by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 27, 2015 | News
Swissôtel the Bosphorus, Istanbul has unveiled 198 redesigned guestrooms and suites in its west wing, the first stage of its extensive renovation. Khuan Chew of London-based KCA International conceived a contemporary layout inspired by a fusion of Swiss...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 27, 2015 | News
Amandayan, Aman’s third property in China, opened recently in Lijiang. The hotel, built near the UNESCO-protected Old Town, comprises courtyard buildings and 35 suites with terrace views of Lijiang. “Adhering to the Aman philosophy, this property takes a...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 26, 2015 | News
The Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a boutique hotel in Ft. Lauderdale owned by Noble House Hotels & Resorts, recently completed the 1,400-square-foot Atlantic ballroom and Terrace, part of its multimillion-dollar expansion project.
The beachfront ballroom with...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 26, 2015 | News
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans to expand its St Regis, The Luxury Collection, and W Hotels brands to include 200 luxury hotels within the next two years, with 30 luxury properties opening in 2016 alone. Starwood will debut its brands in 19 new countries...
by Alissa Ponchione | Feb 26, 2015 | News
Hard Rock International has appointed Jon Lucas as the new executive vice president of hotel and casino operations. Lucas was previously the president of Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield Park, Ohio.
The 30-year hospitality veteran turned the Rocksino into a...