N.Y.C. Hotel Housekeepers Will Earn Over $100,000 Under New Contract
A deal between a powerful union and an industry group substantially boosts annual pay for workers coping with New York City’s high cost of living.
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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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Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery.
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Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
Head of Hospitality Investments Shai Zelering said the PE giant wants to focus on the operations fundamentals of the business through capital infusions or collaborations.
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Injured man gets $9.45M jury verdict against Dallas hotel
A Dallas County jury awarded $9.45 million to a man who suffered injuries at Hotel Crescent Court while walking his dog.
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G6 Hospitality’s Sonal Sinha and Agarwal discuss leadership, G6 acquisition
At one point in his life, Ritesh Agarwal had 30 rupees in the bank. Today, as the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, he is one of the youngest billionaires on the planet.
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New York City is set to close a controversial migrant shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel
A Manhattan hotel-turned-shelter is set to close after becoming an emblem of New York City's fraught effort to manage an influx of international migrants.
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Equinox Hotels partners with Dr. Matthew Walker. To advance sleep-focused hospitality and innovation
Equinox Hotels, known for its commitment to high-performance luxury hospitality and health, announces a pioneering partnership with Dr…
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Hotel strike that shook SF’s tourist industry is one step closer to ending
Just days after striking Marriott hotel workers reached a tentative agreement with their employer, Hyatt workers have done the same.
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Travelers slam D.C. hotels as ‘price gougers’ ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Travelers are flocking to snap up the last of pricey hotel accommodations in the Washington D.C…
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Secondary Cities on the Rise: Why Meeting Planners are Flocking to Emerging Destinations
Following the pandemic, the meetings and events industry has seen a noticeable shift in destination preferences. Major cities—long the epicenters for conferences, meetings, and events—are facing increasing competition from secondary cities…
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Hotel F&B driving labor cost growth in 2024
In the U.S., it costs about $9 more to staff a hotel room than in 2023.
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NYC Pays $220 Million To Rent Hotel Owned by Pakistan, Vivek Ramaswamy Calls It 'Nuts'
New York City is paying $220 million to rent the Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines, to house illegal immigrants, a report revealed. The hotel, part of a $1.1 billion IMF bailout package for Pakistan, had been closed since…
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Trump’s presidency and the path ahead for hospitality
With Trump’s economic and policy changes, the hotel industry will adapt to the shifting landscape of travel and guest expectations both at home and abroad.
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The Owner of This Luxe Palm Beach Hotel Wants to Sell—for $1 Million a Room
Hotels in the Palm Beach area are apparently a hot commodity. The Ben hotel, in West Palm Beach, Florida, may soon be sold for an impressive $1 million per room, Bloomberg reported recently.
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