5 Questions for Justin Cucci

5 Questions for Justin Cucci

Tell us about the Edible Beats concept. Edible Beats is a collection of enticing ingredients—hospitality and food that is guest driven, groove-friendly design, and communicates a story above all. All of the Edible Beats restaurants take inspiration from the history...
Lessons Learned with Gary Dollens

Lessons Learned with Gary Dollens

Having spent his entire 30-plus-year hospitality career at Hyatt, Gary Dollens’ unconventional track up the proverbial corporate ladder has taken him from front of the house to operations to design and brand development. Doorman Hyatt Lodge Oakbrook, Illinois I took...
Wanda Hotels & Resorts Appoints Qian Jin as President

Wanda Hotels & Resorts Appoints Qian Jin as President

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has appointed Qian Jin as its new president. Qian will be responsible for managing the company’s international growth plan and collective goals. 

 “I am honored to be appointed to this role,” says Qian. “It is a very exciting time for Wanda...
Traveling through Asia with  D.B. Kim

Traveling through Asia with D.B. Kim

Current project load We had 17 new builds open in 2014, and 14 new builds will open in 2015 Favorite hotel There are a few hotels I like to stay in, but the first one that comes to mind is the Grand Hyatt in Seoul. John Morford designed the hotel, and he also designed...
5 Questions for Josh Wyatt

5 Questions for Josh Wyatt

What’s the vibe of the recent Generator openings in Paris and London? London was inspired by the local surroundings as well as the lyrical, creative, and literary history of the city and the UK. Each floor has a theme pertaining to these influences, with the bar...