Sophia’s Supper Club Debuts in Austin

Housed in the basement of Austin’s historic 1918 Stratford Arms Building, Sophia’s supper club has opened, offering a modern twist on Italian-American cuisine. Featuring both masculine and feminine design elements, the space is designed with service industry...

Taj Hotels’ Latest Property Opens in India

Taj Hotels and Resorts has announced the arrival of its latest property, the Gateway Resort Pushkar Bypass Ajmer in Rajasthan, India. Designed in the region’s signature royal style, the 81-room resort is nestled in the heart of the Avralli Mountains, acting as a...

Marriott-Starwood Merger Gets Final Approval

Following a 10-month courtship, Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts have completed its $12.2 billion merger transaction. The two companies yesterday received antitrust approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the final regulatory approval...

Gleneagles

Recently purchased by Ennismore, Scotland’s historic Gleneagles has completed the first phase of a multi-part renovation. London-based Goddard Littlefair refurbished 30 of the property’s 232 rooms and suites; London firm David Collins Studio renovated the iconic...

Morgans Hotels Receives Revised Takeover Bid

Morgans Hotels Group has delayed its consideration of sbe’s $82 million acquisition bid to assess an unsolicited takeover proposal from a company identified as Bidder V in SEC filings. The bid cited a potentially new financing source that would provide up to $500...