by Alissa Ponchione | May 4, 2010 | News
Consumer Reports surveyed more than 27,000 travelers to rate 48 popular chains in five categories: Fanciest, Luxury, Upscale, Moderate, and Budget. Readers found the Ritz-Carlton, Homewood Suites, Renaissance, Drury Inn & Suites, and Microtel Inn & Suites...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 3, 2010 | News
Flooring manufacturer Shaw Industries Group has received the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Recycler of the Year award for the third consecutive year. The honor recognizes Shaw’s recycling efforts, such as the Evergreen Nylon Recycling program, which...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 3, 2010 | News
Home2 Suites by Hilton signed on six hotels in Q1, with 60 franchise applications approved as of March 31. Locations of the mid-tier, extended stay brand include Mobile, Alabama; Amarillo, Texas; Hot Springs, Arkansas; Alexandria, Louisiana; D’Iberville,...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 3, 2010 | News
The 202-key Le Meridien in Center City Philadelphia is scheduled to open this month. The hotel, which has just been acquired by HEI Hotels & Resorts, will occupy a former YMCA, built in the Georgian revival style in 1912 and designed by architect Horace...
by Alissa Ponchione | May 3, 2010 | News
Starwood has announced plans for W Abu Dhabi, the first for the W brand in the United Arab Emirates. Located on the waterfront of Al Bateen Wharf, the hotel will boast five pools along with an impressive 54,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The...
