Inside Look is a Star series that takes our readers behind the scenes of some of the most well-known and not-so-well-known places and events in Kansas City. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at InsideLook@kcstar.com. Third time was the charm for the Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The first version, […]
ADRIAN — The Lenawee County Department on Aging is once again partnering with Horizon Travel & Cruises to offer a “Grand Experience” at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The three-night getaway is scheduled for Oct. 20-23 and promises a blend of relaxation, exploration and luxury against the backdrop of one of Michigan’s most cherished […]
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, is joined by tribal elected officials and leaders as well as Carter County and Ardmore dignitaries May 7 to cut the ribbon and officially open Lakecrest Casino and Hotel, located minutes from Lake Murray in south central Oklahoma. The Carter County development is anticipated to have an estimated $3.7 […]
For Charles Cushman, upfitting a more than 200-year-old building in a coastal North Carolina city and repurposing it into a high-end boutique hotel has been a “labor of love.” MORE: Historic Concord homes light up for walking tour That hard work will soon pay off, as Cushman, CEO of Heron Hospitality, is gearing up to […]
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered Thursday in Malmö, Sweden to protest Israel’s entry into this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, with many of the protesters swarming around the hotel of Israel’s representative in the contest. Singer Eden Golan was advised by her nation’s Shin Bet security agency to stay in her hotel room when not actively […]
If you’re looking for a hotel with startup vibes in Miami’s technology epicenter, you have a new option. The eight-story Moxy Miami Wynwood at 255 NW 25th St. started taking reservations this week for stays beginning June 23. That’s a little more than two months later than the previously planned opening of April 11. HOTEL […]
Gulfport police are searching for a man considered armed and dangerous, who is wanted in the shooting death of a 40-year-old man early Monday at an extended stay hotel. Gulfport police said the man wanted on a charge of murder is Antwon Duane Williams. According to police and the Harrison County coroner, Williams is accused […]
May 7—A plan for a three-story hotel in Bigfork and a separate request to construct a private school on about 10 acres outside of Whitefish top a packed agenda Tuesday for the Flathead County Board of Adjustment. The board has seven items scheduled for consideration during the meeting. The board meets at 6 p.m. in […]
In 2002, the residents of Miami-Dade charted their own course for progress in South Dade by participating in the Cutler Ridge Charrette. This seven-day planning event was held at the site of the current Southland Mall, and it included a diverse cross-section of the community. Residents, businesses and property owners met and deliberated on the […]
On May 1, a service dog inside was stolen along with the SUV he was in. This happened while the vehicle was parked in a hotel near SeaWorld Orlando. However, within hours, a passerby located the pup near an apartment complex, and he was reunited with his human. Service dog ‘Thor’ reunites with owner after […]
Voters may be asked this summer to approve a 3.75% increase in Oklahoma City’s hotel tax as its conventions and visitors bureau looks to boost marketing and event incentives tied to new venues and attractions. The Oklahoma City Council is set to hear a proposal on Tuesday, which also would provide funding for long-term capital […]
A 124-room hotel planned for Heritage Harbour would be built on a 1.9-acre site on the grounds of the Stoneybrook Golf Course. The hotel is planned for the southeast corner of the intersection of River Heritage Boulevard and Stone Harbour Loop. The parcel owner is Bradenton Suites Developers LLC of Indianapolis, Indiana, which bought the […]