After facing repeated rejections in negotiations, Choice Hotels International is initiating a hostile takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. In a statement, Choice said that it had acquired an ownership position…
Author: Christina Jelski
Impression Isla Mujeres makes an impressive debut
ISLA MUJERES, Mexico — The Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets resort aims to position itself as “the pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive.” It’s a lofty claim, but as I sat on the terrace…
Trump hotel in Hawaii will be rebranded
The Trump International Hotel Waikiki is shedding its Trump affiliation. The hotel will reflag as the Wakea Waikiki Beach and join Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio this February. Located near Waikiki…
Grand Hyatt hotel coming to Utah’s Deer Valley Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corp. is bringing its Grand Hyatt brand to Park City, Utah, unveiling plans to open the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley by late next year. Located at Park City’s Deer Valley…
Kempinski resort coming to Turks and Caicos
Kempinski Hotels will plant a flag on Turks & Caicos’ famous Grace Bay Beach, announcing plans for a new luxury resort and residential complex in Providenciales. Located near the Royal Turks and…
Hideaway resort opens in Montego Bay
Blue Diamond Resorts has opened the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The resort is adjacent to the Royalton Blue Waters, an Autograph…
Four Seasons floats ‘cruising resort’ concept in Palau
The Micronesian nation of Palau may be considered off the beaten path for most, but Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is looking to lure luxury travelers to the archipelago with the debut…
Trump’s legal woes sow uncertainty for hotel brand
With former President Donald Trump and his namesake company embroiled in a high-profile civil trial in New York, the future of some of Trump’s real estate and hospitality empire, including the Trump…
At more resorts, outdoor activities are happening long after the sun sets
When the Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt ski resort in Stowe, Vermont, rolled out a robust lineup of nighttime hiking experiences in 2020, it was largely in response to…
Turtle Bay Resort will become a Ritz-Carlton
Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort will undergo a rebranding and relaunch under Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton flag. The news comes as the 1,180-acre North Shore property changes hands, with Host Hotels & Resorts announcing…