Chesapeake Lodging Trust has closed on its acquisition of the 410-room W New Orleans hotel for $65 million, according to HotelsMag.com. The sale follows Chesapeake’s purchase of the W New Orleans–French Quarter earlier in April. Plans call for the property to be rebranded as a Le Méridien hotel after a $29 million renovation.
Georgia DOT joins 11 states requiring e-Ticketing in 2026
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched a statewide e-Ticketing initiative—starting in 2026, all contractors will be required to use e-Ticketing under Section 110 of GDOT specifications. As a first step,
