💥 Hotel Carmichael in Carmel to Add 60 Rooms, Ballroom, and Boardroom

Hotel Carmichael is expanding, adding 60 new guest rooms—including presidential suites—plus a 2,052 sq ft ballroom and a 913 sq ft executive boardroom. The expansion, expected to open in fall 2026, addresses high demand from weddings, conferences, and leisure stays, enhancing the hotel’s capacity and event-hosting capabilities. Read more.

🌟 DISH Business Powers Boutique Hotel In-Room Entertainment

DISH Business is equipping boutique hotels with its OnStream and SMARTBOX2 entertainment platforms, enabling hotels to offer live TV, streaming, and casting via existing TVs. This improves guest experience and opens revenue opportunities through personalized in-room content and upsell messaging—all without needing new hardware infrastructure. Read more.

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💰 Trump Family Eyes Tel Aviv Hotel Deal as Ceasefire Brings Calm to Region

The Trump family is considering a new hotel venture in Tel Aviv as Israel and Iran enter a ceasefire, with U.S. President Donald Trump playing a role in the diplomatic talks. According to The New York Times, Eric Trump held early-stage discussions in April with the owners of a hotel in the Sarona district—just weeks before an Iranian missile landed nearby. The proposed project, which may carry the Trump brand, involves managing a hotel built on land owned by the Nitzba Group, a firm linked to Israeli business and political circles. Read more.

♻️ Illinois to Ban Mini Plastic Shampoo Bottles in Hotels

Starting July 1, 2025, Illinois hotels with over 50 rooms must eliminate single-use plastic toiletry bottles under six ounces, moving to refillable dispensers. By January 1, 2026, this rule expands to all hotels statewide—with fines for noncompliance. The ban mirrors environmental measures in California, New York, and Washington. Read more.

🖼️ Hotel Bethlehem’s George Gray Murals Named Among Top 25 Hotel Art Collections in the U.S.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Pennsylvania has been honored by Historic Hotels of America® for housing one of the country’s most remarkable hotel art collections. The George Gray Mural collection, which captures pivotal moments in Bethlehem’s history, earned a spot on the organization’s Most Magnificent Art Collections List, recognizing 25 standout hotel galleries nationwide. Managing Partner Bruce Haines called the recognition “a real honor” and a chance to showcase the murals to a wider audience. Read more.

🎉 Cloud One Launches First U.S. Project with Hotel-Residence in Miami's Wynwood

Germany-based Cloud One Hotels has begun sales for The Cloud One Hotel & Residences Wynwood, its first U.S. ground-up project and first residential development. Located in Miami’s arts district, the building will feature 85 private condominiums on the top three floors, starting in the high $500,000s. The project is a joint venture with Motel One Group, BÜSCHL Group, and ALP.X Group. Groundbreaking is planned for later this year, with completion set for late 2027. Read more.

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