by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 30, 2010 | News
The 184-key Andaz 5th Avenue is opening on July 5th across from the New York Public Library. Interiors by Tony Chi are designed to be both loft-like and evocative of the city’s century-old apartment residences. Specifically, he chose a muted palette and exposed...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 30, 2010 | News
IHG plans to double its presence in China to more than 250 hotels over the next five years. The hotel group currently has 131 hotels open in the country and 146 in the development pipeline. This year alone, IHG is opening 30 hotels, including seven InterContinentals,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 30, 2010 | News
Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California, has opened its hotel, spa, pool, bars, and expanded gaming area following two years of construction. The 17-story tower houses 297 rooms, including 40 suites, as well as a 10,000-square-foot banquet/entertainment...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 30, 2010 | News
The majority of leisure travelers in the U.S. prefer to forgo email and social media on vacation, according to a new survey conducted by TNS, an independent research company, and commissioned by SpringHill Suites, Marriott’s all-suite brand. Key findings...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 30, 2010 | Projects
While developers Adam DeVito, Rami Hakim, and Blakely Page were researching for their fast-casual concept they happened upon Flurt, a New York frozen yogurt chain with a very cool look, courtesy of local firm Scalar Architecture. They gave principal Julio Salcedo a...
