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Study Explores Asthma Triggers in Built Environment

Design firm Perkins+Will has released a new report on the impact of the built environment on asthma. “Healthy Environments: A Compilation of Substances Linked to Asthma” identifies 374 substances commonly…

News August 13

Hilton Milwaukee Renovates Lobby Lounge

Aiming for the vibe of an old-school cocktail lounge, Hilton Milwaukee has wrapped up its redesign of the lobby lounge. Known as Monarch Lounge, the space boasts an Art Deco…

News August 13

Former Marriott in Hartford Converts to Sheraton

A Marriott hotel near Hartford, Connecticut, has reflagged as Sheraton Hartford South Hotel. A $6 million renovation will transform the property and bring it to brand standards. Plans call for…

News August 10

Vivienne Tam Designs Slippers for Hilton Chinese Guests

Fashion designer Vivienne Tam has designed limited-edition slippers for guests at Hilton Huanying as part of Hilton Worldwide’s welcome program for Chinese travelers. The cushy footwear features a mirrored design…

News August 10

Robert Beck, Former Cornell Hotel School Dean, Dies at 91

Robert Beck, the second dean of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, has died from a stroke. He was 91. Many considered Beck a pioneer in the industry, as he…

News August 10

Renaissance Arrives in Istanbul

The Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel has opened its doors in Turkey. The property’s 212 guestrooms and suites feature luxury bedding and Bosphorus views. F&B options include a lobby bar, bistro,…

News August 9

Online Exclusive – Marquee Sydney

The team behind Strategic Tao Group recently transplanted its über-successful New York and Las Vegas nightclub concept, Marquee, the Star in Sydney, the city’s premier entertainment destination. “We felt that…

Projects August 9

Choice Opens 88 Hotels in Q2

Choice Hotels has opened 88 hotels in Q2 across 34 states and seven countries. The debuts represent 6,700 guestrooms, bringing the company’s total to more than 498,000. Key openings include…

News August 9

Aloft Journeys to South Korea

Aloft Hotels will make its South Korea debut in late 2014 with a 120-key property in Suwon. Amenities will include a lounge, an all-day-dining restaurant, recreational facility, and meeting space.…

News August 9