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Hotel Andaluz Earns LEED Gold

Hotel Andaluz in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has earned LEED Gold certification. “The hotel underwent a $30 million renovation in 2009 with an eye on sustainability,” says owner Gary Goodman. “At…

News May 5

New Guestrooms Revealed at Grand Hyatt Kauai

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has completed renovations to its 603 guestrooms, helmed by design firm WATG. The redesigned accommodations bring the richness of the island indoors with elements…

News May 5

ELLE Spa Comes to Eden Roc Renaissance

Photo by Brett Hufziger ELLE magazine is expanding into the health and wellness business with its first luxury spa, slated to open in June at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami…

News May 4

Ultra-Green Hotel in the Works for Singapore

The Pan Pacific Hotel Group will open Park Royal on Pickering Hotel, a $283 million sustainable property in Singapore, according to GlobeSt. Green features will include a rainwater harvesting system,…

News May 4

Pollack and Weitzner Consolidate

Textile company Pollack and wallcovering firm Weitzner Limited have joined forces. “The Pollack and Weitzner merger is a textbook example of the perfect business consolidation,” says Rick Sullivan, president, CEO,…

News May 4

Paradisus Resort Slated for Costa Rica

Sol Melia has announced plans for Paradisus Papagayo Bay in Costa Rica, slated to open in July 2013. The luxury eco-resort-whose design cascades to the beach below-will feature 381 guestrooms…

News May 4

Amy Kim Designs Gallery Nightclub in Las Vegas

Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas has debuted, featuring the work of Amy Kim of Los Angeles-based AK DesignNETWORK. Relying on the beauty and inspiration of homes and…

News May 3

Gaylord Launches Sustainability Program

Gaylord Entertainment has launched “GET Green,” its corporate sustainability program. Long-term goals include reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015 and pursuing LEED certification for…

News May 3

In Memoriam: Gerald L. ‘Jerry’ Allison of WATG

Recognized throughout the world for his contribution to the advancement of tourism and his commitment to the environment, Gerald L. “Jerry” Allison, FAIA, passed away April 22, 2011, at the…

News May 3