Margaritaville Opening at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City
Category: Food and Beverage, Hotel Restaurants and Bars
Atlantic City’s casino hotels haven’t had a whole lot of luck in the past few years. Gaming revenue has been down for six years straight, since many neighboring states have developed new casinos, and hotel business was disrupted last year when Superstorm Sandy walloped the New Jersey coastline. And even Revel, the billion-dollar resort that many business owners and residents considered a beacon of hope for the fledgling tourist destination, is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings after
In the immediate aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, law enforcement officials quickly instructed bystanders to leave the area and return to their homes and hotels until the imminent danger had subsided. Since the race finish line was located near tourist-trafficked Copley Square, dozens of hotels were impacted by the event. With marathon attendees and participants frantically rushing out of the area and desperately trying to contact loved ones, it was imperative for hotels to
London—Marriott International has signed a management agreement with CJSC Globus to open its first property in Novosibirsk, Russia—the 175-room Marriott Novosibirsk Hotel. The Marriott Novosibirsk will be a new addition to the Marriott Hotels and Resorts flagship brand and is expected to open in 2014. The announcement follows the recent signing of the Courtyard by Marriott Ulyanovsk and grows the current pipeline in Russia to nine new properties over the next three years. Other upcoming
Jameson Inn Hotel and Conference Center Opening in Sheffield, Ala.
Category: Boutique & Independent, Openings
A 144-room, three-story Jameson Inn Hotel and Conference Center is opening in Sheffield, Ala., on May 1. The mid-scale hotel, which includes a restaurant and meeting space, previously operated as an independent property. “The Jameson brand means better support services, a better contract, and especially we believe better results, so we are very confident making this conversion,” said Alkesh Patel, past chairman of AAHOA and president of Oregon-based Trupadi Inc., owners of the hotel. America’s
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.—Commonwealth Hotels announced the completion of the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach’s newly renovated lobby space. The layout follows the brand’s “perfect mix” lobby design. “The new lobby offers just the right balance of different seating options to meet a variety of needs,'” said Jody Wilson, general manager of the hotel. “Friends and family can hang out at the large community table, while business travelers can find a quiet corner to check