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China Converts Soviet Aircraft Carrier into Luxury Hotel
A military theme park in Tianjin, China, will house a 148-room luxury hotel within a converted Soviet aircraft carrier. Expected to open this year, the property will have three opulent…
News January 9Alan Leibman Named CEO of Kerzner International
Kerzner International Holdings Limited has appointed Alan Leibman CEO. Sol Kerzner will remain as the company’s chairman, working closely with Leibman on the overall corporate strategy and planned growth of…
News January 9ForrestPerkins Names Pamela Parsons VP of Operations
ForrestPerkins has named Pamela Parsons vice president of operations. The industry veteran-who’s a licensed architect, a certified interior designer, and LEED Accredited Professional-will work closely with the firm’s principals and…
News January 9Acanto Hotel Completes $5 Million Renovation in Mexico
Acanto Boutique Hotel has wrapped up a $5 million renovation in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The property, a member of Great Hotels of the World, features 14 additional guestrooms outfitted…
News January 6Hotel to Occupy Former Tampa Courthouse
The old federal courthouse in downtown Tampa, Florida, will become a hotel, according to the Tampa Tribune. Development Services Group will redevelop the 107-year-old building with help from construction firm…
News January 6Global Hotel Transactions to Remain Steady in 2012
Global hotel investment volumes reached $30 billion in 2011- an increase of 13 percent over 2010 volume-and Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels forecasts a similar figure for transactions in 2012. “So…
News January 5
Bellagio Wraps Up Guestroom Refurbishment
Bellagio has unveiled the opulent $70 million redesign of its 2,568 resort rooms in the main tower. “We want guests to feel inspired from the moment they step off the elevator,”…
News January 5David Rockwell to Design Set of New Houdini Show
David Rockwell has signed on as producer and set designer for Houdini, slated to debut on Broadway during the 2013-2014 season. The show, written by Aaron Sorkin, will star Hugh…
News January 5IHG Sets Sights on Laos
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will develop its first hotel in Laos, the 200-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane in the capital city. The company also has signed an agreement for Crowne Plaza…
News January 5
