hospitality

'Anxious' gambler, 72, says Atlantic City casino won't pay out $2.5M slot machine win: 'What's the use in playing then?'

A woman who won $1.2 million at an Atlantic City slot machine says the casino isn't coughing up the money.

A surprising amount of remote workers are doing their jobs on vacation – and not telling their bosses

Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses.

What your dining habits say about you: Servers reveal how diners are ‘judged’

Judgment comes complimentary where these sassy servers work.

MGM Resorts loses over $100M after refusing to pay ransom to end cyberattack

MGM's 12 casino floors along the Las Vegas strip went dark, hotel reservations were interrupted and workers dished out hundreds worth of free food and beverage vouchers.

'I spent the night sobbing': Disney fans lament closure of 'Star Wars' hotel

Die-hard "Star Wars" fans lamented the demise of their sci-fi movie-themed hotel -- despite the $400M resort turning into a much-panned flop for the Mouse House.

Pro-hotel, anti-Airbnb regs kill the little guy: NYC politics as usual

In another loss for the little guys, the hotel-industry-driven city crackdown on Airbnb rentals has succeeded.

NYC restaurants impose 90-minute time limits on diners: 'Out of control'

When it comes to traditional notions of hospitality, time is up.

Disney chops prices at $5,000-a-night 'Star Wars' hotel panned by guests

The Mouse House is now offering up $700 for a stay at the "Star Wars" hotel.

The iron hand of gov't is the biggest reason NYC's economy hasn't recovered from COVID

For all the pols’ progressive posturing, the fact is that the iron hand of New York government is fundamentally dedicated to making broad progress far harder than it has to...

All in the family: Lessons on thriving with your spouse, sibling as business partners

We can all learn something from these savvy business owners, who just happen to be related. Sound like a nightmare? Think again.

Being a barista is the ‘sluttiest’ job: 'I'll flirt with you — and your dad'

A café worker claims being a barista means not only making coffee but also getting good at flirting.

How an NYC lawyer made her Hamptons hospitality dreams come true

The Hamptons are now in full swing, and Sylvia Wong is certainly feeling it as the owner of the Roundtree hotel in Amagansett.

Manhattan Holiday Inn sells at a huge loss in COVID trend

The pandemic may be ebbing, but the hospitality industry still ain’t doing so hot.

Checked out: NY hotel tourism business has long way to recovery, study says

New York's world-renowned hotel and tourism industry has a steep climb to bounce back to its pre-pandemic glory days, a new study finds. 

NY's job deficit continues to grow from already high pre-pandemic levels: federal data

The New York jobs recovery is slow despite the federal government pumping $270 billion into the state the past two years.

Disney's galactic struggle to fill 'Star Wars' hotel — with rooms up to $20K a night

Disney's overpriced "Star Wars" Galactic Starcruiser hotel, which only has 100 rooms, is nowhere near selling out, according to the availability calendar on its website.

Disney removes video for pricey 'Star Wars' hotel amid fan backlash

Disney quietly yanked a video for its new Star Wars-themed hotel that promised an immersive adventure -- for more than $1,200 a night -- after fans slammed the lodging as...

Dozens of NYC hotels in jeopardy as international tourism set to return

Tourists are poised to swarm to the Big Apple during the holiday season after an international travel ban was lifted last week -- but it might be too little, too...

Bill Gates' Cascade Investment to take control of Four Seasons Hotels

Bill Gates' Cascade Investment is taking control of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts by buying about half of Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's stake for $2.21 billion, the hotel...

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will send your wallet into hyperspace

If you want to vacation like a Jedi, you’re going to need some serious Imperial Credit.