Archive for December, 2008
Atlantic City’s Bader Field RFP Deadline Extended
Since Atlantic Citys Bader Field closed to air traffic – the only development expected to occur on the site are casinos and their ancillary services. Since Atlantic City put out a RFP for the site – they’ve had to extended it, due to lack of demand.
W Providence Resurrected From The Dead?
The W Providence was supposed to be the tallest building in Providence, but suddenly toward the end of 2007 the project was canceled. Now it seems as though it’s coming back to life with a mention of it opening in 2010 on W Hotel’s Website.
Who Is Phil Ruffin? (Hint: He’s The One Who Just Bought MGM’s Treasure Island)
In a pretty surprising move, MGM Mirage sold their Treasure Island Casino Resorton the Las Vegas strip to Phil Ruffin today. The casino sold for almost $775 million, $500 million in cash and $275 million in secured notes in a transaction that is already fully financed and scheduled to close in the second quarter of [...]
Too Many Rumors On Hilton’s Boutique Brand
In the past few weeks rumors about Hilton’s boutique brand have been running rampant – everything from when it was to be announced, to what it was going to be named and what its “theme” would be The whole story is now almost becoming tabloid chatter and I’m almost about to throw my hands up [...]
Wall Street Journal Wrong About Lightstone? I Don’t Think So.
Extended Stay Hotels released a statement reiterating their current financial situation is fine – but not completely disputing the future money issues which the brand may experience as the WSJ had reported. Is Extended Stay trying to hide the truth by not really lying?
MetroBank – “America’s Next Great Bank” – Coming Soon
Vernon Hill – the creator of Commerce Bank is onto his next venture: Creating “America’s Next Great Bank” which seems like it could be better than Commerce Bank – with an international twist.
Steve Wynn’s Encore TV Commercial
To publicize the opening of Steve Wynn’s new Encore resort on the Las Vegas Strip, he filmed a commercial while sitting at the very top of the hotel. Steve Wynn – never one to do something without being flashy!
Park Hyatt on Extell’s W 57th Property Discovered Through Sleuthing
Curbed.com & Steve Cuzzo from the NY Post found out that a Park Hyatt will be built on the property owned by Extell Development on W 57th Street, ending major speculation as to what will actually be built there.
1 Hotel Washington DC To Have Groundbreaking Soon?
Signs are pointing to a groundbreaking for the 1 Hotel Washington DC.
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