by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 7, 2012 | News
IHG has signed eight management agreements for its new HUALUXE brand in China. Launched five months ago, the brand is specifically designed for Chinese consumers focusing on the unique aspects of Chinese etiquette, the importance of rejuvenation, status recognition,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 7, 2012 | News
Hotels in the Coachella Valley in the Southern California desert are getting refreshed as the economy improves, according to the Desert Sun. Among the properties and their upgrades: Hilton Palm Springs Resort: A $10 million-plus renovation to its 260 guestrooms, the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 6, 2012 | News
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts will unveil its urban resort concept in China later this year with properties slated for Shanghai and Tianjin. Debuting in October, Banyan Tree Shanghai On the Bund will provide river views from all 130 suites. Accommodations are...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 6, 2012 | News
Interior design and architecture firm F|H Design has appointed industry veterans Brenda Geoghagan and David Messersmith to lead the direction and expansion of its hospitality design team. Geoghagan comes to the firm from the hospitality division of Looney Ricks Kiss...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 6, 2012 | News
Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla near San Diego ha re-launched following a $4 million transformation. Gulla Jonsdottir of G+ Design and Claude-Anthony Marengo of Marengo Morton Architects were responsible for the design, which imparts a coastal-chic aesthetic. Each of...
