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Mahekal Beach Resort to Open in Playa Del Carmen

Mahekal Beach Resort is opening December 15th following a $10 million redesign. The renovation added 122 grass thatched-roof bungalows, two swimming pools, one seaside Jacuzzi, two restaurants, and three bars.…

News November 25

Montage Kapalua Bay

“In terms of the design of Montage Kapalua Bay, the original architects here in Honolulu drew from their understanding of Hawaiian culture,” says designer Michael Crosby, principal at Dallas-based Wilson…

Projects November 25

Best Western International Expands in the Arabian Gulf

Best Western International has opened the BEST WESTERN Hawar Resort Hotel off the coast of Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf. “As Bahrain’s only private island resort, BEST WESTERN Hawar Resort…

News November 24

IHG Signs Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colombia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed for a new-build, 199-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Medellin, Colombia. 

The hotel will occupy one of two towers in the Palmanova luxury, mixed-use development,…

News November 24

YOO Hotels & Resorts Opens Aqua Boracay by YOO

YOO Hotels & Resorts has plans to open its first luxury resort residence in the Philippines—Aqua Boracay by YOO. Due for completion in winter 2015, the new beachfront hotel will…

News November 24

United and OTG Unveil Plans for Airline’s Newark Liberty Hub Design

United Airlines and OTG Management have unveiled a collaboration of chefs and designers, along with leading-edge electronic payment technology for the airline’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport.   In…

News November 21

Hostel Sector Shows Potential for Future Growth

According to a new report by global hotel consultancy HVS, the cost of hotel accommodation in major visitor locations is keeping the hostel and limited service concept at the forefront…

News November 21

DAS Architects to Redesign Georgia Resort

Philadelphia-based DAS Architects has been selected to create the new comprehensive branding and design for the Ocean Suites at Jekyll Island, as well as the resort’s adjacent café, on Jekyll…

News November 21

GlobalShop Partners with the International Interior Design Association

GlobalShop, North America’s largest annual event for retail design and shopper marketing, has announced a partnership with the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). IIDA will endorse, promote and act as…

News November 20