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Online Exclusive! The Bedford – Chicago
For the Bedford, a new restaurant and bar inside a transformed 1920s historic private bank in Chicago’s Wicker Park, Anne Smith, director of operations for Salita Development, wanted a space…
Projects October 26IHG to Reposition Crowne Plaza
IHG will reposition its 400-hotel portfolio if the upscale Crowne Plaza brand through a three-pronged, multi-year approach. The first phase, “Freshen Up,” is currently underway and focuses on raising product…
News October 26Hotel Sierra King of Prussia Debuts
Hotel Sierra King of Prussia has opened its doors near Philadelphia with plans to transition to an extended-stay Hyatt House early next year. Highlights include guest suites with fully equipped…
News October 26Hilton Worldwide Reduces Energy Use by 6.6 Percent
Hilton Worldwide has released the 2010 results of LightStay, the company’s sustainability measurement for its portfolio of 10 brands. Hilton saved more than $74 million in utility costs as a…
News October 25Newsweek Recognizes Mohawk for Environmental Performance
Newsweek has again recognized Mohawk Industries for its position in environmental performance. For the third consecutive year, the flooring manufacturer placed in the magazine’s annual ranking of the 500 greenest…
News October 25
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Maldives Unveils Water Villas
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi in Maldives has opened the Ocean Pearls, a cluster of over-water villas located 2,600 from the main island and suspended on platforms above the sea. Each spacious has…
News October 25
Hilton Signs on for Hotels in Lebanon, UAE
Hilton Worldwide will convert two hotels in Beirut, Lebanon, and develop the first Waldorf Astoria hotel for Dubai. Opening in early 2012, Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand will target business travelers…
News October 25Viceroy Enters Middle East
The Viceroy Hotel Group has entered the Middle East, rebranding the Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi as Yas Viceroy. The property showcases a refurbished lobby by design firm Poltrona Frau…
News October 25Ai3 to Open West Coast Office
Atlanta-based ai3, Inc., is opening a West coast office in San Francisco. The design studio’s new location, led by ai3 founding partner Joe Remling, is already working with several existing…
News October 24
