Texas AG sues Hyatt Hotels for allegedly misleading consumers with 'hidden fees'
Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit alleging Hyatt Hotels markets rooms at one price to consumers, but then adds other "mandatory and unavoidable fees."
Walt Disney World axes Florida park reservation requirements for some guests, reinstates dining plans
Walt Disney World announced that it is no longer requiring theme park reservations for date-based tickets and that it was bringing back dining plans.
Airbnb enhances private room stays amid uncertain economy
Airbnb is upgrading its private room stays with redesigned filters and added privacy features in an effort to persuade travelers to try the more budget-friendly option.
Rockefeller Center strikes deal for luxury hotel by Aspen Hospitality
Rockefeller Center, like most Midtown Manhattan landlords, has experienced a sharp drop in office workers since the pandemic, leaving room for new opportunities..
February jobs report driven by surge of hiring at restaurants, bars
The February jobs report showed that payrolls increased by 311,000 workers last month, faster than expected, as bars and restaurants hired more workers.
Business hotels face increased default risk in uneven travel recovery
Business hotels reliant on business trips, suffer in a post-pandemic world in which remote-meetings often replaces travel. these locations could suffer if recovery slackens.
Bars, hotels and restaurants become the economy’s fastest-growing employers
Hotels, restaurants, and bars, some of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic, are leading the recovery and job growth, now the fast-growing employers.
Super Bowl LVII hotel prices surge ahead of big game
Super Bowl LVII will attract tens of thousands of football fans in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12. The big game has sent hotel prices in major metro areas soaring.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against several Las Vegas hotels alleging room price fixing.
Marriott hotels sued over New York murder of college parent during family weekend
Olga Hostyeva was working at a New York Courtyard by Marriott in October when she says a guest "brandished his gun and pointed its muzzle at her from a distance of merely a few feet."
How Airbnb aims to crack down on New Year's Eve parties
Airbnb is enhancing its rules and technology in order to prevent disruptive parties during New Year's Eve weekend this year after piloting the restrictions in eight countries in 2021.
Dolly Parton's home on wheels turned into $10,000 hotel suite
Dolly Parton's "Gypsy Wagon" tour bus, where she spent 15 years writing songs and touring North America, is now open for a minimum two-night stay starting at $10,000.
US hotels reel from China COVID curbs amid travel boom
Xi Jinping's strict policy in China, using lockdowns to get to Zero-Covid, is causing major harm to US hotel chains who are losing revenue in the travel market.
Fed vice chair talks inflation, hotels hit by crime wave and more: Tuesday's 5 things to know
On Tuesday, traders will be watching as some big names – including Pepsi, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Delta Airlines – are set to announce 3Q earnings later in the week.
Marriott, Hilton latest companies hit by US crime wave
Hotels, including Marriott and the Hampton Inn, appear to be getting caught in the United States' rising crime wave this year, with shootings recently happening at two locations.
Credit Suisse to buy back $3B in debt, sell Hotel Savoy
The Swiss bank's debt buyback plans come in an effort to calm market jitters related to its financial health. Credit Suisse shares jumped more than 10% on Friday.
Peloton Bike coming to all Hilton-branded hotels in US by end of 2022
Hilton Honors members who are first-time Peloton users will receive a 90-day trial to the fitness giant's app and preferred pricing on select connected fitness products.
Despite inflation, prepare for ‘strong’ holiday travel season ‘no matter what it costs’: Omni’s Peter Strebel
Omni Hotels & Resorts Chairman Peter Strebel argues decades-high inflation won't impact bookings or slow the holiday season travel demand due to "the need to get together."
Hilton teams up with Voyager Space to design astronaut quarters for Starlab station
Hilton will partner with Voyager Space to design astronaut quarters on its Starlab commercial space station, the companies announced Tuesday.
Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming investing $100M to raise US employee starting wages
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Chairman Jim Allen said that inflation and the current macroeconomic environment are both driving factors behind wage increases.