Auditing PTO Policies: Ensuring Compliance Amid State Variations
As the dynamics of workforce management evolve, the landscape of managing paid time off (PTO) and various leaves is undergoing a significant transformation. The once-simple adminis
Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport Opens
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport. Situated in Houston, Texas, the 131-room upper-mi
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Aligned Hospitality Management appointed Deborah Lahti as chief operating officer. Lathi will join Aligned’s corporate team to lead and manage the hotel’s daily business operat
Hilton Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2023 Results, Partners With SLH
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. In addition, Hilton announced a new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels o
Choice Forms Agreement With Tesla to Offer EV Chargers
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International announced an agreement with Tesla to offer Tesla Universal Wall Connectors to participating Radisson, Cambria, Comfort, Count
My Place Hotels of America Announces Partnership With Grubhub
ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America is partnering with Grubhub for guests’ dining experience at its hotels. Guests of My Place Hotels can order from Grubhub’s n
Duetto Acquires Micerate, a Pricing Tool Provider For Meeting and Event Spaces
Duetto acquired Micerate, a provider of pricing and online booking tools tailored for meetings and event spaces. The milestone underscores Duetto’s dedication to revenue manageme
The LCP Group Refinances Two Hotels in Denver, Colorado
NEW YORK—The LCP Group, L.P. announced the closure of an $85 million refinance for the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, and the Holiday Inn Express Denver Downto
JLL Capital Markets Arranges Financing for Courtyard in Utah
SAN DIEGO, California—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $25.4 million in financing for 149-key Courtyard by Marriott in Cotton Heights, Utah. JLL worked on behalf of
Taking a Cue From Architectural Pioneers
In October, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants debuted its second New York City property—an adaptive reuse of a hotel originally designed by renowned “Miami Modern” architect M