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Starwood Slates Two Hotels for China Ski Resort

Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open a dual-branded ski resort complex this summer in China’s Changbai Mountains. The Westin Changbaishan Resort will offer unspoiled mountain views, ski-in/ski-out access, fine-dining venues,…

News April 5

JCJ Architecture Designs Resorts World Casino New York City

JCJ Architecture has completed the first phase of the Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens. The firm worked with Genting, the casino’s owner, to transform the existing Aqueduct…

News April 4

Paradisus Palma Real Undergoes Transformation in Dominican Republic

Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, has wrapped up its extensive expansion and makeover. Many of the upgrades are targeted toward the all-inclusive luxury resort’s Royal Service guests.…

News April 4

The Pod 39 Comes to New York in Late Spring

Richard Born and Ira Drukier of BD Hotels will open the Pod 39 hotel in New York City later this spring. A converted building on 39th Street-which once housed Allerton…

News April 4

Online Exclusive! Hotel DO – Barcelona, Spain

The family-run Majó Grau Group has opened its first boutique hotel in Barcelona’s ancient city center on the faded, albeit famous, Plaça Reial. Dubbed Hotel DO, the hotel group is…

Projects April 4

Algonquin in New Brunswick Gets a New Owner, Makeover

New Castle Hotels & Resorts and Southwest Properties have purchased the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. The historic Tudor-style property will close in September for more than…

News April 3

Courtyard by Marriott Journeys to Mexico City

Courtyard Mexico City Airport has opened as the brand’s first hotel in the capital of Mexico. The 288-key property has distinctive lobby spaces, including its signature Refreshing Business product. The…

News April 3

Hawaii Hotels Earn Green Awards from State

Five Hawaii hotels are among recipients of the state’s annual Green Business awards, which recognize companies and organizations that operate in a sustainable manner. According to MauiNow.com, those properties include:…

News April 3

Sheraton Expands Network of Signature Spas

Sheraton Hotels is on track to open 23 of its signature Shine Spas by 2015, with 12 of those debuting this year in Asia. Properties include Sheraton Macao, Sheraton Xian…

News April 3