Posts by author

By Linda Fox

28 posts
View Post
  • 2 min

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Expands in Virginia With New Charlottesville Location

🏡 Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Charlottesville, developed and managed by KARA Hospitality, opened a new four-story, 92-room property in Virginia. The hotel offers free wi-fi, complimentary breakfast, premium cable, a 24-hour fitness room, onsite laundry, and fully equipped kitchens in all suites. Located near the University of Virginia and other attractions, it caters to extended stay travelers. KARA Hospitality has other properties in Virginia and plans to expand to Roanoke.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

Long Island chef Eric LeVine opens two restaurants in his hometown of Brooklyn

🍴 Brooklyn-born Chef Eric LeVine debuted two restaurants at the 42 Hotel in Williamsburg last month. Blackbird is an 85-seat gastropub, offering breakfast, dinner, and weekend brunch with dishes like burgers, fried chicken, and braised short rib ravioli. Evolution, a 35-seat tasting menu restaurant, presents a $175-per-person menu inspired by LeVine's Brooklyn childhood. LeVine operates five other concepts including 317 Main Street in Farmingdale, N.Y., and studied at The Culinary Institute of America.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

eviivo unveils advanced PayPal integration to help increase booking conversions

💰 In London, on May 12, 2025, eviivo enhanced its integration with PayPal, allowing hospitality businesses to offer flexible payments and reduce transaction failures, potentially increasing transaction completion by 62%. The integration includes PayPal's Advanced Checkout and Payment Manager, offering various payment options like Buy Now Pay Later, card processing, and mobile payments. Security features include AI-powered fraud detection and PayPal Seller Protection. Eviivo, serving over 28,000 hospitality businesses, simplifies property management and guest engagement.
View Post
Share