Airbnb, Caribbean tourism agency partner to 'promote safe travel' during COVID-19
Airbnb is working to help the Caribbean recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Marriott CEO says jobs 'absolutely' coming back, company 'actively hiring' in select markets
Anthony Capuano believes the technology that helped hotels navigate the pandemic will allow them to improve the customer experience.
Caesars puts pandemic losses at $2B, wants insurers to pay
Caesars names 60 insurers it says are rejecting its claims to recoup losses under insurance policies it had for catastrophic business losses
Sandals Caribbean resorts sees vacation bookings outpace pre-COVID numbers
Sandals exec Adam Stewart told FOX Business vacation bookings jumped 25% in 2021 versus 2019.
Biden administration awards ICE $86M contract to secure hotel rooms for illegal families
The contract, through Texas-based nonprofit Endeavors, provides 1,239 beds and "other necessary services." The families will receive a comprehensive health assessment, including COVID-19 testing.
Famed Palm Beach hotel launches hiring spree
To date, the over 500-room resort remains the only large, historic luxury hotel in the U.S. still in the hands of its original owners.
Marriott paying employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Marriott International, the world’s largest hotel company, announced the Vaccination Care Program on Thursday, promising an additional four hours of pay "upon completion of vaccination."
MGM Resorts chooses Clorox as ‘Official Guest Disinfectant and Hand Sanitizer’
MGM Resorts is officially going “Clorox Clean.”
Shift to sun, ski and suburbs gives Airbnb advantage over hotels
Airbnb’s quarterly results are likely to show the pandemic may have helped the home rental company lure leisure travelers away from big hotels during the global travel collapse of 2020.
Margaritaville CEO says NYC resort will bring new 'lifestyle' to Times Square
Struggles in the hospitality sector caused by the coronavirus pandemic aren’t stopping Margaritaville from opening a new location in New York City
Marriott International names new CEO following death of Arne Sorenson
Anthony “Tony” Capuano, who previously served as Marriot’s group president of global development, design and operations, will join the board of directors and immediately assume the title of CEO, the company announced Tuesday.
Americans trust hotel chains, car rentals more than vacation rentals, public transportation
When it comes down to travel during the pandemic, there are just some activities that Americans trust more than others.
Marriott CEO Sorenson dead at 62 after pancreatic cancer battle
He became the CEO of the hospitality company in 2012, the first not bearing the Marriott surname and lead the company through its acquisition of Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Viral Vegas: Deaths jump, tourism slumps amid long pandemic
The coronavirus is reshaping a tourist destination built for excess and known for bright lights, big crowds, indulgent meals and headline shows.
COVID-19 travel slump hands Expedia bigger financial loss than expected
Online travel agency Expedia Group Inc posted a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss on Thursday as bookings slumped following a global resurgence in COVID-19 infections and renewed lockdowns.
Hotels pushing 'elopement packages' to stay afloat during coronavirus pandemic
Hotels are now offering "elopement packages" as a way to maintain revenue streams amid the coronavirus pandemic, allowing people to host "micro-weddings" attended by between 2 and 20 people at smaller venues and lounges as an alternative to big, traditional ceremonies.
Marriott CEO to reduce schedule amid pancreatic cancer treatment
The president and CEO of Marriott International will be “temporarily reducing his schedule” as he undergoes “more demanding treatment” for pancreatic cancer, the company said in a news release published Tuesday.
Hotel chain turning kitchens into ‘digital food halls’ with culinary group partnership
Chicago-based hotel chain Graduate Hotels has partnered with culinary group C3 to develop “Graduate Food Halls” at all its locations.
Luxury hospitality chain sbe expects to grow despite coronavirus pandemic
While parts of the hotel industry are struggling as the world nears a yearlong pandemic, the sbe Corporation aims to grow its portfolio to 50 hotels nationally and internationally by 2023.
Top House Dem pressures hotel, travel companies to deny service to 'extremists' ahead of inauguration
House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney on Thursday sent letters to numerous travel and lodging companies asking that they take steps to prevent President Trump's supporters from being easily able to travel to Washington, D.C., for President-elect Biden's inauguration next week.



















