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Online Exclusive – Mercer One Thirteen, Chicago

It could have been a cold and cavernous 6,000-square-foot space, but Mercer One Thirteen is all warmth, thanks to Rocco Laudizio’s imaginative design approach. For this sprawling restaurant/lounge in Chicago’s…

Projects October 24

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Heads into Final Phase of Renovation

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona is entering the final phase of its five-year, $60 million renovation. Changes and additions will occur in the following areas: Palomino Conference Center: Adjacent to…

News October 24

Even Hotels Signs First Property

Even Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) new wellness hotel brand, has signed on for its first property. Opening in late 2014, the 230-key hotel in midtown Manhattan will feature indoor…

News October 24

Virgin Group Eyes New York for Hotel

Virgin Group is exploring a variety of neighborhoods for its first hotel in New York, according to the New York Post. “We love the energy of big market areas like…

News October 24

Banyan Tree Lands in Shanghai

Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund has opened, marking the debut of the brand’s urban resort concept in mainland China. Each of the 130 guestrooms captures views of Huangpu River…

News October 23

Hyatt Plans First Hotel in Sri Lanka

Hyatt Hotels will enter Sri Lanka in 2014 with the debut of Hyatt Regency Colombo. The hotel will feature 475 guestrooms and 84 serviced apartments, a lobby lounge, Regency Club…

News October 23

Hilton Columbus Downtown Debuts

The 532-room Hilton Columbus Downtown has opened its doors in Ohio’s state capital. A large lobby atrium showcases skylights to give an indoor-outdoor feel, while a 380,000-pound skybridge with a…

News October 23

Hilton Long Island Huntington Wraps Up $16 Million Makeover

Hilton Long Island/Huntington in Melville, New York, has completed its $16 million renovation. The revamped lobby features a new front desk and business center; adjacent is the new Basil’s Bistro…

News October 22

MGM Resorts Receives Approval to Build in Macau

MGM China Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, has received approval to develop a gaming resort in Cotai, Macau. The $2.5 billion property calls for 1,600 rooms, 500…

News October 22