In Miami Beach, The Betsy hotel’s two resident goldendoodles greet arriving guests as a sign of the city’s evolving hospitality scene. Many luxury properties are now focusing on pampering pets, underscoring that dogs are an integral part of the modern traveler’s experience.
Patricia and James Mangiacapre, owners of Jamesport’s The Watershed, are opening Abigayle’s in Riverhead. With Executive Chef Jorge Aparicio at the helm, the new restaurant promises globally inspired flavors in a warmly decorated setting.
Atlantic City this week approved broader outdoor dining regulations and moved forward with a new beach bar project at Caesars. Eager to boost summer tourism, officials say these measures will streamline al fresco dining and enhance the seaside experience for visitors.
The Thompson Hotel on the San Antonio River Walk is being auctioned after its owners allegedly failed to repay a $44 million loan. A foreclosure notice filed on February 5 alerted the public to the property’s financial challenges, which led to the upcoming auction.
A favored hostel turned unexpectedly hostile when a staff member lashed out at a guest for subpar room cleaning. This confrontational encounter has left the guest reconsidering what was once a longtime favorite lodging spot.
Some hosts are asking guests to bring their own tableware, sparking debate about etiquette and hospitality. Judith Martin, better known as Miss Manners, weighs in on whether this new convenience contradicts the traditional responsibilities of a host.
In a notable financial move, the State of Wyoming boosted its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 261.7% during the first quarter. According to recently disclosed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the measure reflects a substantial increase in the fund’s stake, bringing its total shares to 2,474.
The Pickle Pad is riding America’s pickleball wave into four new states—Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Alabama—bringing its development pipeline to seven venues and lining up three grand openings for the fourth quarter. The Dallas company says its “multi-experience” formula, which marries pickleball courts with dining and other attractions, is powering the accelerated build-out.