Hospitality & Tourism

Whether it’s the proximity to New York City or all of the tourist attractions that New Jersey has to offer, the Garden State’s hospitality industry is booming. Hotels are increasingly becoming part of major redevelopment projects.

Community
Local leaders, donors break ground on new Bergen County history museum

Construction is underway on a new museum that will showcase Bergen County’s storied history, part of a multiphase project that could also include a pavilion and expanded exhibit spaces.

Featured
Panning out: Film industry’s impact grows as dozens of New Jersey towns, cities emerge as destinations

“A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet (left) and Elle Fanning, filmed in 17 New Jersey municipalities in 2024, including Hoboken. — Searchlight Pictures Press Photo By Patricia Alex Filming took place in 20 towns in North…

Finance & Capital Markets
Spark GHC snags $19.5 million loan to acquire Wayne hotel, Cronheim says

An investor has landed a $19.5 million acquisition loan in connection with a five-year-old hotel property in Wayne, according to brokers with Cronheim Hotel Capital.

Office
Lincoln Equities Group inks five new leases for 16,000 sq. ft. at Princeton Forrestal Village

Lincoln Equities Group has secured five new tenants at Princeton Forrestal Village after nearly 16,000 square feet in recent leasing activity at the mixed-use campus in Plainsboro.

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Onyx named first official supporter for FIFA World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee

Onyx Equities is set to play a major role in next year’s FIFA World Cup, announcing Wednesday that it has become the first official supporter for the New York New Jersey Host Committee.

Government & Public Policy
Newark Alliance unites three city organizations to expand key growth initiatives

Three of Newark’s key economic development organizations have come together in a move to further their missions while streamlining their efforts to enhance the state’s largest city.

Hospitality & Tourism
Development group crafting plans for Freehold Raceway after acquiring iconic horse track

A development group has acquired the historic Freehold Raceway property, marking a first step toward repurposing the horseracing track after it succumbed to years of declining business.

Hospitality & Tourism
Hotels Unlimited unveils new-look Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood after $5 million refresh

Hotels Unlimited Inc. has reopened its Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood, following a $5 million renovation of the 110-room hotel on Route 70.

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Paterson’s Art Factory, long eyed for adaptive reuse potential, back on the market for sale after acquisition by Procida

The historic Art Factory complex in Paterson is on the market for sale, as investors and city officials seek a buyer to help achieve a long-awaited redevelopment plan for the site.

Hospitality & Tourism
JLL: Hilton Short Hills owner seeking buyer for 314-key property

The 314-key Hilton Short Hills, a well-known property and business destination in one of the state’s top suburban locations for office space, is on the market for sale.