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Report: Hotel Operations Gradually Improving

The U.S. hotel market is showing signs of improvement, according to a new report from Lodging Econometrics (LE). In Q1 2010, hotel operations showed continued improvement, with more positive gains…

News May 5

Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow Debuts

The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow following a three year renovation of Hotel Ukraina. The hotel, which occupies one of the "Seven Sisters" skyscrapers, featuresd…

News May 5

Online Exclusive! Molori Mirage – Port Douglas, Australia

Owner Kirk Lazarus fell in love with the tropical, lush surroundings of Port Douglas, Australia 25 years ago. So it made a perfect location for one of the properties of…

Projects May 5

2010 James Beard Foundation Awards Winners Announced

On May 3rd, the James Beard Foundation announced its award winners in multiple categories. Highlights from this year’s list include: Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America: David Rockwell…

News May 4

Jacki Arena Interiors Takes on Residence Inn Pompano Beach

Jacki Arena Interiors has injected nature-inspired colors and materials into the conversion of the 88-key Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach, formerly the Ocean Sands Resort & Spa. The custom…

News May 4

Hotel Transactions Still Sidelined By Tight Lending

Despite an explosion of hotel-related defaults, transfers of properties to special servicing, and recent foreclosure activity, potential acquirers have difficulty finding properties to buy, according to a new report from…

News May 4

Travelers Rate Chains in New Consumer Reports Survey

Consumer Reports surveyed more than 27,000 travelers to rate 48 popular chains in five categories: Fanciest, Luxury, Upscale, Moderate, and Budget. Readers found the Ritz-Carlton, Homewood Suites, Renaissance, Drury Inn…

News May 4

Shaw Industries Wins CARE Recycler of the Year Award

Flooring manufacturer Shaw Industries Group has received the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Recycler of the Year award for the third consecutive year. The honor recognizes Shaw’s recycling efforts, such…

News May 3

Home2 Suites by Hilton Signs Six Hotels in Q1

Home2 Suites by Hilton signed on six hotels in Q1, with 60 franchise applications approved as of March 31. Locations of the mid-tier, extended stay brand include Mobile, Alabama; Amarillo,…

News May 3