Viana Hotel and Spa Awarded LEED Certification

The USGBC has awarded LEED Certification to the Viana Hotel and Spa in Westbury, New York. Led by the Cotocon Group, New York-based Hero Architects, and New York-based firm Twig, the hotel marks Long Island’s only green-built feng shui hotel.
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The Luxury Collection Debuts in Ukraine

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the Hotel Bristol in Odessa, Ukraine. Marking the Luxury Collection’s entry into Ukraine when it opens early next year, the opening reinforces the brand’s plans to surpass 100 hotels in the next...

Strong Transaction Volumes Shown for 2013

 Global commercial real estate markets continued to rally in 2013 with transaction volumes in the first half of 2013 up 11 percent over 2012, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Capital Markets research. Direct commercial real estate investment volumes in Q2 of 2013...

Dwp | next to Design Ronnefelt Lifestyle Tea Lounge

Bangkok-based design firm dwp | next has entered into an agreement with J.T.Ronnefeldt KG to create the Ronnefeldt Lifestyle Tea lounge concept throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. “dwp | next prides itself on working with prestigious companies,...

Hotel Outlook for 2013 into 2014 Improves

While transient bookings are still driving growth in both occupancy and ADR for hotels, the group outlook for the remainder of 2013 is stronger than it has been in past months, according to data from the June 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR)....