Hampshire to expand in New York City: Hampshire Hotels Management signed a deal with Soho Properties and MHP Real Estate Services to open a Dream-branded hotel as part of a mixed-use development at 560 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.
Judge rules against Wyndham on data breach: A federal judge ruled that the Federal Trade Commission can move forward with a lawsuit against Wyndham Worldwide for failing to make reasonable efforts to protect consumer information. The ruling stems from a data breach that began in 2008.
Read more at The Wall Street Journal
Google licensing Room 77 software: Google has begun licensing hotel booking software from Room 77.
Atlantic City’s casino earnings down in 2013: Atlantic City casinos reported US$235 million gross operating profit for 2013, down 35% year-on-year.
Read more at Press of Atlantic City
Karisma, Interval begin affiliation: Interval International and Karisma Hotels & Resorts entered into a long-term, multi-site affiliation agreement for Generations Resorts.
First Hospitality to expand in Ohio: First Hospitality Group signed a management agreement with Columbus Regional Airport Authority for a 128-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-branded property.
Ian Schrager Co. appoints COO: Ian Schrager Co. appointed Danette Opaczewski as COO. Opaczewski’s most recent position was executive vice president of operations and technology for the Denihan Hospitality Group.