by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 26, 2010 | News
Best Western International has unveiled three hotels in western Africa: The new-build Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel in Ghana features 89 guestrooms, 24 suites, a five-story atrium adorned with African art, 24-hour concierge service, restaurant, bar, and...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 26, 2010 | News
Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, designer and manufacturer of handmade luxury Tibetan and Armenian rugs, will open its newest showroom in the London Design Centre Chelsea Harbour on September 25. The 1,000-square-foot space, which will showcase the company’s custom...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 26, 2010 | News
Forget the traditional kitschy gift shop-upscale hotels are stepping up their game with high-end retail that features some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. The Los Angeles Times reports on properties that are showcasing-and collaborating on-luxe items:...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 23, 2010 | News
Marriott has announced that the Courtyard Charleston/Summerville in South Carolina, debuting in 2012, will be the first hotel built using its LEED hotel prototype. The company is the first in the hospitality industry to launch a green hotel prototype that has been...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 23, 2010 | News
The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced plans for its eighth property in Switzerland, the Radisson Blu Resort, Andermatt, slated to open in 2013. Located in the Swiss Alps, the 240-key hotel will be part of a master development that features five other hotels,...
