by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 24, 2011 | News
Atlanta-based ai3, Inc., is opening a West coast office in San Francisco. The design studio’s new location, led by ai3 founding partner Joe Remling, is already working with several existing hospitality and restaurant clients on major initiatives that will...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 24, 2011 | News
Following a $275 million redesign and revitalization after the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Hyatt Regency New Orleans is celebrating its grand reopening. Looney & Associates re-envisioned the hotel’s interiors with a dramatic design that...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 24, 2011 | News
San Antonio’s Hilton Palacio del Rio is in the midst of a $33 million facelift. Come January 2012, the River Walk hotel’s 485 guestrooms will showcase a palette of desert hues with turquoise accents. Local artwork and handcarved headboards will enhance the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 24, 2011 | News
Virgin Hotels has purchased the Old Dearborn Bank Building for its venture into Chicago. Opening in fall 2013, the Virgin Hotel Chicago will occupy the restored 27-story landmark Art Deco building. The property hotel will have 250 guestrooms and feature meeting...
by Alissa Ponchione | Oct 24, 2011 | News
Philip H. Kowalczyk will join the Robert Allen Group as its new president and CEO on November 1st. Former CEO Jeff Cordover will become the non-executive chairman of the board. Kowalczyk brings 25 years of business experience to the position; he most recently...