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Peter French Appointed President of Raffles
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has appointed Peter French as president. He succeeds John Johnston, who is retiring at year’s end. Most recently, French held the dual role of regional vice…
News November 7The John Hardy Group Appoints Nathan Hall as Senior Project Director
The John Hardy Group has named Nathan Hall as senior project director. Hall, who started as an intern with the company in 2001, is currently working with a team of…
News November 7
Online Exclusive – Lumeria, Maui, Hawaii
Described as “Hawaii’s first educational adventure property,” the Lumeria Maui retreat in Makawao, according to Xorin Balbes-co-founder of Los Angeles- and Maui-based architecture and design firm TempleHome, who designed, renovated,…
Projects November 7J/Brice Design to Work on Haiti’s Karibe Hotel
J/Brice Design International will design a new wing for the Karibe Hotel & Spa in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The addition will include 100 luxury guestrooms, an upscale restaurant, and entertainment venue…
News November 6North Korea to Open Stalled Hotel
Nearly three decades ago, North Korea started building the 105-story pyramid-shaped Ryugyong Hotel in the capital city of Pyongyang. The project stalled in the ensuing years due to economic mismanagement…
News November 6Strategic Hotels’ President, CEO Resigns
Laurence Geller, founder, president, and CEO of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, has stepped down from his post. Raymond “Rip” Gellein, Jr., chairman of the company’s board of directors, will assume…
News November 6
Former Fortress Undergoes Restoration in India
A warrior fortress perched atop a granite hill is transforming into a luxury resort in India’s Jaipur District. Opening in late 2013, Alila Fort Bishangarh features original elements such as…
News November 5Hilton Worldwide Launches Mattress Recycling Program
Hilton Worldwide is installing new Serta mattresses and box springs across its portfolio while finding an eco-friendly way to divert old beds from the landfill. A recycling program will turn more…
News November 5
Hilton Cartagena Enhances Guestrooms
Hilton Cartagena in Colombia has wrapped up a multimillion-dollar renovation of its main-tower guestrooms. Local designers Juan Manual Garcia and German Lopez Barrera introduced the sea’s calming essence into the…
News November 5
