by Alissa Ponchione | May 11, 2012 | News
Meliá Dubai has opened as the brand’s first hotel in the UAE. Architect Marco Mangili has designed the hotel with distinct Spanish flair. The 164 guestrooms and suites boast warm colors, luxurious fabrics, and bathrooms with rain showers and separate...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 11, 2012 | News
The Mohawk Group has hired Mike Gallman as VP of product management. The former CEO of Blue Ridge Industries will be responsible for creating and sustaining products within the flooring manufacturer’s brands. Prior to Blue Ridge, Gallman worked at Shaw...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 11, 2012 | News
Swissotel is venturing to Mecca with the largest hotel in Saudi Arabia. Opening in July in time for Ramadan, the 1,487-room Swissotel Makkah will reflect Arabian culture through modern elegant design while offering untold views of the Grand Mosque and Holy Kaaba....
by Alissa Ponchione | May 10, 2012 | News
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has rolled out several new programs to make design decisions easier for owners, operators, and designers. Hilton Design Studio (HDS) is an online tool that provides parameters based on the brand’s guidelines while allowing for...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 10, 2012 | News
Hotel transaction volume in Miami reached $557 million in 2011, marking the second highest level since 2005, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotel Intelligence Miami report. The research also indicates that investor interest in the market is expected to remain...
