With demolition complete and construction of single-family homes beginning at the former Quality Inn motel on Central Avenue in Seaside Heights, Shorebeat has learned that two additional motels on the same street are scheduled to be demolished and replaced with residential homes – the latest chapter of the so-called “Beachside Renaissance”. The Aquarius Motel on […]
Month: November 2021
YHA New Zealand closes 11 hostels due to Covid-19
YHA Lake Tekapo is one of 11 hostels that will close on December 15, 2021. Kaeli Conforti After a solid 89-year career as one of the nation’s most trusted hostel brands, YHA New Zealand recently announced plans permanently close 11 of its properties as of December 15, 2021, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and […]
60 students in Karnataka college hostels test positive for COVID-19
Dharwad: As many as 60 students have tested positive for COVID-19 at two hostels at the SDM College of Medical Sciences located at Manjusreenagar in Dharwad, Karnataka. Speaking to the media, Dharwad District Collector Nitish Patil said: “60 students from SDM College of Medical Sciences in Dharwad have tested positive for COVID-19. Test reports from […]
Costa Mesa ready to pay $ 3.5 million to turn 2 motels into homeless housing – Orange County Register
Two motels in Costa Mesa could be turned into permanent housing for people in need, if funding comes from the state’s second cycle Project Homekey program. Costa Mesa is willing to shell out around $ 3.5 million for the two projects, which would convert the 43-unit Mesa Inn on Harbor Boulevard and the 94-unit Motel […]
covid: Karnataka: 66 medicos in Dharwad test positive for Covid, 2 hostels sealed | Hubballi news
HUBBALLI: Dharwad District, which has been reporting new lower-number Covid-19 cases daily for three months, saw a frightening increase in infections on Thursday with 66 fully vaccinated students from a medical school testing positive for the coronavirus in the in the last 48 hours. Infected students at SDM College of Medical Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad were […]
Viajero Hostels Opens First-Ever U.S. Property in Miami’s South Beach
VIAJERO HOSTELS – a traveler-focused lifestyle brand with 16 hostels and co-living spaces in Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico – will make its US debut in Miami, Florida in late November 2021. The Beach’s iconic Collins Avenue, Viajero Miami, is just steps from the beach, Ocean Drive and many of the area’s popular bars, restaurants, […]
Viajero Hostels to launch first-ever American property in Miami’s South Beach – Hospitality Net
VIAJERO HOSTELS—A traveler-focused lifestyle brand with 16 hostels and living spaces in Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico — will debut in the US in Miami, FL at the end of November 2021. Stiles Hotel replacement , an Art Deco boutique hotel on iconic South Beach Collins Avenue, Viajero Miami will be steps from the beach, […]
YHA New Zealand closes all hostels after 90 years
YHA NZ will close its 11 hostels as of December 15, after 89 years of existence in the tourist landscape. The New Zealand branch of Hostelling International said it had “no choice but to close the doors for good.” With a significant shift towards low-budget domestic travelers and family groups, the company was able to […]
The suspect is accused of defrauding hotels | criminality
A 43-year-old man in Maydan, North Carolina faces a charge of hotel / motel fraud, South Boston Police Department records show. Timothy Barnette was charged with the alleged offense and Constable J. Butler served the warrant on November 17th. • Wayne Anderson Wilkerson, 60, of South Boston faces an impaired driving charge. Officer J. Throckmorton […]
Salvation Army puts 60 families in hotels after Muscatine fire
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) – Some Muscatine residents have been left out of their homes due to a fire just days before the Thanksgiving vacation. “Who expected to wake up on a Sunday morning to a fire in your apartment complex?” Asked Greg Bock, member of the Salvation Army in Muscatine. He says members of the […]
LA seeks $ 30 million in public funds to buy motels for the homeless
Super 8 Canoga Park (Google Maps) The Los Angeles Department of Housing is seeking a portion of the state’s $ 2.75 billion Homekey Project funds. The city’s agency recently issued a notice of intent to ask for around $ 30 million from this pool, according to Urbanize. The city would use this money for the […]
Oregon launches program to turn hotels into temporary shelters
Since 2020, with the COVID-19 outbreak and a deadly wildfire season that claimed more than 4,000 homes in Oregon alone, the homeless crisis on the west coast has worsened. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual homelessness report, Oregon ranked third in the country among states with the highest percentage of […]
The hotels regain full occupancy
As large vaccination campaigns in South and Southeast Asia are in full swing, sources said bookings for hotel rooms and conference rooms are increasing every month. Business in the hospitality industry has finally picked up, as foreign delegates and corporate clients visit the country after a year and a half of the Covid-19 pandemic. As […]
Will Vermont Hotels Accept State Homeless Vouchers?
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Hundreds of homeless people are now eligible for 100 days of accommodation in Vermont hotels under the state’s newly expanded emergency housing program, but can they get a bedroom ? Under pressure from advocates – and prolonged FEMA assistance – the state announced last week that it would open the doors […]
Hotels will cease to live as quarantine facilities
Some will be redeployed to other hotels. As of November 1, vaccinated Australians, permanent residents and their families returning from overseas to Victoria no longer needed to self-quarantine for two weeks at a designated hotel. Earlier this year, Age revealed that the hotel quarantine was costing Victorian taxpayers around $ 1.6 million a day, but […]
Company transforming Grand Strand hotels and motels into affordable housing
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Hotels and motels are now helping to create more affordable housing options in the Grand Strand area. A boutique investment firm specializing in income-producing residential and commercial real estate is leading the project’s efforts. NDH Capital transforms several hotel and motel properties into apartment complexes. Company president Roy Assaf told […]
Queensland hotels prepare to lock down unvaccinated people as December deadline approaches
Unvaccinated Queenslanders could find themselves barred from vacation destinations this summer, with some major hotels saying they will deny reservations rather than navigate the state’s impending COVID-19 restrictions. Key points: Unvaccinated Queenslanders will be able to book accommodation after December 17, but will not be able to enter cafes, bars or restaurants Hoteliers say they […]
Company: the longevity of the guesthouse is a tribute to the 97-year-old matriarch
CHATHAM – When Vera Mazulis retired from her job in Hartford, Connecticut in 1975, she and her husband Joseph purchased the historic Bow Roof House at 59 Queen Anne Rd. As a “retreat.” Forty-six years later – longer than the lifespan of many people’s entire careers – Vera, 97 of whome birthday is November 21, […]
Costa Mesa Turns To Underutilized Motels To Help Meet Housing Goals Through Homekey Project
Two Costa Mesa motels may soon provide permanent supportive housing for homeless people and those at risk, after city council members on Tuesday agreed to apply through the state’s Project Homekey program to help acquire them, rehabilitate and convert them into residential units. What started in March 2020 as Project Roomkey – a statewide effort […]
Bridgeton Holdings lists two hotels in East Hampton
Left to Right: Journey East Hampton at 490 Pantigo Road in East Hampton; Marram Montauk at 21 Oceanview Terrace in Montauk (Journey East Hampton, Marram Montauk, Eastdil Secured) Bridgeton Holdings has listed its two East Hampton hotels for sale. The Manhattan-based hotel owner and developer wants to sell the 96-key Marram Montaul at 21 Oceanview […]
Why hotels are the next senior housing platform: Q&A
This fall, the Boston University Graduate School of Hospitality Management will add a concentration in Senior Living. The program will integrate the BU’s comprehensive hospitality program with innovative and forward-thinking senior housing programs and balance business-oriented disciplines with courses on resident life experiences. READ THE DIGEST According to Senior Housing Global Advisors Senior Director Mel […]
Budget hotels renamed KTDC make profits, despite pandemic
Bolstered by the response to KTDC hotels and motels which got a facelift and renamed in 2019, the agency is preparing to launch Foodie Wheels, a café-bus, facing the backwaters of Vaikom. A bus was purchased for this purpose from the KSRTC and an upper deck was added, after which it was tastefully fitted out […]
Vermont Expands Homeless Access to Motels During Winter
through: Wilson Ring, The Associated Press Posted: November 12, 2021 / 1:26 PM EST / Update: November 12, 2021 / 1:30 p.m. EST MONTPELIER, Vermont (AP) – Advocates for the Vermont homeless population won on Thursday after the state expanded the eligibility of people eligible for emergency accommodation in hotels and motels this winter. Family […]
This $12 Million Regal Calabasas Estate Has a Gorgeous Guesthouse
CALABASAS, CA – The beautiful guesthouse almost steals the show at this royal seven-bedroom Calabasas mansion. Almost. The home is imposing, totaling over 10,000 square feet, with finely manicured lawns, dramatic details, and marble floors. But the guest house at the back gives the main house a hard time. The self-contained guesthouse at this Calabasas […]
Roseville to fine hotels for excessive police calls
The city of Roseville will now be fining hotels for excessive police calls, citing a dramatic increase in the number of people received. City council voted unanimously at the end of October to allow the city to charge commercial accommodation establishments $ 250 for each “nuisance call” from police and building code enforcement if the […]
Lyttonites living in hotels don’t know where they will spend Christmas
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Emergency housing assistance will be replaced with a payment of $ 1,300 per month as displaced residents move to long-term housing. Author of the article: Glenda Luymes Eric Siwik was transported by ambulance from Lytton to Lillooet with first and second degree burns to his arms and face after escaping […]
Newsom’s hotel and lodging program breaks barriers in Bay Area
It seemed like a quick and easy way to solve the Bay Area’s massive homeless problem – using pandemic funding to turn hotels into low-cost housing for people with nowhere to go. But it turns out it’s not that easy. Almost a year after cities and counties in the region spent Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Homekey […]
Event Hospitality aims to redefine motels with the new HotelMotel
The first images were released by Event Hospitality showcasing the second of three new properties joining the company’s independent collection in Adelaide as part of its management agreement with 208 South Terrace Pty Ltd. Following a major overhaul and renovation by Studio Nine Architects, Event Hospitality unveiled ‘HotelMotel, where it says it aims to redefine […]
Choice Hotels (CHH) Profits above Q3 estimates
VShoice Hotels (CHH) made quarterly profit of $ 1.51 per share, beating Zacks’ consensus estimate of $ 1.32 per share. This compares to a profit of $ 0.66 per share a year ago. These figures are corrected for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents a surprise profit of 14.39%. A quarter ago this hotel franchisor […]
California’s “magic recipe” to reduce homelessness
“Do we want to end homelessness or not?” TThe idea of converting hotels and motels into lodgings is not new. But the pandemic – which has plunged hotel occupancy rates to 37% and interest rates to all-time low – has turned out to be an opportunity. “The prices were really high when we looked at […]
Playa Hotels & Resorts (PLYA) Reports Third Quarter Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
Playa Hotels & Resorts (PLYA) posted a quarterly loss of $ 0.09 per share versus a loss of $ 0.08 according to Zacks’ consensus estimate. This compares to a loss of $ 0.57 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents a surprise earnings of -12.50%. A […]
New rules for Osceola Co. motels, hotels converted to affordable housing
Motel rooms transformed into affordable housing Old motels and hotels are getting a makeover. FOX 35’s Valerie Boey has the story. KISSIMMEE, Florida – As motels and hotels convert to affordable housing, Osceola County Commissioners have approved a new ordinance to help protect residents, as well as the tourist district. What was once a former […]
Retro motels experience a renaissance on the Gold Coast
Remember a childhood vacation to the Gold Coast, spent roaming the palm-lined streets in search of a motel with a lighted vacancy sign? There was a time when a kidney shaped swimming pool and loud air conditioning in the rooms were considered a luxury. Today, retro hotels and motels on the Gold Coast are experiencing […]
Odisha CM inaugurates the annex building of the state guesthouse, the new RTO building
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed Odisha State Guest House annex building and a new RTO office building equipped with intelligent queue management and system one stop shop. He also inaugurated a hotel built by the ITC group in Dumuduma, 8 km from the airport here, according to a statement. The […]
Osceola County changes rules for hotels and motels used as low-income housing – WFTV
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — New rules are coming for hotel and motel owners in Osceola County. On Monday, leaders approved a new order creating stricter guidelines for motels and hotels converted to low-income housing. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 LIVE EYEWITNESS NEWS