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New Hotel at Milwaukee Casino to Integrate Sustainability

The Forest County Potawatomi Community will integrate green features into a $150 million hotel adjacent to Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Sustainable measures under consideration at the smoke-free lodging include an innovative…

News January 17

Hyatt Regency Sacramento Wraps Up Phase Two of Refurbishment

Hyatt Regency Sacramento has completed the second phase of its renovation project, which covered the lobby and its lounge, guest “pods” in lieu of check-in counters, Vines Restaurant, second-floor meeting…

News January 17

Hotel Normandie Undergoes Transformation in LA

Situated in LA’s Koreatown, Hotel Normandie has seen better days. The 1928 building, a showcase of Renaissance Revival on the exterior and Spanish Revival inside, will now get new life…

News January 17

More than 38,000 Hotel Rooms Opened in 2011

The U.S. hotel industry opened 373 new properties with 38,409 rooms in 2011, resulting in a 0.5 percent increase in existing room supply, according to data from STR/McGraw Hill Construction…

News January 17

Next Stop for Hotel Missoni: Doha

Rezidor is making plans for its newest Hotel Missoni outlet in Doha. Slated to open in 2012, the property will feature Rosita Missoni’s vibrant design of bold colors and patterns,…

News January 17

Four Seasons Chicago Adds New Restaurant Concept

In February, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago will unveil Allium, its new dining concept helmed by executive chef Kevin Hickey. BraytonHughes takes its design cues from the restaurant’s farm-to-table, regional American…

News January 13

Viceroy Adds Hotel in Riviera Maya

The Tides Riviera Maya in Mexico has undergone a significant renovation and rebranded as Viceroy Riviera Maya. The project resulted in 11 new luxury oceanfront villas with private plunge pools,…

News January 13

Starwood Plans Big Expansion in India

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is making a big push in India, with plans to open 20 hotels there by 2015. The company plans to open Aloft hotels in Ahmedabad and…

News January 13

Report: Travelers Book One-Fourth of Rooms through Hotel’s Website

In Q3 2011, 25 percent of travelers booked rooms directly through a hotel’s website, up 6.1 percent from 2010, according to the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR). In that…

News January 12