John Lenaas Passes Away

John Lenaas Passes Away

We at Hospitality Design (HD) magazine recently learned of the sudden passing of our friend and colleague John Lenaas on April 18 at his home in West New York, New Jersey. John, 69, was creative director of HD for more than two decades and during his tenure was...

Third Banyan Tree Resort Comes to Thailand

Banyan Tree Samui has debuted on the island of Koh Samui as the brand’s third resort in Thailand. The 78-unit property features three types of villas clustered on a private hill cove, each with its own pool, along with meeting facilities and the Rainforest, the...

Samuelson Furniture Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Samuelson Furniture, family owned and operated since 1935, is celebrating 75 years of being in business. The company started as the Invincible Parlor Frame Company, showcasing father and son Harry and Samuel Chalfin’s fine craftsmanship in woodworking.  ...

Formosa International Hotels to Acquire Regent

Regent Hotels, a luxury brand currently owned by Carlson and operates under a master franchise agreement with the Rezidor Hotel Group, has been sold to Formosa International Hotels Corporation (FIHC). The acquisition also includes the hotel management and lease...
India’s First New-Build Holiday Inn Debuts

India’s First New-Build Holiday Inn Debuts

IHG has unveiled its first new-build Holiday Inn in India, the 225-room Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport. The hotel offers a wide selection of F&B outlets, including Saptami, an all-day restaurant with seven interactive live stations; Saptami Express, a...