by Alissa Ponchione | Mar 22, 2012 | News
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has named Vincent Gillet the global brand leader for W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. He replaces Eva Ziegler, who left Starwood to return to Europe. Gillet brings to the position 20 years of luxury...
by Alissa Ponchione | Mar 21, 2012 | News
On April 11th, Sands China will unveil phase one of Sands Cotai Central in Macao. More than 600 guestrooms will come online under the Conrad brand, with another 1,200 rooms from Holiday Inn. Guests also will have access to several distinctive dining venues, retail...
by Alissa Ponchione | Mar 21, 2012 | Projects
For the transformation of the W San Francisco’s social spaces, noted architect (and longtime local resident) Stanley Saitowitz of Natoma Architects wanted to celebrate the hotel’s location. “The spaces reflect San Francisco’s characteristic...
by Alissa Ponchione | Mar 20, 2012 | News
GB Lodging has purchased the historic 5 Beekman Street, appointing Commune Hotels and Resorts as the operator of a new Thompson Hotel that will occupy the building. Built in 1883, the structure features a 10-story atrium with ornate iron railings, glass skylight and...
by Alissa Ponchione | Mar 20, 2012 | News
Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, has attained LEED Gold certification, the first casino to do so. The development and design team of Klai Juba Architects, Cleo Design, DMAC Architecture, Development Management Associates, and Pepper Construction...
