The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen
A hotel on Upper King Street is changing its look and name this summer. The former Hyatt Place, a 191‑room spot next to the Hyatt House, will open as The Lowline Hotel after a full makeover. Highline Hospitality Partners bought the two hotels for $113 million in 2024. They plan to give each a dis
The new Mett Singapore sits beside Fort Canning Park, offering a rare blend of history and relaxation in the city’s heart. The building first appeared in 1926 as the British Far East Command Headquarters, later becoming a military hub during World War II. Visitors can still see the “Battlebox, ” an
Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines
Hotels have been trying to keep up with the latest tech trends for years. They've added tablets, voice assistants, and QR codes everywhere. But often, these features don't work as well as they should. For business travelers and tech-savvy tourists, technology should be like a good assistant—quiet, h
A major hotel project is coming to Arlington. Loews Hotels & Co. is building a new hotel in the entertainment district. It will replace the old Sheraton Arlington Hotel. The new hotel will have 507 rooms and 39 suites. It will also have a lot of space for meetings and events. The hotel will be calle
Get ready for a wet and wild time at Hersheypark in 2026! The park is making a big splash with some awesome upgrades to its water attractions. Two new play areas are coming to Bayside Pier, packed with 45 different water features. One of them, called The Inlet, will have a shaded zone with dolphins
The White Lotus, a popular TV show known for its luxury hotel settings, is making a big change for its upcoming fourth season. Instead of filming at a Four Seasons property like the first three seasons, the show will be shot at Airelles' Chateau de la Messardiere in Saint-Tropez, France. This shift
Guy Maisnik is stepping into a big role. He's now the chair of the Global Hospitality Group. This happened on January 2, 2026. Jim Butler, who was in this role for a long time, is leaving the firm. Maisnik has been with the firm since 2003. He's been a key player in the hospitality industry for ove
A Hampton Inn in Minneapolis made headlines for the wrong reasons. This hotel, part of the Hilton family, was caught on camera turning away Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The agents were in town to investigate fraud, but the hotel had other plans. They sent an email saying they wouldn
