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Ocean City businesses face unique challenges
Overall, Ocean City draws about 8 million visitors annually, with 4.2 million of those staying between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. She said the school calendar presents a challenge for her members because when many colleges resume classes — often before Labor Day — hotels and restaurants lose the[...]
Filming plays a starring role in Maryland’s tourism industry
A number of film crews are choosing Maryland as the site for their movies and television shows. The financial impact of filming on the state’s hospitality and tourism industry is both substantial and long-lasting, industry officials say.
Ahmad H. Ahmad named VP of Hospitality at Maryland Live!
Ahmad H. Ahmad has been named vice president of hospitality at Maryland Live! casino.
Chesapeake Hospitality portfolio grows
Chesapeake Hospitality, of Greenbelt, an independent hotel management company, announced that it has taken over management of the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers in Fort Myers, Fla., just as the hotel is embarking on a $3 million renovation project.
Parkway buys Scheible’s motel in St. Mary’s County
Parkway Hospitality Management LLC of Baltimore, a hospitality management and consulting firm, announced it has purchased Scheible’s motel, restaurant and marina at Ridge in St. Mary’s County. Parkway plans to […]
Electrolyzed water becoming more popular as a green cleaning solution
NEW YORK — It sounds like a late-night infomercial: Kill germs and clean surfaces with nothing more than water and a few volts of electricity! Pay pennies a gallon! Strong […]
Peering into commercial real estate’s crystal ball
The heartbeat of commercial real estate began to beat back to life in 2010, after essentially flatlining in 2009. Some notable office and industrial leases were inked and the hum […]
