Hospitality Expansion

WASHINGTON -- Placemakr will open an 87-unit apartment-hotel in Tempe, Arizona, on December 2, 2026, its second Arizona location and the sixth Placemakr property listed under Apartment Collection by Hilton.

Placemakr Tempe takes bookings from November 2 ahead of a December 2 opening

Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton, became bookable through Apartment Collection by Hilton on November 2. The property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units inside Shorehaven, a new 722-unit Class-A community developed by Silverstein Properties at 1310 Vista Del Lago Drive, along Tempe Town Lake.

Guests will have access to a resort-style pool, game lawn, clubroom and fitness center. Shorehaven is minutes from the Arizona State University campus and downtown Tempe. It will also include boutique retail, dining, entertainment and office space.

PORTLAND, Maine – October 28, 2026 -- mainelove's Perfectly Still Water has won Double Gold in the Non-Carbonated Water category at the inaugural 2026 Water Choice Awards, presented by The Daily Pour, as the Maine-sourced brand expands into Florida and adds hotel placements.

Blind tasting of 49 entries produces five Double Gold winners in still water

The competition evaluated 49 entries across seven categories. Judges tasted the waters blind from coded glasses without visible branding. mainelove was one of five Double Gold recipients in the Non-Carbonated Water category, and the brand says it is among the few U.S. water brands to earn the distinction.

Judges described the water as smooth and crisp, with a subtle sweetness and no bitter notes. One called the taste "so smooth," while others cited a refreshing, cooling quality and a creamy texture.

Queens, N.Y. – September 17, 2026 -- Resorts World New York City and Resorts World Catskills sold out a Labor Day weekend headlined by comedians Tracy Morgan, Chris Distefano and Deon Cole, marking the first major entertainment run in Queens since the property opened New York City's first live table games in April 2026.

Comedy headliners drew sold-out crowds across two New York properties

Chris Distefano, a Ridgewood native, played a hometown set at Resorts World New York City. Tracy Morgan headlined Resorts World Catskills on Saturday and Resorts World New York City on Sunday, while Deon Cole closed the Catskills weekend, which also featured fireworks, live music, DJ sets and food trucks over three days.