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Marriott Announces Search for Entrepreneur to Operate Container Bar
The winner will receive up to $30,000 in seed money, guidance, and a pre-constructed, small-scale bar built inside a 20-by-8-foot shipping container.
May 19, 2015
Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Acquired by Carey Watermark Investors
Following the acquisition, the hotel will see a $21.3 million renovation later this year, though a designer has not been selected yet.
May 19, 2015
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Hotels + Resorts
Yabu Pushelberg Completes Renovations at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Owners of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, David Chang and Goodwin Gaw,
have taken over management of the property and appointed longtime
collaborator Brett Blass as COO.
May 19, 2015
IHG to Open Second Hotel Indigo in the UAE
The 170-room property will serve as the company’s second Hotel Indigo in the UAE and third in the Middle East with 10 more IHG properties due to open in the next three to five years.
May 18, 2015
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Hotels + Resorts
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa Opens in Malaysia
Located in Borneo, the 101-room property is Marriott’s second on the island and the eighth in Malaysia.
May 18, 2015
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Hotels + Resorts
Kimpton Hotels Debuts Skyline Collection at Hotel Palomar San Diego
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants debuted its 50-room, surf-inspired Skyline Collection at the Hotel Palomar San Diego. Comprising 30 guestrooms, 12 s
May 18, 2015
The Grafton on Sunset to Debut Renovated Interiors
Locally based Forchielli Glynn’s transformation of the hotel includes the exterior, public spaces, restaurant, bar, lounge, and guestrooms and suites.
May 15, 2015
Starwood Launches the Westin Jekyll Island
Memphis-based LLW Architects designed the five-story, U-shaped hotel to meet LEED Silver specifications and minimize its environmental impact.