FOX Business Briefs 7/23
Auto stocks get boost from Japan trade deal; Hilton lifts 2025 profit forecast; AT&T adds subscribers; Wendy's and Netflix's “Wednesday” cook up "Meal of Misfortune".
Hundreds of union workers go on strike in Las Vegas
Around 700 hospitality employees at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas who are Culinary Union members walked off the job at 5 a.m. Friday.
Airbnb offers free temporary housing to those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky discusses the company's free temporary housing offered to hurricane Helene and Milton survivors on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Randall's Island is becoming like a 'very dangerous public health crisis': Jon Levine
New York Post political reporter Jon Levine reacts to New York City closing the Randall's Island migrant shelter and Brown University voting against divesting from Israel on 'Varney & Co.'
Motel 6 sold to India-based OYO Hotels for $525 million: 'New chapter'
OYO Hotels announced this week it is acquiring iconic brand Motel 6 in an all-cash transaction with G6 Hospitality, its parent company.
Iconic Motel 6 brand purchased in all-cash deal with OYO Hotels
Motel 6's parent company has been acquired by India-based OYO Hotels in a $525M all-cash transaction, according to a press release. (Source: File)
SkyRun Vacation Rentals is focused on ‘growing organically’: Cord Thomas
SkyRun Vacation Rentals President Cord Thomas discusses his company’s business strategy as Airbnb weakens its outlook on signs of slowing demand.
Kevin Carey warns of the damage Safe Hotels Act will cause to NYC economy, hotel industry
American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey breaks down the impact of New York City's 'Safe Hotels Act' on the city's economy and hotel industry.
Majority of US hotels are understaffed ahead of summer rush
The National Hotel & Lodging Association says a majority of hotels across the country have positions that are not filled.
Iconic Mirage casino in Las Vegas closing, rebranding with guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel
The Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas, which ushered in a wave of megaresorts, will close its doors in July and will be refurbished and rebranded as a Hard Rock.
Caesars Palace slot player wins jackpot three times in a row in one night, over $600K in prizes
A player on the slot machines at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas took home the jackpot three times in one 24-hour period bringing home more than 600K.
Ravens legend Anquan Boldin teams up with Courtyard by Marriott to deliver ultimate 'Fan Room' experience
Baltimore Ravens legend Anquan Boldin teamed up with Courtyard by Marriott to deliver a unique fan experience with a fully immersive "Fan Room" ahead of this week's game.
LA's latest homeless plan could turn hotels into squatter dens: expert
The heads of the American Hotel and Lodging Association warned against a planned L.A. ballot initiative that would house homeless people alongside paying customers
Want better value out of your hotel stay? 3 ways to achieve it starting now
Here are helpful hacks and smart tips from experts to stretch the value of your hotel stay and save money — involving food, fitness, accommodations and more.
Times Square Margaritaville hotel faces bankruptcy, gets caught up in legal dispute
The Margaritaville Resort Times Square Hotel in New York City has recently found itself in the center of a legal dispute. The LLC with 100% membership interest in it filed for bankruptcy.
Disney to close Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience in September
The Walt Disney Company announced plans Thursday to close its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience at the end of September.
Texas AG sues Hyatt Hotels for allegedly misleading consumers with 'hidden fees'
Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit alleging Hyatt Hotels markets rooms at one price to consumers, but then adds other "mandatory and unavoidable fees."
Predators targeting women staying at popular hotel chains in horrifying crime trend: report
Criminals are allegedly coercing hotel staff to hand over key cards to guest's rooms in a terrifying crime wave targeting women for sexual assault, lawsuits show.
Hilton Hotels raises profit forecasts after strong third-quarter earnings
Following a solid third-quarter earnings report that surpassed prior estimates, Hilton World Holdings raised its profit forecast for the end of 2022.
Denver hospitality group offers four-day work week to attract Gen Z
Sage Hotel Management president and COO Daniel del Olmo joined "Fox and Friends" to discuss his company's business model to offer a four-day work week and let employees bring dogs to work.