by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 4, 2012 | News
JCJ Architecture has completed the first phase of the Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens. The firm worked with Genting, the casino’s owner, to transform the existing Aqueduct Racetrack complex. “Embodying Genting’s design philosophy, we...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 4, 2012 | News
Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has wrapped up its extensive expansion and makeover. Many of the upgrades are targeted toward the all-inclusive luxury resort’s Royal Service guests. The property added 110 Royal Service Suites, outfitted...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 4, 2012 | News
Richard Born and Ira Drukier of BD Hotels will open the Pod 39 hotel in New York City later this spring. A converted building on 39th Street-which once housed Allerton House, a residential hotel for men-will feature 367 cozy guestrooms, a lively communal space, casual...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 4, 2012 | Projects
The family-run Majó Grau Group has opened its first boutique hotel in Barcelona’s ancient city center on the faded, albeit famous, Plaça Reial. Dubbed Hotel DO, the hotel group is calling it a “Boutique Gastronomic Hotel” featuring...
by Alissa Ponchione | Apr 3, 2012 | News
New Castle Hotels & Resorts and Southwest Properties have purchased the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. The historic Tudor-style property will close in September for more than $20 million in renovations, reopening as part of...
