Hotels ready for a big 2026 World Cup boost

Raines opens The Lantern Boutique Hotel in South Carolina

Raines has launched The Lantern Columbia, a 59-room boutique hotel in the historic Columbia Central Fire Station in South Carolina’s Vista neighbourhood. The adaptive reuse project includes Ladder 13, a signature restaurant with local culinary influence, and partnerships with the University of South Carolina’s hospitality school and CarolinaLIFE to offer employment pathways for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The hotel aims to blend community impact with upscale hospitality and marks a new entry in Raines’ Woven portfolio. Read more.

Hotel reopens after renovation and rebrand

Cameo Beverly Hills has reopened in Los Angeles after a $25 million renovation and repositioning under Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts. The 138-room property features redesigned guestrooms and suites, refreshed public spaces, and a new food and beverage programme, including Peruvian-inspired dining at the Zampo restaurant and the Silhouette lounge. The overhaul also updates the pool deck and event space, with design highlights from local artists and materials that give the hotel a refreshed look. Read more.

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Live Casino Bossier City becomes first of its chain with Hilton franchise

Live! Casino Bossier City in Louisiana has become the first property in the Live! chain to operate under a Hilton Hotels franchise, gaining access to Hilton’s global reservations system. This change supports the hotel’s identity as part of Hilton’s Curio Collection by Hilton, enhancing its visibility and booking reach. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana opened as a major gaming and hospitality destination with a large casino, entertainment spaces, dining options, and a luxury hotel component. Read more.

Treehouse Hotels heads to Miami Beach with first resort property

Treehouse Hotels, the hospitality brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, is expanding to South Florida with Treehouse Hotel Miami Beach. The project is being developed by Keyah Real Estate Group and is scheduled to open in early 2029. The hotel will bring the brand’s relaxed, design-led style to one of Miami Beach’s most well-known areas. This location will be the brand’s first resort property. It builds on the success of Treehouse hotels in London, Manchester, and Silicon Valley. Read more.

Hotels ready for a big 2026 World Cup boost

The hospitality industry in the United States is preparing for a strong surge in demand tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs June 11 through July 19 in 16 host cities. Early booking data shows hotel occupancy and average daily rates rising in and around these cities, with bookings more than doubling around key fixtures like the final at MetLife Stadium. Hoteliers are planning revenue strategies and tailored offers to meet diverse guest needs, including culture-focused food, entertainment, and community activations. Operators stress the need for targeted revenue and operations planning to handle the mix of international visitors and extended stays. Staff training and local partnerships are part of efforts to capture more business before, during, and after the matches. Read more.

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