July 17, 2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”) was signed into law on July 4th, 2025, ushering in sweeping changes to the U.S. federal tax landscape. The OBBB permanently extends and expands many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and introduces significant updates that will impact both individuals and businesses. The following are among the more notable provisions in the OBBB.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, is delighted to announce that its upper luxury brand Regent has been recognized as the 3rd most loved hotel brand in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2025 World’s Best Awards. This esteemed accolade underscores Regent’s commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and unparalleled service to its guests.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of an agreement with Pacini Group for the rebranding of its Venetian property, The Venice Times, which will officially join the Vignette Collection brand. Located in the heart of Venice’s historic centre, the hotel marks the second collaboration between IHG and Pacini Group—following the opening of Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia —and strengthens a long-term strategic partnership, highlighting IHG’s trust in the Italian group’s expertise and strategic vision in the hospitality sector.

In hospitality, the tech can be perfect, the workflows seamless, and the reports dialed in — and yet, things still stall. Why? Because the people meant to power the system were never really trained to use it.

New York City-based interior designer Michael Kramer of Michael Thomas & Co. has teamed up with iconic fashion brand Lilly Pulitzer to design two vibrant, garden-inspired private cottages at the legendary Nantucket Hotel & Resort. This one-of-a-kind collaboration blends fashion-forward patterns with island elegance, ushering in a fresh new chapter for the resort’s storied charm.