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Boston's Highly Anticipated Raffles Hotel and More Eastern Property News

The highly anticipated Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences, which was originally announced in 2018 and scheduled to open its doors in 2021 but faced pandemic-related setbacks, is preparing to open its doors on Newbury Street this summer. The property is the first ultra-luxury Raffles hotel in North America and part of the Accor portfolio.

New Orleans' Hotel Upgrades and More Southern Property News

Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans announced the completion of an extensive interior renovation that brought a redesigned lobby, guest room enhancements and refreshed meeting spaces, and Kimpton Hotel Fontenot announced the opening of its three-meal French brasserie, King.

U.S. Travel Spend Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels—With a Caveat

Direct spending on travel in the U.S. in 2022 was on par with pre-pandemic numbers, but inflation had a major impact, according to new data released by the U.S. Travel Association to coincide with the travel industry’s annual Destination Capitol Hill trip to Congress to meet with federal policymakers.