by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 22, 2011 | Projects
One&Only Resorts recently opened its second property in Dubai, this time on the azure shores of the Palm Jumeirah. Departing from the Moorish/Arabian design archetype typical to resorts in the region, Sol Kerzner and his team chose an Andalusian theme inspired by...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2011 | News
Situated on 40 acres, Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech has opened its doors. Inspired by the nearby medina, or old Arab quarter of the town, the walled-in resort offers a modern take on traditional Moorish architecture. Swimming and reflecting pools, gardens, pathways,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2011 | News
The iconic Hotel Schweizerhof in Bern, Switzerland, has reopened as a member of Design Hotels following a major overhaul overseen by London-based MKV Design. The firm carefully restored antique furniture pieces, as well as the 1913 hotel’s arched façade...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2011 | News
New World Hospitality, a Hong Kong-based hotel management company, has signed an agreement to acquire Rosewood Hotels & Resorts for nearly $230 million. “We will be thrilled to welcome Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, one of the industry’s most...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 21, 2011 | News
W Hotels Worldwide has unveiled the works of the 2011 W Hotels Designers of the Future during Design Miami/ Basel. Award winners include Asif Khan, Mischer’Traxler, and Studio Juju, who have developed three distinct works based on the theme “Conversation...
