by Alissa Ponchione | May 31, 2012 | News
A 50-story Fairmont hotel is being planned in Austin, Texas. Gensler will design the $350 million luxury property, which calls for about 1,000 oversized guestrooms and 70,000 square feet of function space. Scheduled to open in 2015, the hotel will pursue LEED...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 31, 2012 | News
Park Hyatt Chicago has unveiled a revamped luxury suite and a new designer suite in partnership with leather-goods fashion house Bottega Veneta. Paying homage to the arts and culture of Chicago, the Water Tower Suite features a marble foyer, living area with...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 31, 2012 | News
VOA Associates has promoted Patricia Rotondo to associate principal. She also serves as principal director of the firm’s hospitality interiors projects. Rotondo is responsible for developing design concepts and space analyses throughout the world in multiple...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 30, 2012 | News
Days Inn has launched its first prototype in the brand’s 42-year history. Designed to give franchisees consistent and modern guidelines for construction, the prototype comes in four-story and seven-story versions, both of which allow for a fitness room and a...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 30, 2012 | News
Eco-friendly elements define the new Jekyll Island Convention Center in Georgia, which opened earlier this month. Targeting LEED Silver certification, the 128,000-square-foot facilities boast a number of green components, including: Solar panels Reflective roof...
