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by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 day ago)
May 18th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Courtesy of Hotel Pain Dei Palais
Are you ready for the weekend, "Hotel News We Noted" readers? We sure are – and we can't believe that it's almost the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day! This week is jam packed with your usual hotel news, plus a special addition in some of our favorite packages, promotions and last-minute deals for the long weekend.
If you're a new fan, "Hotel News ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (8 days ago)
May 11th, 2013 at 12:00PM: It's the weekend, and you know that that means – it's time for "Hotel News We Noted," your annual wrap up of the best, wackiest and downright odd hotel news of the week. Spring has sprung in the hotel world, and we're seeing tons of openings from major brands and boutique properties alike, as well as a slew of packages, many of which incentivize travelers to book early for summer stays. Time ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (23 days ago)
Apr 26th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we discuss the best trends, openings and news of note in the industry. We love to hear from you, so please leave comments below or alert us to tips via email.
Kimpton Gets Quirky With Wellness Marketing
Hotels across the country have jumped on the wellness marketing trend, but Kimpton does it better than most, offering fitness ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Apr 19th, 2013 at 2:00PM: As we bring you this week's "Hotel News We Noted" column, we must first take a moment to share our thoughts with the people in and affected by this week's events in Boston and in West, Texas.
If you're joining us for the first time, "Hotel News We Noted" is a weekly column bringing readers the best, oddest and most interesting news of note from the hotel world each week. We welcome reader tips ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Apr 13th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Welcome to spring, "Hotel News We Noted" readers. If you live on the East Coast like we do, you've been experiencing downright balmy weather and it's making us crave summer resort escapes, ocean breezes and open-air roof terraces. Lucky for you, we have lots of that kind of info in this week's column. This week, as always, we round up the best, the worst and the most interesting news in the hotel ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Apr 5th, 2013 at 3:00PM: Hola and buenos tardes from sunny and warm Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, "Hotel News We Noted" readers. This week, as always, we round up the best, the worst and the most interesting news in the hotel industry, tracking resort openings, pampering packages and other reportings from our travels.
Stay tuned next week for a special edition, including a full recap of our Cabo exploration. We welcome your ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:00PM: Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. As always, we welcome your tips, so feel free to leave comments below or send us an email.
Hotel Opening: Capella Washington, D.C., Georgetown
Finally, after what seems like months of waiting, our "Birth of a Hotel" feature property ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Mar 16th, 2013 at 3:00PM: Luck o' the Irish to you, hotel fans. Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world.
As always, we welcome your tips, so feel free to leave comments below or send us an email.
Hotel Opening: The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The 532-room luxury resort is the first ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Mar 8th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the week's best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. Have a tip? Send us a note or leave a comment below.
The hotel world has been buzzing this winter with new and planned openings, extreme amenities and packages galore. Here's our take on what you need to know this week:
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by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Feb 22nd, 2013 at 4:00PM: Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the week's best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. Have a tip? Send us a note or leave a comment below.
The hotel world has been buzzing this winter with new and planned openings, extreme amenities and packages galore. Here's our take on what you need to know this week:
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by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Feb 16th, 2013 at 9:00AM: It's that time again. We spent the week rounding up the world's best places to go over the top for your love, but now Valentine's Day is over and we're back to tracking the best news in the hotel world, price not a factor.
Here's this week's "Hotel News We Noted":
Get the Travel Bug: Tweet To Win
Relais & Châteaux's "Winter Scene Around the World" Twitter contest runs through ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Feb 9th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the week's best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. Have a tip? Send us a note or leave a comment below.
It's Valentine's Day: Kindle The Romance With One of Travel's Richest Names
We've been tracking all things over-the-top this Valentine's Day in an ongoing series, but we ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Feb 3rd, 2013 at 1:00PM: Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the week's best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. Have a tip? Send us a note or leave a comment below.
Welcome to February, friends. We're feeling full of romance this month (have you checked out our series on over-the-top Valentine's Day packages?) and of course, full of ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Jan 25th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the week's best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. Have a tip? Send us a note or leave a comment below.
News of Note: Hotel Industry Rebounding
Good news for the hotel industry, although perhaps not so great news for consumers seeking a deal. Early reporting from Smith ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Jan 18th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the week's best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. Have a tip? Send us a note or leave a comment below.
Hotels to Spot the Celebs: Washington, DC's Hottest Inaugural Lobbies
It's officially here: Washington is celebrating its 57th Presidential Inauguration on Monday, ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Jan 11th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the week's best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world. Have a tip? Send us a note or leave a comment below.
This week's hotel news focuses heavily on the new - perhaps appropriate as we ring in a new year. We can't help but get a bit of wanderlust as we explore these new ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Jan 4th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Welcome back, readers! We hope you spent the last days of 2012 and the first few of 2013 in good health, great spirits and an even greater location. We rang out 2012 at one of our favorite local escapes, Four Seasons Baltimore, and spent lots of time this season reflecting on all that we experienced over the past year.
Although we're just a few days into 2013, the hotel world is already ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
Dec 21st, 2012 at 5:00PM:
By now we are all sure of one thing: the world has not ended. We did get a little scared last night, however, when a power station in Annapolis blew up and caused this massive light show explosion and caused power all over town to go out. That said, we're pretty sure we're okay, and so this week's "Hotel News We Noted" will go on.
Hotel Trend of the Week: What's Happening for New Year's ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (5 months ago)
Dec 7th, 2012 at 4:00PM: We write today with bad news. Judging by the amount of press releases in our inbox, the world will end on December 21, as predicted by the Mayan calendar, and nine days before, on 12-12-12, the publicity world will relish their last ever chance to send out far too many press releases about a holiday that may or may not happen.
And what reporters would we be if we did not bring you such news, ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (5 months ago)
Nov 30th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Greetings from warm and sunny Miami! Checking out one of the East Coast's hottest hotel scenes is certainly a nice respite from the chilly temperatures we've been having up north. Next week, we'll have a full report on our visits.
It has been a busy week in the hotel world. Many of our favorite properties offered Cyber Monday deals and even more put out holiday promotions. From Hanukkah to New ...
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