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HBA Wraps Up China World Tower in Beijing

HBA/Hirsch Bedner has completed its work on the interiors of the China World Tower in Beijing, designed by architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). In addition to outfitting the…

News October 18

Le Meridien Istanbul in the Works

Starwood will open its first Le Meridien in Istanbul in fall 2011. Designed by Turkish architect Emre Arolat with interiors by Metex Design Group in conjunction with Le Meridien brand…

News October 18

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Presents Wallworks

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will take hotel art to the next level with “Wallworks,” a series of murals by four contemporary artists: Shepard Fairey, Retna, Kenny Scharf, and Shinique…

News October 18

Hyatt Plans 11 Hotels in China

Hyatt Hotels has signed management agreements for 11 new properties in China’s emerging cities and resort destinations. The planned hotels include: Park Hyatt Changbaishan Hyatt Regency Changbaishan Hyatt Regency Changchun…

News October 15

Commercial Real Estate Investment Heads to Recovery Mode

The commercial real estate investment market has stepped firmly into recovery mode, according to Jones Lang LaSalle‘s Fall 2010 Investor Sentiment survey. The survey included responses from more than 200…

News October 15

Doubletree Unveils New Global Brand Identity

Hilton Worldwide has introduced a new logo and name for Doubletree, now known as DoubleTree by Hilton. The changes are part of the brand’s first phase of a renewed global…

News October 15

Greg Farrar Named CEO of Trade Only Design Library

TODL (Trade Only Design Library) has named Greg Farrar as its CEO. Farrar, former president of Nielsen Business Media, will work side by side with TODL founder and chairman Stacey…

News October 15

Bar Basque Opens in New York City

Taking design and cuisine cues from Spain’s Basque region, Bar Basque has opened its doors at Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel, in New York City. Artist and conceptual designer Syd Mead,…

News October 15

2010 Hotel Transaction Volume Forecast Rises $2 Billion

Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels (JLLH) has released its updated U.S. hotel transaction forecast, which notes deal volume increasing to $6.5 billion from $4.5 billion for 2010. Year-to-date, hotel deal volume…

News October 14