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HBA 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 1

Shangri-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 1

Hilton 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…

News September 28

MGM Grand Wraps Up $160 Million Guestroom Makeover

MGM Grand in Las Vegas has revealed new designs for its 3,570 guestrooms and 642 suites in the main tower, created by the team at MGM Resorts International Design. In…

News September 28

Rosewood Mayakoba Reopens in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Rosewood Mayakoba has reopened in Mexico’s Riviera Maya following a four-week, $1.6 million renovation. Architect and interior designer Jose Manuel Martinez Marquez oversaw the project, which included the addition of…

News September 28

Domino’s Unveils New Store Concept

Domino’s Pizza has launched a new store design, developed in partnership with Chute Gerdeman. The “Pizza Theater” will showcase pizza makers as they hand toss fresh dough and custom make…

News September 27

Hotel Chandler Undergoes $10 Million Renovation in New York

Hotel Chandler has unveiled the results of its $10 million top-to-bottom makeover in New York’s Flatiron district. Interior designer Jane Capellini maintains the charm and historic integrity of the 1905…

News September 27

HD Boutique Draws 4,000 Attendees

Earlier this month, the country’s best manufacturers and designers in the hospitality industry descended upon Miami Beach for HD Boutique. The event, which took place September 11-12, 2012, featured more…

News September 27

Riu Palace Slated for Costa Rica

The Riu Palace Costa Rica is on track to open in the country’s Guanacaste region. The luxury seafront resort calls for 538 guestrooms, five restaurants, five bars, a nightclub, four…

News September 27