by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2009 | News
aloft Bolingbrook has opened its doors in greater Chicago. The new-build hotel offers 155 loft-inspired rooms that feature nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, the brand’s signature bed, roomy walk-in showers, and amenities created by Bliss Spa. Also...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2009 | News
ASID with Hospitality Design (HD) are calling for entries for the Earth-Minded Awards (EMAs), which recognize innovative sustainable design in hospitality. Submissions are due March 1 and winners will be publicized within HD and at the 2010 Hospitality Design...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2009 | News
By identifying four areas—people, processes, product, and planet – Wilsonart brings its ideas and actions about sustainability online. Its newly launched website aims to offer information about the green elements of the company’s products, as well as...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2009 | News
In 2008, the U.S. lodging industry posted pre-tax profits of $25.8 billion and $140.6 billion in sales, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) annual Lodging Industry Profile, which also reported a record 58 million international...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2009 | News
The Rocco Forte Collection is introducing its brand to the Middle East when a new hotel opens next year in Abu Dhabi. Architectural firm WS Atkins and Partners is designing the 12-floor curved glass structure. Under the guidance of Olga Polizzi, director of design for...