by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 17, 2012 | News
Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has unveiled the first phase of its $8 million guestroom overhaul, executed by Therese Virserius Design. The firm implemented a vivid color palette that captures the tropical landscape and warm, breezy atmosphere if the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 16, 2012 | News
Accor has unveiled Planet 21, its new sustainability initiative. The program has 21 goals, including: Employees trained in disease prevention in 95 percent of hotels 80 percent of properties promoting balanced meals 85 percent of hotels using eco-labeled products 15...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 16, 2012 | News
Developer Jay Domb owns seven Manhattan hotels and is adding an eighth property in South Bronx. Domb is restoring the Bronx Opera House-where the likes of Georg Burns and Houdini once performed-and converting it into a 61-key, $10 million boutique hotel,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 16, 2012 | News
Three longtime executives at Starwood Hotels & Resorts have announced their retirement: Matt Avril, president of the Hotel Group; Denise Coll, president of Starwood North America; and Miguel Ko, chairman and president of Starwood Asia Pacific. In addition, the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 16, 2012 | News
The Best Western Stratford Inn in Del Mar is now the Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar following a multimillion-dollar renovation. The hotel’s 94 guestrooms feature indigenous murals depicting elements from the Del Mar Racetrack and local beaches, as well as a warm...
