goals.
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New York City Hotel Prices Will Look Different Next Month Thanks To A New Law
New legislation, set to take effect in late February, will change the way hotels can advertise their nightly rates and help fight against predatory pricing.
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New York City bans hidden hotel fees and surprise charges
The rule requires hotels operating in, or marketing to, New York City to show the full price upfront, including mandatory fees and credit card authorisations.
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Atari’s planned gaming-themed Las Vegas hotel has been canceled
It’s Game Over for Atari’s plans to build a hotel in Las Vegas. Only one of its eight prospective U.S. hotels is still in any stage of development.
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Louis Vuitton launches hotel-inspired pop-ups in Shanghai and New York
The “Louis Vuitton Hotel” is open in Shanghai until January 18, while the NYC pop-up runs through April.
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Hilton Hotels accused of cancelling ICE agents bookings in ‘malicious’ move
A Minneapolis Hilton hotel has been accused of refusing accommodation to federal immigration officers, with the Trump administration branding the move as "malicious".
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Govt Plans $4 Billion High-Rise Redevelopment of New York’s Roosevelt Hotel
Pakistan will pursue a high-rise redevelopment of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York through a joint-venture privatization model, aiming to attract $3-4 billion in investment and boost the value of its stake by up to 250 percent…
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Why New Year’s Eve hotels cost 300% more for late bookers
If you’re keen on staying in a hotel for New Year’s Eve, now is the best time to book — but not for this year. Rather, to see in 2027.
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Atari Launches Hotel Chain & Invites Gamers To Invest In 'The Future Of Hospitality'
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Atari have launched 'the first-ever purpose-built gaming hotel in the Western Hemisphere', and it sounds like something from a sci-fi movie come to life.
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