by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 5, 2010 | News
At the start of New York Fashion Week on February 11, Starwood will announce that it has hired a fashion director for the W brand to increase its presence in the clothing industry. Stylist Amanda Ross has consulted for designers including Elie Tahari, Dennis Basso and...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 5, 2010 | News
Starwood Hotels has pulled the brand from Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square because the hotel did not meet the chain’s new upscale standards. In a press release, the hotelier says it is "exploring a variety of options to maximize the long-term value of...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 5, 2010 | News
The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City has unveiled Vander Bar, named by the winners of the "Name Our Bar" contest. The winners of the contest—Victor Anderson, Lucile Anthony, Christine Kepakis, Parker Lawrence, and Michael Smith—were selected from...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 4, 2010 | News
AIA New Orleans has announced the recipients of the 2010 Design Awards. Nine of 70 entrants received the honors, whose theme of “Recovery & Progress” demonstrates the chapter’s goal to raise awareness of the importance of great design in...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 4, 2010 | News
Scheduled to open this summer, the 36-story InterContinental New York Times Square is on track to become the largest hotel to achieve LEED status. The Gensler-designed property, with interiors by Jeffrey Beers International will feature sustainable materials such as...
