by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 11, 2021 | Corporate Events, Destinations, Hotels & Venues, Meetings, Tourism/DMOs
Hawaii is looking to ease restrictions on gatherings, according to a news conference held by Hawaii Gov. David Ige and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Friday, Oct. 8. In August, after a spike in COVID-19 infection rates, Mayor Blangiardi restricted large gatherings,...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 1, 2021 | Hotels & Venues, Travel
Marriott will be rolling out their hot breakfast options for a “limited number of hotels” in their brands, including Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. Travel trend: Wellness...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Sep 29, 2021 | Hotels & Venues, Travel
MGM Resorts International announced they will be acquiring The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from Blackstone, for cash consideration of $1.625 billion. The Cosmopolitan opened in 2010, and was acquired by Blackstone in 2014. With the purchase, MGM will enter into a...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 31, 2021 | Corporate Events, Hotels & Venues, Travel
New York has become the first state to launch a COVID vaccine passport, for travel, events, and restaurants. Excelsior Pass is a “free, voluntary platform” developed in partnership with IBM, according to a statement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office,...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 16, 2021 | Corporate Events, Hotels & Venues, Meetings
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced that, as of March 15, the allowable capacity for large gatherings of more than 250 people will increase to 50 percent capacity — up from 20 percent that was announced in February of 2021. The 50 percent limit outlined in...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 11, 2021 | Hotels & Venues, Travel
Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) has announced they will acquire Diamond Resorts International (DRI), which is managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. HGV said the acquisition is expected to combine the brand and culture of Hilton Grand Vacations with Diamond,...
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