🎫 New York Hotels May Require a License to Operate

🎫 New York Hotels May Require a License to Operate

New York City’s lawmakers passed legislation that mandates a license for hotels to operate in this city. If signed into law by the Mayor, hotels must implement a slew of new rules, from how rooms are cleaned to who can be staffed at the front desk, to maintain the license. For context, until now hotels do not need a permit in NYC. Read more.

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Stranded Hotels: A $140 Billion Wake-Up Call

A stranded property is one that becomes economically obsolete due to failing to meet new regulatory or market expectations. For commercial real estate, this often means properties that don't comply with new energy efficiency and carbon emission standards. The scale of this issue is staggering: according to projections from the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM), up to $9 trillion in US Commercial properties are expected to become stranded in the coming years. Within this alarming trend, the hospitality sector faces a particularly acute challenge. Read More on Stranded Hotels and how CIRQ+ can help.

🤝 AHLA Partners with Procure Impact

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the United States, has partnered with Procure Impact, a B2B marketplace for products made by companies employing vulnerable and marginalized populations. Under this partnership, 23 hospitality companies have agreed to offer 100,000 hours of work by making $7.4 million in purchases. Read more.

🍕 José Andrés Group to Open in Arizona

VAI Resort in Arizona has partnered with the José Andrés Group (JAG) to open Bar Mar, JAG’s first JAG restaurant in Arizona. The collaboration is expected to introduce world-class dining experiences to the resort, which will open in 2025. Read more.

👩‍🍳 Four Seasons Hotel Doha Promotes Edgar Hurtado to Director of Culinary

Edgar Hurtado has been promoted to Director of Culinary at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha. With a passion for creating innovative culinary experiences, Hurtado will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations and its multiple award-winning restaurants. Read more.

🙌 Arthrotó and Riva Signature Hotels Unite to Build Sustainable Boutique Hotels in North America

Arthrotó and Riva Signature Hotels & Resorts have partnered to promote sustainable boutique hotels across North America. The collaboration aims to create eco-friendly accommodations by integrating sustainable practices throughout the hotel development and operations, addressing the growing demand for environmentally conscious hospitality options. Read more.

🌟 Oekter Collection’s Debut U.S. Hotel Now Set to Open in Early 2025

The debut U.S. property of Oekter Collection, known for its luxury boutique hotels, is now expected to open in early 2025. This hotel, located in a prime urban location, will bring the brand’s signature personalized service and design-forward aesthetics to U.S. travelers, marking an important expansion for the collection. Read more.

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