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Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A man allegedly hijacked a Metro bus with a BB gun, causing multiple collisions before crashing into the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Los Angeles. The bus driver and one other person were injured, but no passengers were on board at the time. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Anai Lindsey, was captured and arrested by police and is facing kidnapping charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
NYU freshman spends over $10,000 traveling to Florida every weekend for a six-month internship at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, due to the competitive nature of the hospitality internship market. Despite the financial and logistical challenges, Vincent Campanaro finds the experience valuable and is dedicated to learning about customer service and the Ritz-Carlton philosophy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
NYU student Vincent Campanaro travels from New York to Florida every weekend for his hospitality internship at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, spending $10,000 over six months on commuting costs. Despite the financial strain and occasional airport sleeping, he considers the experience "fantastic" and valuable for his professional development.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Points Guy
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland, a new luxury hotel in downtown Portland, offers spacious rooms, a Pacific Northwest-inspired restaurant, and top-notch amenities including a gym and pool with city views. The hotel's decor combines Ritz-Carlton elegance with local touches, and its location provides easy access to the city's attractions. Rates start at $473 or 73,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night, and the hotel is accessible and offers various dining options.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJCL News Savannah
The Savannah Historic District Board has approved plans for the transformation of two properties into a Ritz Carlton hotel and residences in downtown Savannah. The proposed changes include a pool deck and restoration of the buildings' exteriors. The timeline for construction and opening of the hotel is currently unknown. The luxury hotel brand has properties in over 30 countries and territories.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by View from the Wing
A 26-year-old Chinese woman studying in Australia has accused a butler at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives of raping her while she was a guest at the resort. She claims that the hotel's management and local police are trying to silence the events, so she has gone public with photos and naming the person she is accusing. The hotel has accused her of making up the story to extort a free stay. The woman has shared her police report and photos of herself, and if genuine, the existence of a police report and photos seem persuasive.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by View from the Wing
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Resort in Arizona lost a lawsuit in which it sought a refund on state taxes paid for Marriott award nights that members redeemed. The hotel argued that points redeemed are a reimbursement, not new taxable revenue. However, the court ruled that the Arizona transaction privilege tax is a tax on gross receipts, and reimbursement by Bonvoy to the hotel for nights that members stay on points is new revenue. The hotel pays 4.5% of room revenue to Bonvoy, and members redeem those points for free stays, which the court concluded is taxable gross revenue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Gazette
Hawkeye fans gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in Dallas for an informal Hawkeye Huddle before the Iowa team's Final Four semifinal against South Carolina. Fans wore casual attire and showed their rabid fandom while enjoying alcoholic beverages. Many fans drove 12 hours to get to Dallas, and even the deluxe queen rooms at the Ritz-Carlton were sold out.