by Alissa Ponchione | May 24, 2012 | News
SkyVue, the observation wheel located across from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, has completed its first phase of construction. The project begins its vertical climb while starting excavation on a two-story retail and dining experience. Scheduled to open in late 2013, the...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 23, 2012 | News
B Hotels & Resorts has introduced its “b2 hotel” concept to value-conscious travelers. Designed to compete with 3-Star properties in urban and suburban markets, the new full-service brand will feature the same experiences available in B Hotels, such as...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 23, 2012 | News
Blackstone Group will buy the Motel 6 economy chain from Accor SA for $1.9 billion. The acquisition represents 1,102 Motel 6 and extended-stay Studio 6 properties throughout North America. “Although Motel 6 will be operated on a stand-alone basis, similar to...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 23, 2012 | Projects
It doesn’t get more picturesque than the Naka Island, a Luxury Collection property located in Thailand’s southernmost province just off the coast of Phuket. Opened late last year, the private 67-villa resort is situated among stunning beaches and lush...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 22, 2012 | News
Castille Paris has wrapped up its $25.5 million renovation. The hotel’s 108 guestrooms showcase style and fashion influences that are distinctly Parisian. With its Robert Doisneau prints, the Rivoli Wing offers a 1930s feel, while Italianate classicism defines...
