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Widewaters Selects Proven Operator Schulte Hospitality Group to Lead Next Chapter of Growth Focused on Elevated Guest Experience

Partnership aims to strengthen market positioning, enhance guest satisfaction, and drive long-term asset performance across Widewaters' hotel portfolio.

US Event Industry News Roundup for March 2026

Updates on acquisitions, industry research, hotel rebrands, and new restaurant openings across the country

How to Avoid Restaurant Supply Shortages: A Practical Guide

Strategies to prevent disruptions and maintain inventory for critical restaurant supplies

GT Legal Food Talk Podcast Explores Liquor Licensing Landscape

Episode 30 features insights from Greenberg Traurig's Jonathan Bing on navigating the complex world of alcoholic beverage licensing.

Prism Acquires 10 Sonder Properties to Bring Belvilla Brand to U.S.

Belvilla expands into the U.S. market with ten new properties, acquired from Sonder, marking a significant move by Prism.

UAE Poised to Become One of World's Largest Short-Term Rental Markets

Dubai and Abu Dhabi outpacing major global cities in active listings and revenue growth

Applebee's in Glenville, NY to Close After 10 Years

Rising costs force closure of Capital Region restaurant location

Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Hotel Up for Sale After $2 Billion Restoration

The legendary property is on the market again after an extensive eight-year renovation project.

New York's Tin Building to Become Balloon Museum After Shuttering

The $200 million food hall, led by celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, closed after just 3 years of massive financial losses.

NYC Restaurants Face Tough Call During Blizzard: Open or Close?

Restaurateurs weigh safety of staff against demands of customers trapped at home during winter storm.

Saratoga's Broadway Deli Up for Sale After 8 Years

Owner Daniel Chessare known for social media presence and holiday chicken giveaways

NY Defends $41 Million Franchise Tax Bill Against Hotel Rehabber

State tax department says Isle of Man-based company owes back taxes, interest, and penalties.

Iconic Tin Building by Jean-Georges Vongerichten Closes After 3 Years

The ambitious $200 million food hall in New York's Seaport district will be replaced by an interactive Balloon Museum.

Tin Building Gourmet Emporium in NYC to Shut Down, Balloon Museum to Take Over

The popular food hall and restaurant complex from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will close after less than 4 years due to financial losses.

Lessing's Hospitality Group Opens Shoreline Café at Catholic Health's Good Samaritan University Hospital

The new café aims to elevate the dining experience for hospital guests, visitors, and staff across Long Island.

42 Hotel Brooklyn Launches Early-Bird Spring Sale

Brooklyn's 42 Hotel offers discounted rates for early spring bookings.

Red Lobster Considers Closing More Restaurants After Bankruptcy

CEO says brand is 'very damaged' and needs more work to repair

Bilt Appoints Sam Bakhshandehpour as President of Local Merchants

Bakhshandehpour will lead Bilt's expansion across dining, hotels, travel, retail, and neighborhood commerce.

Farmingdale's Hooters Announces Closure of Last Long Island Location

The iconic restaurant chain's final outpost on Long Island is shutting down after over a decade in business.

Hyatt's Pritzker Steps Down Over Epstein Ties

Thomas Pritzker acknowledges "terrible judgment" in maintaining contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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