Hotel strike is dealing a blow to Marriott"s Bay Area business
Canceled room service. Minimal housekeeping. Limited staff. Hotel guests at eight Marriott properties in the Bay Area have been blindsided by the recent strikes, and they aren't happy about it......»»
Thousands of Northern California hotel workers join strike
Thousands of housekeepers, cooks and other hotel workers are on strike at Marriott-owned hotels in the San Francisco Bay Area after months of negotiating for a wage increase. .....»»
Marriott hotel workers begin strike in Hawaii - Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)Marriott hotel workers begin strike in HawaiiPacific Business News (Honolulu)Unite Here Local 5 announced that as of 5 a.m. Monday, 2,700 hotel workers are on strike at ho.....»»
Marriott doubles down on all-inclusive resorts with new partnership
Marriott International Inc. will add 19 new resorts to its nascent all-inclusive hotel portfolio, doubling down on the potential return of leisure travel after a devastating year for the hotel business. Marriott (NASDAQ: MAR) has signed a deal wi.....»»
Marriott encouraged by hotel business" recovery in China as U.S. inches toward reopening
Occupancy levels in Greater China are currently above 30 percent, up from the lows of under 10 percent in mid-February......»»
Marriott CEO calls a bottom as occupancy trends improve
Shares of Marriott International Inc. took a hit Monday, after the hotel operator missed first-quarter profit expectations, but Chief Executive Arne Sorensen highlighted a “glimmer of good news†by saying business appears to have bottomed......»»
Marriott CEO calls a bottom as occupancy trends show signs of improvement
Shares of Marriott International Inc. took a hit Monday, after the hotel operator missed first-quarter profit expectations, but Chief Executive Arne Sorensen highlighted a “glimmer of good news†by saying business appears to have bottomed......»»
Stan Silverman: How 3 business leaders are dealing with the disruptive change of Covid-19
We are going through a period of rapid disruptive change. Covid-19 has upended our lives to a greater degree in such a short period of time than any other event in modern history. I spoke with three business leaders in the hard-hit restaurant, hotel .....»»
Strike force: Houston-area leaders to aid in reopening Texas economy
Gov. Greg Abbott has tapped a handful of Houston-area leaders to serve in some capacity on the Strike Force to Open Texas. The goal of the task force, which Gov. Abbott announced Friday, April 17, is to restart and revitalize business, school, ente.....»»
Best advice from Milwaukee-area execs on dealing with coronavirus
In the time of crisis, sometimes the best advice comes from fellow business executives. With that in mind, the Milwaukee Business Journal asked a group of Milwaukee-area business executives their best advice for others in dealing with this unprece.....»»
Coronavirus pushes hotel industry to seek $150 billion in aid; Marriott furloughs thousands
The coronavirus outbreak hits the hospitality business ha.....»»
Dinner, amateur boxing make "Puttin" on the Ritz" a winner for Zoological Society: Slideshow
The Zoological Society of Milwaukee wrapped up a successful "Puttin’ on the Ritz" fundraiser at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Jan. 23 in which a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and boxing drew 436 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders. Check ou.....»»
Most expensive hotel room for Super Bowl weekend is going for $25,000 a night
Super Bowl LIV will bring in hundreds of thousands of visitors to South Florida, leading to strong demand for area hotel rooms. A Business Journal online search on Jan. 22 for a three-night stay for Super Bowl weekend – checking in Jan. 31 and .....»»
What Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton have planned for Silicon Valley
The three major hotel companies are expanding throughout Santa Clara County as they open brands aimed at business travelers. Here’s a snapshot of their activity, along with a sampling of rates......»»
Hotel review: The Courtyard Isla Verde Beach Resort in Puerto Rico offers an elevated beach escape for under $200 per night with serious Marriott Bonvoy earning potential
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Located on a beachfront s.....»»
The 7 best hotel credit cards from Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and more
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider The best hotel credit cards of 2019: Best for Hilton elite status: Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express Best for IHG stays: IHG Rewards Club Pr.....»»
A longer-stay hotel is the best choice for your next business trip — here are 5 reasons why
Marriott Business travel isn't always all it's crac.....»»
Fire and food highlight grand opening of Ash at the Iron Horse Hotel: Slideshow
More than 100 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders checked out Ash during a party this week, the new restaurant inside the Iron Horse Hotel, just south of downtown Milwaukee. Check out the attached slideshow to see scenes from the party a.....»»
Hotel review: I spent a weekend at the brand-new Guild Hotel in San Diego, part of the Marriott Bonvoy collection — here"s why I plan to go back
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Downtown San Diego is chockablock with hotels — and tourists — but The Guild San Diego is a new property that offers a real respite from the crowd.....»»
What you missed at the 2019 Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Nearly 300 guests attended the St. Louis Business Journal's second annual Corporate Philanthropy Awards at the Marriott St. Louis West Hotel Friday morning. Business Journal Publisher Robert Bobroff welcomed the crowd before Kathy Osbon, president a.....»»
Hotel review: The Moxy East Village from Marriott trades space for an affordable price point — here"s why the small rooms are no compromise
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Moxy East Village is a new four-star hotel in New York's East Village neighborhood, themed after its vibrant culture. The hote.....»»