Category: News

December 15, 2023

Ace Hotel DTLA to close its doors early next year, showstopping moments from Design Miami/, and the Met celebrates women’s fashion. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Ace Hotel DTLA to shutter The Ace Hotel Downtown […]

December 8, 2023

Travelers may have too many hotel options, a Sopranos star launches a Manhattan cocktail bar, and tastemakers share their predictions for 2024. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. This Emmy-award winning actor just opened a bar […]

December 1, 2023

Plans whiplash for the MSG Sphere in London, adventure travel companies are tailoring offerings to their 50-something customers, and Europe becomes a popular destination for holiday movies. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Plans for an […]

November 17, 2023

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi passes away at 94, Airbnb makes its first acquisition as a public company, and Sydell Group considers selling its NoMad Hotels brand. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi […]

November 3, 2023

The HD Awards ceremony moves to Vegas, Momofuku Ko will serve its last meal tomorrow, and the once-celebrated WeWork is expected to file for bankruptcy. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. A public park in Memphis […]

October 27, 2023

The Fontainebleau inches toward its Las Vegas opening, new Airbnb regulations in New York may not boost hotel profits, and the World’s 50 Best Bars are announced. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. The $3.7 billion […]

October 26, 2023

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the expansion of its franchise model in Greater China into the upscale full-service segment, with the inclusion of its award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton brand. The company announced 19 new franchise projects across its Hilton Garden Inn […]

October 20, 2023

Choice Hotels’ buyout offer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts fails, new details emerge about smart city the Ellinikon, and Bottega Veneta opens a school committed to preserving traditional techniques. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Remembering […]

October 13, 2023

Brown Hotels houses war evacuees at its properties in Israel, the Michelin Guide expands into hotels, and Benjamin Moore unveils its 2024 Color of the Year. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. The Michelin Guide to […]

September 12, 2023

The Culinary Union has not set a strike deadline, as it continues to negotiate in good faith with hotel operators in Las Vegas, according to a release obtained by Hotel Dive. The Culinary and Bartenders Unions are proposing new contract […]

September 11, 2023

Waterton, a Chicago-based national real estate investor and operator, announced the official launch of its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of locally-minded hotels offering differentiated lodging options for lifestyle travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. From Yosemite National […]

September 8, 2023

AWU files suit against Snøhetta for unfair labor practices Labor organizer Architectural Workers United (AWU), a subdivision of the Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against Snøhetta. The suit claims that the architecture […]

August 31, 2023

There’s no shortage of debate when discussing U.S. hotel performance or the country’s economic prospects headed into the final months of 2023. One portion of those discussions not requiring debate, however, is the massive lift provided by Taylor Swift’s The […]

August 30, 2023

Travel influencer Michael Motamedi has been traveling the world with his wife and 2-year-old daughter using the free AI travel assistant GuideGeek to make every decision since June. The trip, initially planned for six months, is off to such a […]

August 15, 2023

When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. something magic happens. A collective of facilitated table discussions sponsored by Maritz and labeled as Provocateur Circles provided a safe and comfortable arena to conduct open […]

August 4, 2023

A floating restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience, research finds a link between quartz manufacturing and lung disease, and a deep dive into signature hotel scents. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Ever hear of expedition […]

July 18, 2023

Sofitel Adelaide Hotel Acquired For AUD154 Million Australia-based, hospitality fund manager, Salter Brothers have acquired the Sofitel Adelaide hotel from the hotel’s developers, Australia-based Palumbo Family, for AUD154 million (AUD613,545 per key). Located within the CBD at 108 Currie Street, […]

July 17, 2023

Global occupancy (excluding the U.S) at 70.9% clipped the post-pandemic high of 70.8% recorded three weeks ago. That measure was up 6.1ppts YoY with ADR rising 13.2% YoY to US$158. As a result, RevPAR continued to see strong year-over-year growth […]

June 27, 2023

Northstar Travel Group announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry. The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, supported by Singapore Tourism Board, will take place from 17-18 April 2024 at Sands Expo and […]

June 12, 2023

Southeast Asia Portfolio Transacted For USD106.1 Million Three Southeast Asia properties, namely – Pullman Jakarta Central Park, ibis Saigon South, and Capri by Fraser (Ho Chi Minh) were sold. The transaction amounted to USD106.1 million and is the first hotel […]