Nearly 1 in 10 businesses still planning layoffs for 2020
Nonprofit think tank The Conference Board found that almost one in 10 American businesses are planning for further layoffs during the 2020 calendar year.
Midwestern states with low unemployment have few rules
Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Atari Hotels' concept art and details released, Las Vegas and Phoenix locations announced
The future of hotels could be the history of video games.
Atlanta Fed president 'concerned' about uneven economic recovery
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said Sunday that he's "concerned" the road to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic may be uneven for different sectors of the U.S. economy.
Hotels call on Trump for 'desperately needed' coronavirus relief
The chief executives overseeing brands including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriot, IHG, and Best Western, as well as independently-owned chains have issued a letter to President Trump Friday during him to provide the needed funding by utilizing the Main Street Lending Program.
Motel 6 severs ties with longtime advertising agency following founder's comments on ad being 'too Black'
Stan Richards, the founder of The Richards Group, has apologized for his remarks.
Las Vegas Strip empty without conventions
COVID-19 restrictions and travel industry woes have eroded a crucial revenue source for casino giants.
MGM says it can safely host conventions during COVID-19
MGM Resorts doesn’t want it to be a gamble for visitors to attend events at its properties.
California wildfire burns through Napa Valley wineries, resorts as Glass Fire rages
An explosive wildfire that's raging in areas north of San Francisco has damaged iconic landmarks in the famed Napa Valley region, including wineries and parts of a luxury resort.
Marriott falls behind on payments for 122 hotels, property owner says
The owner of more than 100 Marriott hotel properties is threatening to terminate its agreement with the chain and re-brand the properties with another company due to a payment shortfall.
Disney World resort offers students 'ultimate after school recess'
Guests of the luxury resort can now enroll their children in the virtual learning sessions which will be held in supervised small-group classroom settings, Four Seasons said.
Airbnb bouncing back quicker than hotel industry amid pandemic
Airbnb is seeing an exceptional increase in bookings as the hotel industry, overall, continues to lag behind due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hilton hotel in NYC's Times Square to close as coronavirus devastates tourism
It may be located in the crossroads of the world, but the Hilton Times Square hotel in New York City will shutter for good in October as the coronavirus pandemic has wiped out demand.
Ahead of Labor Day, 65% of hotels are operating below break-even point, survey shows
As a result of the drastic drop in travel demand, experts say the hotels are grappling with one big question: whether to close their doors permanently.
Hotel industry warns of ‘unprecedented’ surge in coronavirus-related foreclosures
Industry leaders are asking Congress for financial help.
2 Universal Orlando hotels temporarily closing over coronavirus struggles
The Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Universal's Aventura Hotel will temporarily close on Aug. 21.
Social distancing robot delivering items to hotel guests
The robots aren't replacing any humans, but they do help ease hotel guests' concerns in the middle of coronavirus.
Airbnb prohibiting guests in UK, France, Spain from renting entire houses, aiming to crack down on house parties
News of the pilot program comes just over a month after Airbnb launched a similar initiative in the U.S.
Hyatt hotel chain extends mask requirement to all guests at properties in the Americas
The requirement, announced on Monday, expands on a previous mandate for Hyatt guests in the U.S. and Canada, who were required to wear masks in shared spaces as of July 27.