A former North Carolina hotel clerk has been sentenced to 117 to 153 months in prison after pleading guilty to 57 identity theft and financial crime charges involving nearly 120 hotel guests.
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Hotel family accused of $100M fraud
An indian-origin father and son who operate hotels in the U.S…
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4 hidden risks that trip up Caribbean hotel buyers
Caribbean hotels and resorts have delivered some of the strongest performance in the hotel industry over the past several years, making the region increasingly attractive to investors. But many of the assumptions that apply to underwriting U.S…
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California police department caught 'passive monitoring' hotel pool
A small California city came into national view this week after a late-night host publicized its police department’s widespread surveillance network and questioned why its cameras had recorded a hotel property and its pool “for hundreds of…
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Hotel room booking companies sued by San Francisco for offering ‘no value’ to consumers
If you’re traveling to San Francisco and get an online offer for a hotel reservation, double-check the price, city officials say in a newly filed lawsuit — it may be much more than the hotel is actually charging, with the extra sums pocketed by…
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Hilton Plans Frankfurt Hotel Exit as US Sanctions Iranian Owner
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is preparing to terminate two controversial hotel management agreements in Frankfurt after the US sanctioned the longtime registered owner of the properties and called him a “key financier” for Iran’s Supreme…
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A W Hotel building contractor is hit with another court judgment, this time for $42.4 million
One of the largest building contractors in the United States has been hit by another multimillion judgment as a result of the dispute over the W and Element hotels in Center City.
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Hotel chain latest to shutter business in Cuba in latest blow to island’s tourism
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is significantly reducing its operations in Cuba, joining a growing list of companies limiting their presence on the island…
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Costlier flights, hotels divide US summer travel into haves and have-nots
Rising airfares and hotel rates are making budget-conscious Americans delay or cancel summer trips while wealthy travelers are holding fast to vacation plans despite higher prices.
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US hotel sector faces pressure from rising minimum wage laws
Hotel operators across the United States are facing growing pressure from higher minimum wage laws, with labour costs rising fastest in major tourist cities.
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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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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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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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Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia
The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.
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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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This is how much Kevin McCallister’s infamous 1992 Plaza Hotel stay would cost today
At these prices, it would be better to stay home alone for the holidays.
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US shutdown threatens thanksgiving travel; hotels on edge
The federal funding lapse that began on 1 October 2025 has pushed the aviation system into a fragile state just weeks before thanksgiving.
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