Hotels and Resorts: Trending Stories from USA Today

Here is the latest Hotel News from USA Today.

New Radisson RED brand debuts in Brussels
Carlson Rezidor’s new Radisson RED hotel brand has made its debut in Brussels.

Hyatt to offer rate discounts to guests who book direct
Hyatt Hotels will offer discounts to frequent guests who booking directly through them.

Aloft Hotels target ‘gap year’ travelers
Aloft Hotels offer special rates for adults taking gap years.

Great Southern inns and resorts for porch sitting
Whether in small towns or big cities, one of the most famous pastimes in the region is sitting on a front porch.

At St. Regis hotels, guests get to ‘saber’ the moment
St. Regis hotels entertain guests with nightly champagne sabering ritual.

Tour Las Vegas’ Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
TI hosts 2,665 rooms and suites, 10 restaurants and Vegas’ first Cirque show on the Strip.

Five myths about hotels
Will you get a better deal booking directly with a hotel rather than an online travel agency?

Best Western to expand its presence in Asia
Best Western Hotels and Resorts plans to open four new resorts in Thailand.

Forgot to pack something? Your hotel can help
Hotels can provide a surprising array of complimentary items, from deodorant to a bow tie.

Five historic hotels fresh off renovations
These properties retain their historic charm while providing modern comforts and amenities.

Revamped hotels mix historic charm with modern amenities

5 huge hotel bathrooms bigger than an NYC apartment
Who doesn’t like to live (or bathe) in the lap of luxury on vacation? These glamorous hotel bathrooms, from Dallas to Dubai are so large, you could fit an entire New York City apartment in them.

14 huge hotel bathrooms bigger than NYC apartment
When you’re on vacation, it’s nice to indulge and relax like you never would in your home.

14 over-the-top hotel bathrooms

14 massive hotel bathrooms that could fit an NYC apartment inside
When you’re on vacation, it’s nice to indulge and relax like you never would in your home.

Hyatt Hotels to take over the Thompson Miami Beach
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is adding another hotel to its new The Unbound Collection brand: the Thompson Miami Beach.

Starwood: 1st U.S. company to run Cuba hotels in decades
Starwood Hotels and Resorts has announced that it has signed three hotel deals in Cuba, the first time a U.S. hotel company has done so in almost 60 years.Starwood beat out several other U.S.

Hotel CEOs talk mergers, Airbnb and robots
USA TODAY holds its annual roundtable of hotel industry CEOs.

Renaissance hotels get a revamp
The Renaissance hotel brand is having a renaissance, with a new modern look.

The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel gets a makeover
The nearly 90-year-old iconic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel is getting a makeover

Tour the fun Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
Opened in 1946, the landmark Vegas property is fun and approachable in a prime location.

23 stunning ocean views in exotic destinations

23 stunning ocean views in exotic destinations
The beautiful views are found in far-flung locales like Zanzibar, the Maldives and Koh Tao.

Inside the Caribbean’s largest suite: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has unveiled an 8,000 square-foot penthouse suite.

Bill Marriott on towels, robots and more
UNION, S.C.—Legendary hotelier J.W. “Bill” Marriott Jr. says he never thought his company would become the largest hotel chain in the world when he joined it more than half a century ago.