NYC hospitality leaders cheer estimated $465M in economic boost thanks to Knicks run

Knicks hype leads to big gains. Hospitality leaders in the Big Apple hailed the estimated $465 million in economic development that resulted from the Knicks’ magical playoff run, calling it a critical “shot in the arm” for the industry. “I mean New York is now fully electric, more bars, more restaurants are doing great, and … Read more

How Ramadan in Egypt Reshaped My Understanding of Hospitality

Written by Sophie Spigno I arrived in Egypt in March 2025, and traveled to Alexandria to spend Ramadan with my best friend and her family. It was early morning in Cairo, the sky still pale and pale blue, when I got into a taxi after a long, all-night flight. The streets were almost silent. The … Read more

‘Southern Hospitality’ Star Grace Lilly Arrested With ‘Happy Pills’ in Purse, Cops Say – Jimmy Star’s World

“Southern Hospitality” star Grace Lilly was arrested Monday … after cops pulled her over and say they found a bottle of “happy pills” in her purse late Sunday night. According to a police report, obtained by TMZ, Grace was driving through Charleston, South Carolina, in her Mercedes C-Class sedan with a man in her car. … Read more

No SF hotels earn top honors in Michelin Guide's first ranking of exceptional hospitality

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) – None of San Francisco’s largest luxury hotels has earned top honors from the Michelin Guide’s first-ever rating for exceptional hospitality. Global Choice gave its top “Three Keys” rating to Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, SingleThread Inn in Healdsburg, Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford, Meadowood Napa Valley in St. Helena, and … Read more