by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 10, 2011 | News
Tucked behind the former Versace mansion, Vikram Chatwal Hotels has opened Dream South Beach on Miami’s famed Collins Avenue. Spearheaded by design house Architropolis under the direction of Michael Czysz and interiors lead Kelly Ogden, Dream South Beach blends...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 10, 2011 | News
Following the launch of Aloft Harlem in December 2010, Aloft New York Brooklyn opens as the brand’s second property in New York City. Featuring 176 loft-like guestrooms, the downtown hotel is adjacent to Starwood’s new Sheraton hotel and next to the Fulton...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 10, 2011 | News
Designed by architectural firm Warren & Mahoney, the $65 million Novotel Auckland Airport has debuted in New Zealand. The design references the country’s natural surroundings, culture, art, and heritage. The hotel is surrounded with distinctive indigenous...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 10, 2011 | News
Italian mosaic art factory SICIS has opened a 2,900-square-foot showroom in Seoul, South Korea. Outfitted with large windows, the space is adorned with a variety of artistic mosaic panels from top to bottom ranging from elegant black doodles to floral patterns to...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 9, 2011 | News
JW Marriott will open 12 new properties by year-end 2012, bringing the luxury brand’s global portfolio to 64 hotels and resorts in 27 countries. Upcoming projects include: JW Marriott Hotel Chandigarh, India (pictured): Opening in June, this 175-room property...