SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California—Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe is open in South Lake Tahoe, California, marking the newest addition to the Margaritaville portfolio and the brand’s first ski destination resort. Amidst the Sierra Nevada mountains, the 399-suite property stands as an all-suite resort. “We’re thrilled to officially open our doors and introduce the Margaritaville lifestyle to the South Lake Tahoe community as well as visitors to our beautiful destination,” said Bob Jensch, managing director of Margaritaville
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Falls, Anticipated From Holidays
Category: Finance, Finance & Development, Market Reports
WASHINGTON—As anticipated ahead of the holidays, U.S. hotel performance fell from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 23, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance December 17-23, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 43.9 percent (up 0.5 percent)ADR: $131.97 (down 0.9 percent)RevPAR: $57.90 (down 0.4 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Boston saw the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 21.5 percent to 46.2 percent) and RevPAR (up 23.1 percent to $65.68).
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Continues Reinvestment Strategy
Category: Design, Food and Beverage, Hotel Restaurants and Bars, Renovations
LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Over a year ago, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas embarked on a billion-dollar reinvestment strategy that will impact the guest experience. The latest renovation is the transformation of the guest arrival experience to The Venetian Resort. Upon arrival, guests will enter Sala 118, a bar and lounge; a Starbucks; and an expanded concierge and luggage desk. Patrick Nichols, president and CEO of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. “These additions alongside the Grand Colonnade
Navigating the New Form I-9: Updated Employee Verification Process Brings New Opportunities and Obligations
Category: Featured, Operations, Smart Strategy
The hospitality industry has always thrived on adaptability, and the realm of compliance is no exception. Amidst the ongoing evolution of regulations, one crucial development that hoteliers need to be well-versed in is the revised Form I-9 and its revamped verification process, published by USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) this summer. A Long-Awaited Breakthrough Since the introduction of the I-9 process in the 1980s, in-person physical verification has been required. This involves an employer
ATHENS, Greece—Hard Rock International, GEK TERNA Group, and the Athens community broke ground on the luxury resort and Casino in the Athens Rivera. The groundbreaking event had a commemorative shovel celebration at the Hellinikon Airport. The ceremony to follow was conducted at the Hellinikon Experience Center and included the Hard Rock International executives, GEK TERNA Group executives, Greek government officials, political dignitaries, and local community leaders. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will serve as
