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    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 • Oct. 16, 2023
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    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
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    Photo by Infrogmation of New Orleans/Flickr, edited by Michelle Rock/Construction Dive
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    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
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    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 • Oct. 12, 2023
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    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 • Updated June 10, 2024
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    Retrieved from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on October 09, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 9, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Retrieved from Grand Sierra Resort on October 02, 2023
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    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 • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Courtesy of Mansion Entertainment Group
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    $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
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    IHG’s Avid opens first NYC hotel amid Americas expansion

    The midscale brand will enter new markets this year as its pipeline grows.

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
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    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 • Sept. 22, 2023
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    Courtesy of Travel + Leisure Co.
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    Sports Illustrated Resorts to open in college towns

    The first of the new sports-centric resorts will open in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2025.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Courtesy of Hyatt
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    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 • Sept. 20, 2023
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    First Spark by Hilton hotel opens in Connecticut

    The conversion-forward brand marks Hilton’s entry into the premium economy category.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Raffles opens first US hotel in Boston

    The Singapore-originated hospitality brand’s latest luxury hotel is in Boston’s Back Bay.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    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 • Sept. 19, 2023
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    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 • Sept. 12, 2023
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    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 • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Retrieved from IHG Hotels & Resorts on September 11, 2023
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    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 • Sept. 11, 2023
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    LivAway Suites plans strategic extended stay expansion

    Despite an uncertain financial climate, the premium economy brand is underway on four hotels nationwide and plans to break ground on three more by year-end.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    AECOM Hunt breaks ground on $625M Indianapolis convention center, hotel

    The city took over the project earlier this year after the original developer failed to secure funding.

    By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Oxford Capital Group invests in San Francisco with 4 rebranded hotels

    The firm’s investment in the Lower Nob Hill and SoMa neighborhoods comes as other hospitality businesses struggle to stay afloat in the city.

    By Michele Laufik • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Margaritaville opens hotel in downtown San Diego

    Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is the brand’s first city-center location on the West Coast.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    Branded boutique hotel room pipeline expected to triple by 2028

    The supply growth will meet heightened demand for boutique hotels, up 8% year over year in June, according to a midyear report by The Highland Group.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Las Vegas hotels gear up for venue openings, sporting events

    Hotels are preparing for an influx of tourists in the coming months — though some on the Strip have been tight-lipped about the soon-to-open Sphere.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023