Reno, Nevada casino-hotel debuts new name as upgrades continue
A new sign representing the rebranding of the Sands Regency in Reno, Nevada, as J Resort has been installed as the next step of a $300 million plan to rehabilitate the casino-hotel. Five hundred of the hotel’s 750 remodeled rooms are set to open, along with a portion of the redesigned gaming floor, with other […]
Work to begin soon on first fly-in beach resort in US
The Peninsula Beach Resort, a 110-acre development planned in Crystal Beach, Texas, will feature 222 luxury cottages, a private guest clubhouse, two Olympic-size pools, beachfront condos and the largest bar on the Texas Gulf Coast. A private, Federal Aviation Administration-approved airport with a 2,700-foot runway will be added during the final phase of construction, making […]
Fifth Avenue Hotel set for spring opening in NYC
Fifth Avenue Hotel, a 24-story, 230-foot-tall tower in the NoMad neighborhood of New York City, is set to open later this spring. The new hotel will feature 153 guest rooms, two outdoor rooftop bars, a ballroom and a restaurant from chef Andrew Carmellini. New York YIMBY
Tribal heritage celebrated in Michigan casino’s updated hotel
An extensive renovation of the 137 guest rooms at Turtle Creek Casino Hotel in Traverse City, Michigan has been completed, with reservations for the updated rooms now being accepted. The project, which cost more than $10 million, features a display of Native American culture by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians in […]
Spark by Hilton a new brand for the budget-minded
Hilton Worldwide is launching a new brand, Spark by Hilton, to appeal to more budget-minded guests. The company hopes to have more than 1,000 properties in the next decade. Travel Weekly
New Paris boutique is ELLE’s first hotel
Maison ELLE, a 25-room boutique hotel, has opened in Paris. It is the first hotel from ELLE Hospitality, featuring themes and products from the famed magazine’s archives. Globe Trender