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Conrad Algarve Opens in Portugal
Built in the form of an 18th-century Portuguese palace, the 154-room Conrad Algarve has debuted in Portugal. Architectural firm Sigma and interior designer Miguel Cancio Martins integrate Moorish influences complemented…
News October 2Gaylord Entertainment Becomes Ryman Hospitality Properties
Marriott International has completed its acquisition of Gaylord Entertainment’s brand and hotel management company for $210 million. After the transaction, Gaylord has assumed the name Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Ryman…
News October 2Wyndham Worldwide’s Carbon Footprint Drops 5 Percent
Wyndham Worldwide reduced its carbon footprint by 5 percent, according to the company’s 2011 sustainability report. As it works towards its goal of dropping carbon emissions by 12 percent by…
News October 2
Palms Casino Renovates Guestrooms
Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has put the finishing touches on the redesign of all 428 rooms in its Palms Tower. Designed by Klai Juba and Seed Design, the…
News October 2Rosewood Eyes Thailand for Next Resort
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for a resort in Phuket, Thailand, opening in 2014. Located on nearly 2,000 feet of beachfront, the property calls for 87 villas, 20…
News October 2JW Marriott Heads to Cabo San Lucas
Marriott International will open a 300-key JW Marriott in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2015. Part of the master-planned Puerto Los Cabos development, the hotel will front 820 feet of…
News October 1HBA President Howard Pharr Retires
Following a 40-year career, HBA president Howard Pharr is retiring. Pharr, who joined HBA Atlanta in 1981, has been the company’s president since 1997. He has designed dozens of hotels,…
News October 1Shangri-La Toronto Debuts
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto has opened its doors. A hand-hewn stainless steel sculpture called Rising from contemporary Chinese artist Zhang Huan welcomes guests as it reaches from the street up the…
News October 1Hilton Enters Rio de Janeiro
Hilton Worldwide is marking its entry into Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the Hilton Barra, opening June 2014. The new-build hotel calls for 298 guestrooms, including an executive floor with…
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