Hilton Expands to Sharjah, UAE

Hilton Worldwide is expanding its UAE portfolio with the 259-room Hilton Sharjah, scheduled to open in Q4 2011. The hotel will feature four F&B outlets, including an all-day-dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, and a lobby lounge. To accommodate...

W Opens Hotel No. 40 in London

W Hotels has opened its 40th property with the debut of W London, designed by architects Jestico + Whiles and Dutch interior design agency Concrete. Veiled in translucent glass, the 10-story structure changes color according to the time of day, the ambience of the...

American Marazzi Tile Acquires Six Service Centers

American Marazzi Tile, Inc., U.S. subsidiary of Marazzi Group, has acquired six service centers Interceramic Group. The facilities are located in Phoenix, Anaheim, San Diego, Denver, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. These branches will be transitioned within four...

Andaz Planned for Shanghai

Hyatt Hotels has announced plans for its first Andaz hotel in Asia, the Andaz Shanghai. Opening this summer, the new-build property will feature 307 spacious guestrooms and suites, a restaurant, brasserie, bar, lounge, spa and pool, and nearly 14,000 square meters of...

MTS Names Josh Swy Account Executive

MTS Seating has named Josh Swy account executive, sales. He will focus on key design, lodging, convention, and foodservice customers in select areas that include Atlanta, Miami, and Charlotte. Swy began working in product development and design at MTS while still in...