Lexington by VantageSM, a collection of inns, hotels and suites, has introduced an innovative and unique, 100-room inn prototype that is specifically designed with the guest and owner/operator in mind. The announcement was made today by Lexington Group President Bill Hanley at Vantage Hospitality Group's annual Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas.
Magnuson Hotels, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the M-Star Royal Oak Inn in Toronto, Ontario. global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.
The Knickerbocker, a legendary Beaux Arts building and registered New York landmark is the newest property to join The Leading Hotels of the World’s luxurious collection of authentic, distinct and independent hotels worldwide. Enviably situated on the southeast corner of 42nd Street overlooking the heart of Times Square, between Broadway and Bryant Park, The Knickerbocker will speak to the level of standards and excellence befitting of a ‘Leading Hotel,’ and provide travelers with the pinnacle of intuitive service, and redefine legacy at the crossroads of the world, when it opens its doors in 2014.
Football fans who are planning to book their hotel in New York for next year's Super Bowl better steel themselves for some price shock. According to a new survey from CheapHotels.org, hotels in New York City, and in particular in New Jersey around the MetLife Stadium where the championship game will take place, are charging strongly higher rates than usual for the Super Bowl weekend of February 1–3, 2014.
Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, adds Downtown Grand Las Vegas to its impressive list of upscale hotels. On October 27, a small group of guests wined, dined and gambled at the new hotel and casino. Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn and his wife Andrea showed their support by placing the first bets.
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced its Board of Directors unanimously has approved a new multi-pronged growth strategy that will allow the company to refine its owned hotel portfolio and place greater emphasis on franchising and development in major Western U.S. markets.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced today that it has deployed a new, streamlined interface for its cloud-based hotel property management system, choiceADVANTAGE.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has long been a strong advocate of the U.S. lodging industry in Washington, regarding key issues that affect the millions of hoteliers across the country each year. At the recent ASFONA (Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners – North America) Associate Board meeting in Atlanta, AH&LA president/CEO Katherine Lugar presented the association's most recent governmental initiatives to the attending ASFONA board members. The meeting, which was held at Le Meridien – Atlanta in early October, signaled an alliance between the two powerful industry associations, as they joined forces to influence lawmakers regarding legislative and regulatory issues that affect the lodging industry.
Greg Bryan, vice president and chief operating officer of the Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn, mayor of Tusayan, Arizona, and a member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), is set to testify this morning at a joint hearing of the House Natural Resources and Oversight and Government Reform Committees.
Business travel spending is expected to see a robust year in 2014 fueled by steady corporate profits, increases in business investment and an improving U.S. economy. However, the ongoing government shutdown and potential default could derail progress and is already impacting business travel sentiment.
The Warwick New York Hotel proudly announces the unveiling of its five new specialty suites designed to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era and the innovators of today's cultural landscape. Originally built as a romantic hideaway for screen siren Marion Davies and publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst, the Warwick New York Hotel set out to capture the glamour of the lovers' bygone era with the aptly named Randolph Suite and Davies Suite along with the Russell Suite,Follies Suite and Modern Art Suite.
Continuing its push for an extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (TRIPRA), the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today sent a letter to Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Ranking Member Michael Crapo (R-ID) to press for swift Senate action.
The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Overland Park West celebrated a complete renovation of its meeting and public space on September 11. The hotel is premiering a multimillion dollar upgrade to its 10,000 square feet of meeting space, main lobby, fitness center, and business center. The hotel has also upgraded 100 of its 190 sleeping rooms, adding a brand new Executive Level room type to its inventory.
New York City's most expensive hotel room goes for a whopping $40,000, and that's a per-night rate. A new report from NewYorkHotels.org revealed this startling discovery when it established the 10 most expensive hotel suites in Manhattan. The average rate at each establishment throughout the month of September served as the determining factor in coming up with the rankings.
Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, recently expanded its relationship with Mainsail Lodging and Development by signing the company as its first Oakwood® brand franchisee. Mainsail, based in Tampa, Fla., will exclusively manage the Florida market for Oakwood Worldwide under both its ExecuStay® and Oakwoodbrands, helping the company expand its property offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers.
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Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced the company will open two new locations in the Greater Los Angeles Area after signing new franchise agreements on existing hotels in Ontario and Perris, Calif.
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) today announced that as part of the Company's ongoing asset management initiatives, it has entered into a franchise agreement to convert the 258-room, Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills to a Marriott after the expiration of the existing Crowne Plaza license agreement in March of 2015.
Worldhotels today announced that the Royal Park Hotel is the newest member of its Deluxe Collection. Ideally located in the suburb of Rochester, Mich., the Royal Park Hotel is one of Detroit's most iconic hotels and is the premier choice for both business and leisure travelers. Worldhotels is one of the leading groups for independent hotels.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issues the following statement on today’s passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Government Spending Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 313)
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