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Ritz-Carlton brand expands to Savannah amid Marriott’s luxury push
A hotel and residences project was announced a month after Marriott outlined plans to focus on rooms growth in the luxury space through 2025.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 23, 2023 -
Lender to take control of NYC Margaritaville hotel
Philadelphia-based Arden Group will acquire an equity stake in Margaritaville Times Square Resort following developer Soho Properties’ financial troubles, which included two bankruptcy filings.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 23, 2023 -
6 noteworthy Times Square hotel openings and acquisitions
The Manhattan neighborhood has seen an influx of hotel activity in recent months as New York City tourism recovers.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 20, 2023 -
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas completes multimillion-dollar renovation
The hotel revamped all 218 guest rooms and suites.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 19, 2023 -
10 notable extended stay hotel launches, acquisitions and developments
Extended stay competition is heating up as hotel players including Choice, Hilton and Wyndham look to claim stake in the rapidly expanding long-term stay space.
By Jenna Walters • Updated Oct. 20, 2023 -
San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado to undergo $160M restoration
The revitalization is the final phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s $550 million investment in the property.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 17, 2023 -
LuxUrban continues NYC expansion with 3 hotel openings
The newly opened properties add 368 rooms to the company’s growing presence in the New York City market.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Q&A
Beyond superstition, 13th floors also hold a money-making opportunity
This taboo level in buildings from hotels to offices is often relegated to storing HVAC and mechanical equipment, but it doesn’t need to be that way, says engineer Johnathan Meade.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 12, 2023 -
No criminal charges in Hard Rock hotel collapse
Four years after the disaster that killed three workers, the Orleans Parish District Attorney said OSHA’s long settlement talks hindered the case.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 12, 2023 -
How hoteliers can maximize ROI on branded hotel renovations
A design expert explains how hotel owners can creatively refresh their properties — in a brand-approved way.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 12, 2023 -
8 hotel conferences to attend in 2024
From innovative hotel marketing strategies and technology developments to staffing solutions and sustainability initiatives, there is no shortage of hospitality industry trends for hoteliers to discuss at these top hospitality events.
By Jenna Walters • Updated June 10, 2024 -
Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to undergo $180M renovation
The resort will redesign all guest rooms and suites, plus add spa and garden areas to its oceanside property.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Nobu to open hotel at Caesars Atlantic City Resort
The boutique hotel, located on the New Jersey coast, is part of a larger national expansion by the luxury brand.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort puts $1B toward decade-long redevelopment
The project will bring a sports arena and entertainment district to the Nevada resort, driving tourism to the city and boosting occupancies at other local hotels.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 2, 2023 -
$2B Disney-sized theme park, resort set to break ground in Oklahoma
American Heartland will sprawl over 1,000 acres and include a 300-room hotel, according to developer Mansion Entertainment Group.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 28, 2023 -
IHG’s Avid opens first NYC hotel amid Americas expansion
The midscale brand will enter new markets this year as its pipeline grows.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Peachtree hotel investment remains strong post rebrand
Year-to-date, the investment company has acquired five properties and signed three development deals, despite ongoing uncertainty in the market.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Sports Illustrated Resorts to open in college towns
The first of the new sports-centric resorts will open in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2025.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Hyatt expands luxury lifestyle pipeline by 30 hotels
The company plans to open properties in the segment across the Americas through 2025, growing burgeoning brands like Thompson Hotels.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 20, 2023 -
First Spark by Hilton hotel opens in Connecticut
The conversion-forward brand marks Hilton’s entry into the premium economy category.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Raffles opens first US hotel in Boston
The Singapore-originated hospitality brand’s latest luxury hotel is in Boston’s Back Bay.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Fontainebleau Las Vegas to open after 16 years of development
The hotel and casino, which features a host of luxe amenities, is accepting reservations for December 2023.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Waterton launches outdoor-centric brand Outbound Hotels
Outbound Hotels aims to meet a growing demand by travelers for experience-based trips with hotels located near national parks, mountains and beach towns.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Motto by Hilton latest lifestyle hotel to open in Times Square
The most recent in a flurry of Times Square hotel activity, the opening is part of Hilton’s ongoing push to develop lifestyle hotels in urban centers.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Hotel conversions reach record high as market challenges persist
The alternative to new construction provides higher returns, faster opening times and cost savings to owners looking to grow their portfolios.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 11, 2023