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THE GRAND OPENING OF $270+ MILLION LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA

The Cordish Companies celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a $270+ million resort destination that marks the first land-side casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. This milestone ushers in a transformative moment for gaming and hospitality in the four-state region. Appeared first on: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

Baltimore Hotel Market 2025+ Outlook

This research article analyzes the performance of the hotel market in Baltimore for the trailing four quarters ending in Q3 2024, with a specific focus on key metrics such as occupancy, average rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR). Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Eccleston Square Hotel Reboots Hospitality with Tech Enhancements from Leading Solution Providers

The hotel's latest technology-enabled transformation spans entertainment, energy management, automation, and security.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 2.14.2025 Eccleston Square Hotel, long recognized as one of the most technologically advanced luxury boutique hotels in the world, is further elevating its reputation with a comprehensive technology upgrade. Situated in the heart of London’s … [Read more...]

In the spotlight

Conference season is here—but then again, it seems like it’s all year. ALIS is now in the rearview mirror—though the information and networking from that event is ever present—and we’re gearing up for the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in March. Hotel Business team members will be there in Atlanta, and this issue will be too. Hotel Business is proud to feature the family behind the event in … [Read more...]

ARRIVE Albuquerque makes its debut

ARRIVE by Palisociety has expanded its national portfolio with the debut of ARRIVE Albuquerque, located in downtown Albuquerque, NM, overlooking the city’s landmark Robinson Park. The hotel is situated in a six-story, 1965 historic property and features 137 guestrooms; a seasonal pool and swim club; and DWTNR Cocktail Bar & Lounge, a signature restaurant for guests and locals. Designed … [Read more...]

LE: Record-highs for APEC pipeline

According to the recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), the Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC), hotel construction pipeline hit an all-time high at the Q4 2024 close, climbing 5% year-over-year (YOY) to reach record counts of 2,085 projects/412,358 rooms. At the close of the quarter, projects under construction accounted for 41% of the total pipeline with 848 … [Read more...]

U.S. hotel results for week ending Feb. 8

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year (YOY) comparisons for the week ending Feb. 8, according to CoStar data. Feb. 2-8 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024): Occupancy: 55.9% (-0.5%) ADR: $156.03 (-2.2%) RevPAR: $87.22 (-2.7%) Among the top 25 markets, New Orleans reported the largest increases in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (+13.6% to 74.2%), … [Read more...]

EVPassport partners with CBRE

Enterprise EV charging solutions provider EVPassport and commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE have entered an agreement to provide EV charging solutions, with a focus on multifamily and hospitality properties in North America. Under the agreement, CBRE will support the deployment of more than 3,600 EV chargers across more than 600 strategic sites in the U.S. This collaboration … [Read more...]

Yurbban Hospitality adds Lennox Hotel Miami Beach to portfolio

Yurbban Hospitality Group, a global hotel operator with roots in Barcelona, has marked a decade of Yurbban Hotels with the addition of Lennox Hotel Miami Beach to its portfolio. It is the sixth hotel the company manages in the South Florida city. Housed in the historic former Peter Miller Hotel and close to the beach and the Miami Beach Convention Center, the 118-room Lennox Hotel Miami Beach … [Read more...]

Marriott celebrates strong 2024 showings 

Big figures This includes a record 123,000 gross rooms openings, net rooms growth of 6.8% for the full year 2024, and over 577,000 rooms in the company’s development pipeline at year-end.  Marriott continued to expand its product offerings across travel purposes and segments – from affordable midscale to luxury. In 2024, the company signed a record of over 1,200 deals with owners, … [Read more...]

The Bell Hotel Opens in Downtown Athens, Georgia Following Two Year Renovation

The Bell Hotel, located at 183 West Clayton Street in downtown Athens, Georgia, is delighted to announce its grand opening February 11th, following the completion of a two-year renovation. To view reservation availability, please follow the link here. Originally constructed in 1916 to house advanced telephone equipment for the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co., The Bell Hotel now offers … [Read more...]

IHG bolsters German portfolio with Holiday Inn Ratingen

Project of the Week: Nobu Hotel Madrid Famed luxury restaurant and hotel chain Nobu is coming to Madrid in 2026, and we’ve chosen this exciting new project as our pick for Project of the Week. Find out more about this groundbreaking luxury project and why it is tipped to become one of the must-visit locales in Spain’s capital... Appeared … [Read more...]

ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND ANNOUNCES EGOT WINNING ARTIST JOHN LEGEND TO HEADLINE

Atlantis Paradise Island, the Caribbean’s premier destination for concerts, festivals and world-class entertainment, announces multi-platinum, 13-time GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter and record producer John Legend will take the stage at the resort’s Casuarina Beach on Saturday, May 24th. His performance will launch the resort’s 2025 Music Making Waves … [Read more...]

Reservations Now Open for 1 Hotel Seattle: A Sustainable Sanctuary

1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Seattle, debuting in April 2025. Set in the buzzy South Lake Union neighborhood at the cross-section of Seattle’s emerging biotech and big-tech industries, 1 Hotel Seattle is a … [Read more...]

easyHotel secures backing for Spanish growth

Budget hotel brand easyHotel has agreed further bank funding to support its Europe-wide expansion, as it plans a significant increase in its presence in Spain. A loan agreement with Spanish lender CaixaBank for the amount of GBP24.5m will support easyHotel’s new projects across the country, with four new hotels in prospect. These will kick off with the opening of a new hotel in Madrid in spring … [Read more...]

Vision Hospitality Group Unveils The Inn at Celebration, Autograph Collection, After Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Vision Hospitality Group announced today the grand unveiling of The Inn at Celebration, which recently underwent a multimillion-dollar property renovation and joined the elite Autograph Collection Hotel Portfolio. A ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony will mark the occasion on February 6th at 4:30 pm. A Boutique Lakeside Retreat Nestled along Lake Rianhard in the picturesque town of … [Read more...]

a&o Firenze Campo di Marte officially opens doors to guests in Florence

a&o Firenze Campo di Marte, located in the heart of Florence, is now officially open to guests from around the world. The 119-room property is a 30-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo and just ten minutes to the Asics Firenze Marathon stadium. The new design of the building features a spacious light-filled lobby, with a window front over two floors, breakfast area with outdoor terrace and … [Read more...]

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Announces Comprehensive, Property-Wide Renovation for 2025-2026

The Iconic Hotel Begins Transforming its Guest Rooms and Suites, Expansive Meeting Spaces, Multiple Dining Venues, as well as Recreation Areas. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego announces a comprehensive, phased renovation, introducing thoughtful enhancements to one of Southern California's largest hotels. Embracing the property's premier coastal location, the renovation will reinforce Manchester … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection, in San Francisco

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is proud to welcome Hotel Spero to Vignette Collection, a family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. Perched just steps from San Francisco's iconic Union Square and the Theater District, this latest addition to IHG's fast growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, owned by an affiliate of Fairwood Capital and operated by Aperture Hotels, marks the … [Read more...]

Sternlicht revives Starwood Hotels brand

SH Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to rebrand under the Starwood Hotels name. The change will mean the revival of a hotel group name previously familiar to many travellers, until Starwood Hotels was acquired by Marriott in 2016. Barry Sternlicht, CEO of SH Hotels & Resorts, revealed he had reclaimed the brand name in media interviews at the end of January 2025. Sternlicht was … [Read more...]

The Pavilions Himalayas and NGO Right4Children reveal results of transformative community initiative

Dedicated to supporting sustainable development of the local community, Nepalese eco-luxury resort, The Pavilions Himalayas, alongside its NGO arm, Right4Children (R4C), has spent over a decade supporting and implementing charitable, community initiatives in the Pokhara region. The latest annual impact report* from R4C details the extent of their work over the … [Read more...]

New conferencing venue at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

Enveloped by the majestic, fjord-like coastal mountains of the Bay of Kotor - a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Montenegro since 1979 – Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort is redefining MICE travel with its new world-class meetings and events facilities, set within one of the world’s most scenic locations. A grand NEW Ballroom and NEW Ballroom Rooftop have been … [Read more...]

Illuminating Luxury: How Bespoke Lighting Transforms SO/ Uptown Dubai

Dubai’s skyline is a canvas of innovation, where every new architectural marvel aims to redefine luxury. The recently unveiled SO/ Uptown Dubai Hotel is no exception. Bold, eclectic, and unapologetically avant-garde, this design-driven property pulsates with energy. At the heart of its captivating ambience is bespoke lighting, enhancing its unique character.   The Art of Bespoke … [Read more...]

How AI Is Reshaping Every Corner of Hotel Operations and the Guest Experience

From sales to marketing, revenue management to finance, operations to F&B, MICE, and now more than ever, guest experience—each department stands to benefit from AI’s automation, predictive capabilities, and personalized engagement strategies.By Jordan Hollander, Co-founder of HotelTechReport - 2.13.2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic buzzword into a practical, … [Read more...]