by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
His World’s a Stage David Rockwell finds a kinship between hospitality and theater design. There has long been a kinship between stage design and hospitality, but few know its sweet spot better than David Rockwell, who has triumphed at both. With theatricality...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Free Spirit An interview with Jerry DeSouza, creative director of Spa Esprit Group By Tara Mastrelli Jerry DeSouza isn’t your typical spa guy. As creative director of Singapore-based Spa Esprit Group, he’s not only trying to change the grooming industry,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Hotel I love for its design Delano, South Beach-it’s classic, grand, graceful, dramatic, playful, soulful…memorable and enduring Dream project My own hotel brand: UrbanSafari Guilty pleasure The usual…and I don’t...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Man with a Plan Starwood’s Paul James talks about St. Regis’sparkly new spa concept, crafting indigenous experiences, and paying homage to Peggy Guggenheim. By Stacy Shoemaker Rauen Paul James is a man on a growth mission. As the global brand leader for...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 14, 2014 | News
This year’s HD Americas, taking place September 16-17th at the Miami Beach Convention Center, will offer a wealth of opportunities for the hospitality industry-including site visits to discover the details behind two of the hippest hotels on Miami Beach....
