by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 3, 2015 | People
Founded in 2008, New York-based BHDM Design is led by partners Dan Mazzarini and Brian Humphrey, who have together worked on hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets for more than 35 years. The team’s portfolio includes an array of Manhattan eateries, including Omar’s,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2015 | News
MGM Resorts International will soon unveil a controlled REIT, MGM Growth Properties (MGP), that will assume an estimated $4 billion of the company’s debt with an aim to decrease total debt and increase stock price. “MGM Resorts is creating a new growth platform to...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2015 | News
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) will soon open its first Miami office to better align with Latin American hospitality developments. Founded in 1965, HBA specializes in hospitality interior design services across the globe, with its downtown Miami location expected to...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2015 | People
On a sunny October day, Alexandra Champalimaud met with editor and writer Nancy Novogrod, formerly of Travel + Leisure and House & Garden magazines. Longtime friends and frequent travel companions, the two enjoyed a leisurely lunch and conversation with HD’s...
by Alissa Ponchione | Nov 2, 2015 | People
Ömer Acar has worked his way up the hotel ranks—from assistant restaurant manager to director of F&B to his current position as the corporate director of asset management for Western Europe at Katara Hospitality. The Qatar-based hotel owner, developer,...