by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 22, 2012 | News
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel has begun a top-to-bottom $45 million renovation, slated for completion sometime next year. The revamped lobby will feature the Link@ Sheraton social hub, along with new seating, carpeting, lighting, and water feature. Reminiscent of a...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2012 | News
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is making plans for a Dubai resort opening in 2014. WATG will serve as architect, while BAMO will oversee interiors for the 237-room Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Located on 11 acres of natural waterfront along the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2012 | News
Gran Melia Cancun is undergoing a transformation to become an all-inclusive luxury Paradisus resort in November. Plans call for 136 Royal Service suites and 97 Family Concierge suites; eight restaurants, including the beachfront Gabi Club and a dining venue from chef...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2012 | News
San Francisco’s Hotel Diva has partnered with Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water to open the Perrier Lounge. Designed by Personality Hotels president and CEO Yvonne Lembi-Detert, along with her daughter, Emily, the lounge takes its designer inspiration from...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2012 | Projects
Dramatic design permeates the Meatpacking District, so making a splash here, standing out from the numerous other fashionista-packed spaces, is a challenge for any restaurant new to the neighborhood. Artwork is the approach Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato, founders...