Boston Welcomes W Hotel

Boston Welcomes W Hotel

W Hotels has opened a property in Boston, the brand’s ninth in 2009. The 235-room W Boston and the Residences at W Boston is a collaboration among architect William Rawn, TRO Jung|Brannen, and Bentel & Bentel. The designers have created an urban oasis pays...
aloft Abu Dhabi Heats Water with Solar Panels

aloft Abu Dhabi Heats Water with Solar Panels

The 408-key aloft Abu Dhabi, which opened October 25th, is supplying more than 90 percent of its hot water through energy harnessed from solar panels. Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), which owns the RMJM Architects-designed hotel, installed 560 panels...

Perkins+Will Calls Out Risky Chemicals

Perkins+Will is getting the word out about hazardous chemicals. Today the global design firm announced the creation of the Perkins+Will Precautionary List of 25 risky chemicals that designers, construction companies, and architects should be wary of.  The...

Carlson Hotels Adds 24 Properties in Q3

Carlson Hotels has added 24 new hotels and resorts to its worldwide portfolio in the third quarter of 2009. The new properties span 11 countries and include the brands Radisson and Radisson Blu, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, and Park Inn. The company also...

Guestroom 20X Seeks Submissions

Guestroom 20X, a special exhibit showcasing innovative technologies for the guestroom, is seeking the latest in high-tech features and projects for display at the 2010 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), June 22-24 at the Orange County...