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The Balmoral Launches Scotch Whiskey Bar

Rocco Forte’s the Balmoral in Edinburgh has unveiled Scotch Whiskey Bar.                           Designed by Olga Polizzi, the director of design for Rocco Forte Hotels, the bar features a palette of…

News September 9

Rockwell Group Designs Andaz Maui at Wailea

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and Spa has officially opened in Hawaii. Marking the 10th hotel to join the Andaz brand, the hotel launches as the first Andaz hotel in…

News September 9

Accor Takes Over Qantas Domestic Lounges

Accor plans to take over the operations for the majority of Qantas Domestic Lounges. Having managed Qantas’ first/business lounges in Sydney and Melbourne Airports for over five years, Accor will…

News September 6

HBA Releases Design Details for Grand Hyatt Shenyang

Singapore-based HBA recently completed the 353-room Grand Hyatt Shenyang in Northeast China. Reflecting Shenyang’s people, history, and commercial prominence, the design integrates contemporary brand standards with the influences of the…

News September 6

Trump Partners With BLT Prime at Trump National Doral Miami

The Trump Hotel Collection and ESquared Hospitality are partnering to launch BLT Prime at Trump National Doral Miami. Opening in February 2014, the steakhouse makes up part of the property’s…

News September 6

Andre Balazs Sells Stake in the Standard Brand

André Balazs has sold a majority interest in the Standard hotel brand. 

 Under the terms of the private placement, Balazs will remain as active chairman and a significant shareholder,…

News September 5

Michael Gross Resigns as CEO of Morgans Hotel Group Co.

Michael Gross has stepped down from his position as CEO of Morgans Hotel Group Co. Jason Kalisman, the company’s chairman of the board of directors, has been named CEO on…

News September 5

U.S. Lodging Industry to Continue Strong Performance


In the September edition of Hotel Horizons, a quarterly industry report, PKF Hospitality Research, LLC predicted continued strong performance within the U.S. lodging industry.     “It is very rare…

News September 5

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Enters South Korea

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is set to debut in South Korea with the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. Currently under construction, the hotel is projected to open in May 2015.…

News September 4