By Ken Bridges Special to the Herald Democrat Sam Houston needed a miracle. Thousands of troops were charging into Texas from Mexico, threatening all that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken into police custody.
A western Virginia restaurant chain that has existed for nearly 90 years has opened its first location in the Richmond region.
The iconic 75-key boutique Hotel Santa Barbara is undergoing renovations to guest rooms and its first floor for a better guest experience and a more modern look.
Over the last few months, Hilton has been on a major growth campaign, announcing strategic partnerships and acquisitions to help beef up its global footprint and strengthen its luxury and lifestyle offerings. On the luxury front, Hilton recently announced it acquired a majority stake in the Sydell Group, the parent company of NoMad Hotels, and …
World Earth Day 2024: World Earth Day, also known as International Mother Earth Day, is a globally recognised event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the sustainability of our planet. Celebrated annually on April 22, this significant day engages around one billion people worldwide in activities aimed at addressing the climate crisis and fostering behavioural change to protect the environment. This year, Earth Day will fall on Monday, April 22, 2024. Participating in Earth Day events...
Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on investment when launching it. He’s also explained the reason that there are very few written records of decisions made around the launch of the store is because Apple co-founder Steve Jobs felt that meeting notes were unnecessary – and the company still doesn’t record minutes for meetings between senior execs more
Marriott International, with more than 30 brands under its belt, is the undisputed leader in the world’s hotel orbit. However, Hilton leaders Wednesday morning outlined a growth strategy signaling why their cross-town rival in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area shouldn’t get too complacent in its lofty perch. The hotel giant behind brands like Waldorf Astoria, …
In 2023, Hyatt acquired Mr & Mrs Smith hotels — a portfolio comprising more than 700 luxury and boutique hotels. This exciting new partnership adds 20-plus countries, including Fiji, Namibia and the British Virgin Islands, to Hyatt’s global portfolio. On Wednesday, the independent properties began being integrated into World of Hyatt‘s network, meaning travelers can …
April 15 is Tax Day for most filers and the last chance to avoid federal late-filing and payment penalties for 2023 taxes.
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the summer holidays MailOnline visited five coastal Britannia hotels to see what residents thought of sharing their historic buildings with the UK's worst hotel chain.
North Texans should be bracing for another round of severe weather late