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Michael F. Maurer Joins Perkins Eastman as Principal in Chicago
A registered architect in Illinois and Colorado, Maurer has worked as a design principal, project architect-designer, and team leader for developer-driven hospitality projects for more than 25 years.
June 10, 2015
WATG to Design Zhuhai ShiRong Le Meridien Hotel & Resort in China
Owned by Zhuhai Doumen District Shirong Industry, the 300-room hotel
will be situated on a 12.5-hectare delta and include mixed-use elements.
June 9, 2015

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Unveils Sheraton Lake Como Hotel
Previously known as the Grand Hotel di Como Srl, the property was renovated by Italian architect Ruggero Venelli to incorporate natural materials and a neutral palette.
June 9, 2015
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Hotels + Resorts
AC Hotel Miami Beach Opens
Designed by Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture, the hotel’s interiors were imagined with a minimalist aesthetic.
June 9, 2015
Northwood Investors to Sell New York Palace Hotel
The transaction is scheduled to close this summer.
June 8, 2015

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ID Studio 4 Completes Del Frisco’s Restaurant in Woodlands, Texas
Located in the Woodlands community on Restaurant Row at Hughes Landing on Lake Woodlands, the eatery is Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group's second in the Houston area.
June 8, 2015

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Hotels + Resorts
Rockwell Group Europe Completes the Spa at Virgin Hotels Chicago
The company plans on making the spa a brand standard for all Virgin
Hotels, however each spa will feature a different design and amenities
based on its location.
June 5, 2015

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Hotels + Resorts
Hotel Zephyr Debuts $32 Million Redesign
The 361-room waterfront hotel features a maritime theme and is located
near Pier 39, the Alcatraz ferries, and Ghirardelli Square.
June 5, 2015

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Jumeirah Group Appoints Robert Swade as Group COO
Swade will be responsible for all international Jumeirah Group hotel and
commercial operations, managing the company’s development team, and
further expanding the brand’s portfolio.