Hospitality Design

Adoba Sets Sights on Second Eco Hotel

Adoba Eco Hotel, a brand that bills itself as the first LEED hotel brand in the country, is finalizing its purchase of the former Hyatt Dearborn outside of Detroit. The…

Le Meridien Signs on for Chicago

Starwood’s Le Meridien brand will make its Chicagoland debut in early 2014, transforming the interiors and exterior of a former Renaissance hotel. Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center will combine…

Steigenberger Grandhotel Opens in Brussels

Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels has opened its doors for business. Housed behind a historic façade, the luxury property features 269 rooms, including 40 suites and a Royal Suite; Café Wiltcher’s…

Starwood Makes Big Plans for Growth in 2013

After signing 131 new hotel management and franchise agreements in 2012, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide looks to 2013 for continued growth. Nearly two-thirds of the company’s new hotels will…

Bar Pastoral, Chicago

For Bar Pastoral in Chicago, architect Matt Nardella, founder of local firm Moss Design, had his favorite type of clients: those who knew exactly what they wanted. “In this case…

Astrum Hotel to Open Later This Year in Greater Moscow

Vienna International Hotelmanagement will operate the 5-Star Astrum Hotel, opening in Shelkovo near Moscow at the end of 2013. Italian arts craftsman and designer Francesco Molon will be responsible for…

James Blesius Named Marketing Director for the Mitchell Group

The Mitchell Group has named James Blesius director of marketing. He will be responsible for establishing and implementing strategic and tactical communications plans designed to capitalize on market opportunities. Blesius…

Hotels Eye Growth in 2013

Hoteliers have big plans for growth in 2013, according to a recent poll from TravelClick. Hotel companies say they will expand their workforce and marketing budgets, as well as increase…

Waldorf Astoria Arrives in Berlin