Tag: hoteliers

December 22, 2023

Foley Entertainment Group (FEG), established by businessman and Sonoma Valley vintner, Bill Foley, has acquired Sonoma’s iconic MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa from Lat33 Capital. FEG will be taking over the day-to-day management of MacArthur Place, seamlessly integrating its renowned […]

December 21, 2023

Thanks to a vigorous development pipeline, the Middle East and Africa region is thriving. Much of that is due to Saudi Arabia’s influx of development (15 hotels with 6,050 rooms) and Dubai’s growth spurt (11 hotels with 2,868 rooms). The […]

December 20, 2023

The Caribbean coastline has welcomed the Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai, the hotel brand’s first property in the region. Envisioned by hotelier Ian Schrager in collaboration with Marriott International, the resort redefines laidback luxury, blending ancient Mayan traditions with EDITION’s […]

December 19, 2023

In a world where most purchases can be made with the click of a button, the hospitality landscape is evolving to keep pace with a new era of consumer expectations in the form of shoppable hotels. These concepts present a […]

December 19, 2023

The Hospitality Industry Sentiment (HIS) survey is STR’s global quarterly study covering the experiences and expectations of travel and hotel industry professionals. With the first full year of the HIS survey in the books, several strong patterns have emerged – […]

December 18, 2023

Tru by Hilton announced the signing of Tru by Hilton Bariloche. Slated to open in 2027 in Patagonia, one of Argentina’s most exciting destinations, Tru by Hilton Bariloche will represent another market first for the brand and marks its 10th […]

December 18, 2023

Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited hotel and casino located at Hwy. 166 and Sabodan Road West of the community of Mettler, California on Tejon Tribal land. The celebration featured a commemorative […]

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 15, 2023

Hodges Ward Elliott announced the closing of the 196-key Hilton Brooklyn New York and the accompanying retail at 71 Smith Street at the nexus of Downtown Brooklyn and Boerum Hill. With nearby attractions including Barclays Center, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn […]

December 13, 2023

Despite facing a tumultuous few years with a decline in tech jobs, reduced downtown traffic, and rising crime, San Francisco is slowly emerging from the pandemic, during which travel all but froze, costing the city $8 billion. Another factor: Since […]

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 7, 2023

Hotel brand citizenM has debuted its second Bay Area property, citizenM Menlo Park. Nestled on the campus of global tech company Meta (formerly Facebook), the location aligns with citizenM’s growing portfolio of tech-savvy, design-centric hotel properties. Designed by the brand’s […]

December 6, 2023

Six Senses has announced plans to unveil a secluded alpine retreat Kitzbühel, Tyrol, a region in the Austrian Alps, in 2026. Nestled in a national park with the largest protected wildlife reserve of the Alps, Six Senses Kitzbühel Alps will […]

December 6, 2023

Scenic Mountain Escapes For Brilliant Minds Three new and renovated resorts nestled in three breathtaking mountain regions invite visitors to take in the wonders of the natural world. Montana’s Spanish Peaks, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and Garden of the Gods and […]

December 5, 2023

Hotel management company Marugal has unveiled Vermelho, a 13-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Melides, Portugal designed by French fashion designer Christian Louboutin. Louboutin’s connection with Melides dates back over a decade, originating from a spontaneous visit after […]

December 5, 2023

Event safety is a touchstone of a successful event. How can your attendees properly network and collaborate if no one feels safe? Over the year, Smart Meetings has covered several ways meeting professionals can ensure attendees feel safe in every […]

December 4, 2023

The most recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the United States, compiled by Lodging Econometrics (LE), reveals the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by projects at the end of the third quarter. The list is topped […]

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 […]

December 1, 2023

Technology within the events community has undoubtedly advanced. Tech like AI has become a game changer but has also sparked discussions in how it is being used. This year, we took the time to explore the pros and cons of […]

November 30, 2023

Set to debut in London late next year, the Newman will mark the first property from Kinsfolk & Co, a new hospitality management company that launched in May. The contemporary hotel will seamlessly integrate into the artistic community of Fitzrovia, […]