Months after Orange County recorded the highest number of homeless deaths in a single year, the county received $6 million in funding to convert another Stanton motel into permanent, supportive housing. support. The motel conversions are part of a statewide effort called Project Homekey, which involves the purchase and rehabilitation of hotels, motels, vacant apartments […]
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Council plans to reinstate tax deferral program for Calgary hotels and motels
Breadcrumb Links News Local News Pictured is Hotel Arts swimming pool open with COVID-19 safety measures in place on Thursday June 18, 2020. Photo by Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Content of the article A city committee will consider reinstating a tax deferral program intended to provide temporary relief to owners of Calgary hotels and motels hard hit […]
A market tax law for accommodation but not for the hotel industry?
As more states expand or clarify their market facilitator laws, it may become more difficult for market facilitators and sellers to know what taxes they are responsible for. For example, although Kansas requires Marketplace Facilitators to collect and remit tax on third-party lodging, Marketplaces are not responsible for tax due on facilitated sales of hotel […]
Best kitsch-themed hotels in California (and the rest of the US)
As an introvert-extrovert, the hermit social mores of the pandemic have suited me well. Of course, I miss dancing with hikes and having pizza parties without worrying about why my friend is sniffling. But generally I embraced the Inside with choice of ASMR stimulation, dissociation and slum sorcery. Lately, however, I’ve felt like waking up […]
Give us back our beds: Hamilton wants MIQ hotels to return when New Zealand borders reopen
Christel Yardley / Stuff Since 2020, 42% of Hamilton’s hotel beds have been used for managed isolation. Pictured is the Distinction Hamilton Hotel. City leaders want MIQ hotels in Hamilton urgently released as the country rolls out the welcome mat for the return of the Kiwis. Hamilton’s push to get his hotel rooms back comes […]
Hurricane victims and homeless people housed in hotels for weather
LAKE CHARLES — United Way of Southwest Louisiana reserved hotel rooms for hurricane victims and the homeless when the threat of below-average winter temperatures was announced. The non-profit organization’s 211 resource line has registered nearly 700 individual families in need of a warm place for the freezing weather that is coming, according to Friday’s news […]
United Way of SW La. houses community members at area hotels – American Press
(Metro Creative Services) United Way of Southwest Louisiana secured hotel rooms for hurricane victims and the homeless this week, saving nearly 700 individual families in need of a warm place for the frigid weather to come. “We are housing 634 people tonight at nine local hotels,” said Denise Durel, president and CEO of United Way […]
The Dark Side of Hotels and Airbnbs You Don’t Know About
How to check hidden cameras in your hotel room or Airbnb and how to protect your privacy…. NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 16, 2022 The dark side of hotels and Airbnbs Savieno.com is a travel search engine that crawls through hundreds of different travel sites to find you the best possible deals on hotels around the […]
Strict ban on outdoor events, but hotels are buzzing
There will be no events to welcome the year 2022 anywhere outside at Cox’s Bazar. This time, law enforcement took extra precautions to ensure the safety of tourists at Cox’s Bazar. In addition, the district administration has formed a special monitoring cell to maintain discipline in the tourist pole. The tourism police have also taken […]
7 adventure hostels for outdoor travelers
Home » Travel » 7 Adventure Hostels for Outdoor Travelers Whether you’re skiing or grooming, navigating singletrack mountain biking or learning to surf, here are some of the best hostels in the country designed for nature-loving globetrotters. With a growing collection of thoughtfully designed upscale hostels, adventure travelers don’t need to break the bank to […]
Upscale guesthouse opens on expansive Zealong tea estate outside Hamilton
A sprawling tea plantation tucked away just north of Hamilton markets upscale housing. Zealong Tea Estate, 15 minutes from the city center, has launched its Guest House – a bespoke eight-bedroom accommodation designed for business people. Zealong Tea Estate Managing Director Gigi Crawford said it’s time to remind people that Hamilton is a destination and […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Osceola County Sets New Standards for Hotel Conversion
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL – As more companies invest in converting old hotels along 192 in the Osceola County Tourist District to affordable workforce housing, county commission establishes new standards for Monday night living conditions. “For example, you have to have a kitchen,” County State Commissioner Viviana Jaynor said earlier this month. “A lot of these […]
How to convert hotels to homeless accommodation in New York City, California and other places.
With travel still stuck in the Delta doldrums, many hotels have struggled. Some policymakers see a chance to profit from the struggles of the sector by converting hotels into permanent housing for the homeless. California led the way with Project Home Key, an extension of an early pandemic experiment that has now led to more […]
With Louisiana Hotels Prioritizing Hurricane Ida Aid, It Might Be Difficult to Get a Room |
Governor John Bel Edwards has authorized hotels and motels to cancel reservations and other contracts with prospective customers to ensure that power line workers, healthcare workers and thousands of other Hurricane Ida responders continue to have a place to stay. This could mean that others will struggle to find rooms in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, […]
South Louisiana Hotels Full: You May Not Find a Room Until You Get to Alexandria or Sulfur | Business
Hotels are full in cities along the corridors of Interstate 10 and I-49 for miles, according to travel websites. If you’re looking to book a hotel room after Hurricane Ida ravaged southeast Louisiana on Sunday night, you’ll need to continue driving to Sulfur or Alexandria, according to the booking sites. No rooms are available in […]
Guests ‘gutted’ as popular York family guesthouse dubbed ‘home’ set to close after more than 90 years
The owner of a popular York guesthouse dubbed “a home away from home” by guests has announced its closure. York Priory in Fishergate will close on September 5 after having been in business for nearly a century. READ MORE: What diners are saying on TripAdvisor about Yorkshire’s best restaurant and UK’s 2nd best restaurant The […]
Global Hotel and Resort Industry Market Research Report 2021 – Key External Drivers
DUBLIN, August 10, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – The report “Global Hotels & Resorts – Industry Market Research Report” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. In the five years to 2019, the global hotel and resort industry has experienced strong growth as consumers and businesses become more confident in their finances and spend more generously on […]
Welcome to the Hamilton Hotel – Investors crowd Airbnbs as government fills motels
A severe shortage of hotel and motel rooms in Hamilton due to MIQ and the demand for emergency housing is fueling a growing market for Airbnbs in the downtown area. And there are fears that the city’s continuing housing shortage is having a serious impact on Hamilton’s top attractions, including the soon-to-be-built Waikato Regional Theater. […]
Riverside Supervisors Accept Contract With Company To Secure Homeless Hotels
The Riverside County Oversight Board on Tuesday signed a $ 560,640 contract with a Monterey Park company to provide security for three Riverside County motels, including one in Palm Springs, reserved for homeless people with COVID- 19 or at risk of exposure to it. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the County […]
Valley News – Cities negotiate caps for Vermont homeless people living in motels, limiting state options
As the state ended its hotel accommodation program, a hotel in Colchester offered to close its facility to public reservations so it could continue to accommodate homeless Vermonters. Melissa Driscoll, general manager of Colchester Days Inn, said the suggestion was not for profit. The hotel makes a significantly higher reservation rate for travelers than voucher […]
WA reception system to stop housing children in hotels, offices. But then what?
The state ombudsman for foster families, Patrick Dowd, has been cautiously optimistic about the evolution of the law, saying he is “happy” that many provisions come into force immediately. But he warned it would be a “facade” if children are not placed in appropriate settings with the services they need. For years, hundreds of young […]
Even hotels in Nice can catch bed bugs. Here’s how to check them.
When we stay in hotels these days, we’re used to the idea of taking steps to protect ourselves against COVID-19 and other potential infections. But there is another threat in hotel rooms that deserves to be avoided: bed bugs. “Bed bugs can be present in any hotel, regardless of the cost of the rooms. In […]
Cities negotiate caps on Vermont homeless people living in motels, limiting state options
Melissa Driscoll, manager of the Colchester Days Inn, strives to help hotel voucher program guests access extensions or find alternative places to stay. DCF has several restrictions on hotel placements as the program ends. Photo by Riley Robinson / VTDigger Updated at 17:32 As the state ended its hotel accommodation program, a hotel in Colchester […]
An overview of the best love hotels in Mexico City
This article originally appeared on VICE en Español. The day before the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, Mr MCuckold and his wife Miau Miau – their aliases in the swingers scene – requested their usual room at Motel V in Mexico City, ready for a night out. debauchery. COVID-19 had completely changed […]
As July approaches, homeless people in Vermont prepare to leave hotels and motels
Sarah Trombly and her daughter Attalyn Philbrick are two of the homeless staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in Middlebury on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Photo by Glenn Russell / VTDigger MIDDLEBURY— Josh Lisenby is worried about July 1st. He’s trying to figure out where he’ll sleep and store his belongings when he leaves the […]
Vancouver Housing Authority seeks hotels and motels to turn into affordable housing – ClarkCountyToday.com
Dated: Monday, June 21, 2021 Converting a hotel or motel into a shelter, transitional housing, or affordable housing is much faster than building new facilities from scratch The Vancouver Housing Authority is looking for hotels and motels to buy to convert them into affordable housing. The Housing Authority previously purchased the former Howard Johnson by […]
Two Philly men charged in two separate fatal shootings at suburban motels
Two Philadelphia men have been charged with separate but similar murders in suburban hotel rooms that served as the setting for drug trafficking or prostitution, prosecutors said. U.S. Marshals arrested Jonathan Tunnell, 40, near Philadelphia International Airport early Wednesday, two days after a maintenance worker at the King of Prussia’s Fairfield Inn entered a room […]
Cody hotels, motels short of workers | Wyoming News
CODY – For owner Brenda O’Shea, a great summer at A Western Rose Motel requires a certain factor, no matter how many guests it receives: employees. “Without them I have to either close some of my inventory or the few employees I have burn them to the point of having to leave,” she said. Although […]
Hotels for those who were not accommodated by the wildfires (Hotels for those who were not accommodated by the wildfires) – High Country News – Know the West
Deep in the Densely forested foothills of southern Oregon near the town of Butte Falls, Lanette and Steve Martin lived with their son and his family – until last year, when a wildfire chased them from their home . As embers the size of charcoal briquettes landed on their foredeck, the retired couple and their […]
Hotels, motels short of workers | Local News
For owner Brenda O’Shea, a great summer at A Western Rose Motel requires a certain factor, no matter how many guests it receives: employees. “Without them I have to either close some of my inventory or the few employees I have burn them to the point of having to leave,” she said. Although their customers […]
Departure time is approaching for homeless people in Vermont hotels
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The state is phasing out the pandemic emergency housing program for the homeless in Vermont. So what happens when hundreds of hotel rooms are no longer available for the homeless? The state is creating new guidelines for people to participate in emergency accommodation at 75 hotels and motels across the […]
Discovery Group to open combination of hotels and hostels in Palawan, Siargao
Luxury resort developer Discovery Group is set to roll out a combination of hostels and hotels that will initially be located in famous tourist destinations across the country, two in Palawan and one in Siargao. In a regulatory case, Discovery Hospitality Corp. (DHC) announced the development of its new millennial-focused lifestyle brand Kip & Kin, […]
Families seek refuge in hotels and motels, which struggle to keep up with demand
This story has been updated. It was a heartbreaking choice that Krystal Vital had to make. The mother-of-five could have her family shivering under blankets inside their home, waiting hour by hour for the lights to come back on – or she could overdraw her bank account for a night at a motel. She looked […]
The Mount Mansfield Guest House, 1826-1954
New The Mount Mansfield Guest House, 1826-1954 Sunday 31 January 2021 The accommodation industry in Jamaica has a long history, growing from a few lodging houses and inns in the 1800s to a plethora of hotels, resorts, guesthouses, timeshares, rooms guest houses, condominiums, cottages and inns, among others. – Jamaica Tourist Board, 2014 [Clarke, Mayo, […]
Coronavirus: How hostels and hotels can be turned into makeshift hospitals
Nidhi Adlakha explains how our hostels, hotels and convention centers can be put into action to tackle the Covid-19 crisis In early February this year, as doctors in Wuhan grappled with the coronavirus outbreak, Chinese engineers jumped into action to build a 1,000-bed hospital in ten days. The two-story, 366,000 square foot Huoshenshan Hospital was […]
Hostels are here to stay
Mary Helan Vesenka in one of the bunk bedrooms at Friendly Crossways.David Wallace Both of her parents had visited the center when they were young, she said. His father, Martin Vesenka, was a Concord teacher who ran hostel groups after WWII and later bought the center in 1963. The barn and hayloft were converted into […]
Mysterious guesthouse opens in Kyoto offering 11 different quirky rooms full of quirks
Includes a room where you can adjust your “fear factor” and one that allows you to speak with the deceased. Japan may not celebrate Halloween like the Western world does, but the country has a penchant for outfitting hotel rooms with scary props to scare visitors. And as the recent opening of a guesthouse in […]
Gorecki Guest House Takes Milestone in Service | Milaca
Those with loved ones in the hospital have a lot to worry about, and finding a quiet, comfortable, and nearby place to sleep shouldn’t be one of them. Benedict and Dorothy Gorecki from Milaca made sure this wouldn’t be a problem when they donated over $ 1 million to establish a guesthouse across from St. […]
These 10 hotels and hostels were prisons in a old life – Lonely Planet
Historic prisons are fascinating, tragic and often gruesome places, which is why those that have been converted into modern hotels and hostels are such great accommodation options. With that in mind, Lonely Planet has rounded up 10 former prisons around the world that you won’t want to be released from after serving time there. The […]
Pitreavie Guest House owners get by after 20 years
It was the end of an era for the owners of Pitreavie Guest House who decided to put the business up for sale after 20 years. And they are doing well since they have just received a prestigious award from the hotel industry. The Aberdour Road guesthouse provides such class service that it is now […]
Opening of a guest house in the hotel “Dream Hollywood”
Dream Guesthouse in Hollywood Photo credit: Joshua Gunther Photography We love our luxurious spaces here in LA and there’s a great new room that needs to be on your radar if you’re visiting or looking to stay, Dream Hollywoodthe new guest house. Dream Hollywood officially opened on July 12 this year and brings together unparalleled […]