Sector maintains consistent pricing advantage over conventional options The extended-stay hotel sector emerged as an industry leader throughout 2024, demonstrating stronger pricing power than conventional hotels. Analysis of inflation-adjusted average daily rates, or ADR, shows that while traditional hotel rates lagged 2019 benchmarks, extended-stay properties maintained higher rates overall. This performance gap highlights the sector’s…
The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center has found another diamond in the rough. Wildfair, a 250-year-old estate on 33 acres in Chester, has been chosen for this year’s Mansion in May. After 50 years and 20 mansions, the association’s springtime show houses are an eagerly anticipated tradition– and the signature fundraiser for the nonprofit, which has raised…
The film spent over $80M in the state and hired over 4,700 crew members for the production TRENTON, N.J. (February 11, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) applauds New Jersey-filmed production A Complete Unknown for receiving eight Academy Award nominations, including for Best Picture. The Bob Dylan biopic was filmed almost entirely…
“Art in the Atrium” Exhibit of African American Art Planned for Juneteenth The Morris County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed February 2025 as Black History Month last night, encouraging residents to celebrate the achievements and lasting impact of African Americans in Morris County and across the nation. “We take great pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of African Americans…
2025 Season to Feature Morristown Team and Concert Series The Morris County Park Commission is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 season of its partnership with the Entertainment Football Association (ENTFLA), bringing a unique combination of professional indoor football and live concerts to Mennen Arena. Morristown’s “The New Jersey Ciphers” will host its first home game on Saturday,…
The Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2025 funding. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 28, 2025, and a Declaration of Intent is due by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation will host a Grant Application Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m. via WebEx. The…
Morris County residents who commute to New York City have several mass transit options to avoid the newly implemented Congestion Relief Zone Toll, which went into effect on Jan. 5. Vehicles entering Manhattan’s Central Business District, defined as streets below and including 60th Street, will incur toll charges via E-ZPass or by mail. Mass transit…
Data, Data, Data. It is atop the list for restaurants looking to modernize, differentiate, and elevate experiences. So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. And the digitization of operations over the past few years means that the industry is getting better at capturing that data.…
The last five years have provided significant challenges to the restaurant franchise industry. However, the industry has renewed optimism, driven by the adoption of digital and mobile ordering, menu creativity and heightened expectations around AI. This is according to a survey conducted by TD Bank at the 2024 Restaurant Finance and Development Conference in Las…
