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Shangri-La Heads to Tibet

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will open a 350-room resort in Lhasa, Tibet China, the highest region on earth, in 2012. The hotel will include modern interpretations of traditional Tibetan architecture,…

News June 3

Independent Hotels Form Luxury Lodges of Australia

Fifteen of Australia’s independent hospitality properties have formed Luxury Lodges of Australia, an association that promotes unique experiential hotels to both domestic and international travelers. The member properties include wilderness…

News June 2

Hilton Opens Its Largest Property in Asia Pacific

Hilton Worldwide has opened its largest hotel in Asia Pacific, the 1,052-room Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk in Japan. The property, formerly a JAL Resort, offers ocean views and will undergo…

News June 2

Hemanshu Parwani Appointed EVP of Wilson Associates

Design firm Wilson Associates has appointed Hemanshu Parwani as its new executive vice president and CFO. In his new role, Parwani will lead and coordinate worldwide activities while providing structure…

News June 2

Sparkling Hill Resort Shines in British Columbia

Sparkling Hill Resort and Wellness Hotel in Vernon, British Columbia, is celebrating its brilliant debut, thanks to the 1.9 million Swarovski crystals adorning the property. The destination, conceived by Gernot…

News June 2

Second Fairmont Hotel Debuts in Zimbali, South Africa

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has unveiled the 154-key Fairmont Zimbali Resort, which joins the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge along South Africa’s eastern coast. The property’s trademark elements include spectacular ocean views,…

News June 2

Online Exclusive! The Chanler – Newport, Rhode Island

“We wanted to create a fine property reminiscent of the European boutique places we had stayed in while traveling there,” explains hotelier Jeanie Shufelt of the Chanler, a historic mansion-turned-hotel…

Projects June 2

Novotel Amsterdam City Undergoes Makeover

Novotel Amsterdam City has reopened following a major renovation that added meeting rooms and dining facilities and updated guestrooms. Boparai Associates handled the construction, while Proof Design oversaw interiors. The…

News June 1

Disneyland Hotel Embarks on Next Round of Changes

The Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California, is continuing its current renovation project with a new pool and water play area (featuring two slides), refurbishment of an existing pool, a new…

News June 1