Hotel Archives - Sightseers' Delight

Georgia legislation would crack down on illegal squatting in extended-stay hotels

February 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation to close a loophole in state squatter laws that allow long-term hotel guests to squat in extended-stay hotels illegally.

Atlanta motel shooter sentenced to federal prison

January 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A previously convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition at an Atlanta motel.

Cybertruck explosion a ‘wake up call’ not ‘terrorism’, driver wrote on iPhone

January 3, 2025 Nevada Current

The Green Beret who shot himself seconds before the Tesla Cybertruck he rented went up in a fiery explosion outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day referred to the event as “a wake up call” and effort to rid himself of the “burden” of the lives he took in combat.

Sheriff: ‘Very strange similarities’ yield no connection yet in LV bombing, NOLA rampage

January 2, 2025 Nevada Current

Cybertruck driver shot himself in head before explosion.

Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas investigated as possible terrorism

January 2, 2025 The Center Square

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to seven bystanders. Authorities are investigating the possibility it was terrorism-related.

Audit: Improvements needed for more effective collection of the hotel-motel fee

December 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Department of Revenue should update its guidance regarding the hotel-motel fee and explore options to identify additional taxpayers required to pay it.

NYC mayor signs bill to create safer hotels

November 5, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation to improve the safety of hotels for employees and visitors and boost the city’s tourism industry.

GBI investigating officer-involved shooting at Atlanta’s Four Seasons Hotel

October 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a Tuesday officer-involved shooting at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta.

Las Vegas hotel occupancy was down for grand prix, up slightly for Super Bowl

April 19, 2024 The Center Square

Las Vegas saw an increase in hotel room occupancy and rates during Super Bowl week and a hangover of decreased occupancy and rates in the days after.

Noem vetoes bill that would have raised South Dakota’s hotel taxes

March 2, 2023 The Center Square

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem vetoed a bill that would have increased the state’s hotel occupational tax in business improvement districts.