Officials of Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select-service and upscale, extended-stay hotels in the United States, announced today that the company has been named the operator of the 150-room Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers, N.Y.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced Responsible Stay, an industry-wide commitment to make meetings, events and guest experiences in America’s hotels more environmentally and socially responsible.
This holiday season, the team at Lodging Interactive and CoMMingle have come up with the perfect way to spread some cheer – an exciting contest where your hotel can win $1,500 for its local charities!
Continuing to drive growth across its industry-leading extended stay portfolio, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the groundbreaking of the Everhome Suites in Nampa, Idaho. The construction milestone comes on the heels of another successful quarter of sustained segment growth for Choice Hotels, whose Everhome brand - which launched in 2020 as the industry's first new construction midscale extended stay offering in nearly a decade - now boasts more than 50 hotels in the pipeline.
Quorum Hotels & Resorts, a California and Texas-based hotel management company, announced today the latest additions to its growing hotel management portfolio with two coastal California properties – Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, and Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Yesterday, The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles announced its plan to celebrate the hotel's 100-year anniversary in 2023. Before a crowd of dignitaries, historians and city officials, hotel representatives revealed the Biltmore's centennial celebration logo, a series anniversary events, along with planned updates that will ensure the Biltmore's grandeur will continue well into the future. A special Certificate of Recognition was presented by L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office.
New location, new design, same inimitable point of view. On the cusp of its 15-year anniversary in early 2023, Avi Brosh's Palisociety has announced the debut of the all-new Palihouse West Hollywood, now open on a famed stretch of W. 3rd Street in the heart of Los Angeles.
Conveniently located right off of TX-183, Red Roof Inn & Suites Irving is a 140-room hotel that offers a variety of amenities, including free continental breakfast, a year-round outdoor pool & hot tub, fitness facility, business center, and free coffee in the lobby. All of the rooms contain a mini refrigerator, microwave, and work desk. Red Roof Inn & Suites Irving is a pet-friendly hotel*.
MCR — the country’s 4th-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown, a five-story, extended-stay hotel with 124 suites in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The hotel was purchased at over a 25% discount to MCR’s estimated replacement cost. MCR also has the opportunity to create additional value through (i) converting 13,000 square feet of underutilized ground-floor space into additional guest rooms, retail or meeting space and (ii) monetizing the property’s large, 2.2-acre site offering excess development potential in a prime downtown location. This is the company’s fifth hotel in Tennessee.
Taconic Capital Advisors LP (“Taconic”) and HEI Hotels & Resorts (“HEI”), today announced that they have jointly acquired Hyatt Regency Jersey City from affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Veris Residential Inc. (NYSE: VRE). The property is a full-service, 351-key hotel located adjacent to Exchange Place situated on a pier extending over the Hudson River in Jersey City, NJ.
Nobu Hospitality and Simon welcomed local dignitaries and community leaders today to celebrate the opening of Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Atlanta at Phipps Plaza. The property serves as Nobu's 15th location overall and first in Georgia, making its debut in the Buckhead community at the modern, reimagined, mixed-use Phipps Plaza.
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) and VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or “VICI”) announced jointly today that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which VICI, currently owner of a 50.1% interest in the joint venture that owns MGM Grand Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay Resort, will acquire BREIT’s 49.9% interest in the joint venture for cash consideration of approximately $1.27 billion and VICI’s assumption of BREIT’s pro-rata share of the existing property-level debt. The property-level debt has a principal balance of $3.0 billion, matures in 2032, and bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.558% per annum through March 2030.
U.S. Travel Association is bringing attention to the millions of travelers who seek to visit the United States, but confront a de facto border closure in the way of 400-800 day wait times to receive a visa. Today, the association launches a new website, USVisaDelays.com, that will feature the voices of those most affected by excessive visitor visa interview wait times: global travelers and U.S. businesses.
The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton announces today the appointment of Amy Sirmons as the new director of sales and marketing of the 165-room lifestyle boutique hotel where art and culture intertwine. Sirmons brings her admiration of the hospitality industry to her new role at The ART where she will lead the sales and marketing teams, exceed guest satisfaction while successfully driving sales, maximize opportunities for leisure, business and group travelers, and more.
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced that OTH Hotels Resorts has gone live with advanced reputation management, cloud POS and Golf, Spa and Activities management software in several of their properties around the United States.
Airbnb is working with some of the multifamily industry's largest landlords in a bid to boost listings and increase its stake in the apartment business.
AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality, announces the December 1 opening of its second South Florida location, AKA West Palm, located at 695 South Olive Avenue. In the heart of West Palm Beach's central business district, the five-story property features 215 brand-new hotel residences comprised of studios, one- and two-bedroom accommodations, and Penthouse suites that combine the ambiance of a private residence with the indulgent services of a luxury hotel. En-suite amenities include sleek kitchens, washers and dryers, and private terraces while public spaces offer an indoor/outdoor lounge and bar, a resort-style pool and deck, a state-of-the-art Technogym, an executive conference room and smaller conference nooks, and a dedicated pet spa.
The Idyllic Escape Set Amidst the Rolling Hills of Middle Tennessee Set to Showcase the Simple Luxuries of Living Off the Land.
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. hotel performance came in lower than the previous week and showed mixed comparisons to 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 26 November.
Smyth Tribeca announced today that Brianna Birtles has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Managed by Highgate, Smyth Tribeca is an independent neighborhood hotel in the heart of Tribeca and a stylish destination for business, leisure and family travelers. In her new role, Birtles will oversee the hotel's sales and marketing efforts and will work to drive new business opportunities and revenue growth.