by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 27, 2016 | News
Santa Monica, California-based Studio Collective is at work on the new Bungalow Huntington Beach lounge and the restoration of the Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles. The historic Hotel Figueroa flaunts architectural detailing reminiscent of its Spanish roots. The firm...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 27, 2016 | News
Minor Hotels has announced the launch of its first Middle Eastern property with the acquisition of the 216-room Mövenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai. Beginning in July, the property will be rebranded under Minor’s AVANI brand as the AVANI Deira Dubai Hotel. AVANI was...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 27, 2016 | News
IHG has put forth $200 million in support of Crowne Plaza in the Americas region. The investment is part of the three-year Crowne Plaza Accelerate plan to ensure that the brand continues to adapt along with industry demands by creating cultural, high-tech, and...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 27, 2016 | News
The European Union (EU) has granted unconditional antitrust clearance for Marriott International to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts, completing one of the most significant stipulations of the multibillion-dollar deal. Marriott was involved in a bidding war for...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 24, 2016 | News
The 5-Star Leeu Estates has debuted in Franschhoek, South Africa. The 17-room boutique property is nestled between mountains and rivers in the Franschhoek valley on more than 168 acres of working vineyards. An extensive design team collaborated on the crafting of the...
