Strategic Hotels & Resorts has announced its acquisition of the historic Jumeirah Essex House hotel in New York for $362.3 million and plans to rebrand the property as a JW Marriott hotel. The 509-room hotel will undergo an $18.3 million renovation after the deal closes September 7 and will be renamed the JW Marriott Essex House New York. Read the Bloomberg story here.
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,
