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Jon Kennedy Joins GrandStay Hospitality

Jon D. Kennedy has joined GrandStay Hospitality as senior vice president of franchise development. The industry veteran brings 39 years of experience to his new role, including specialization in start-up…

News February 8

The Veranda Resort Debuts in Turks and Caicos

Grace Bay Resorts has unveiled the 5-Star Veranda Resort in Providenciales in Turks and Caicos. Situated on 11 acres (including 800 feet of beachfront), the $80 million residential-style resort offers…

News February 8

Shangri-La Signs on for Chongqing, China Hotel

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed on to manage a hotel in Chongqing, China, scheduled to open in late 2011. Designed by the East China Architectural Design Institute, the 469-room…

News February 8

Fairmont Pacific Rim Opens in Vancouver

The 377-room Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver is making a glamorous debut in time for the Winter Olympics. Art plays a leading role in the hotel, beginning with the building’s…

News February 5

Garrett Leather Makes It to Super Bowl

Garrett Leather Corporation has installed more than 6,000 square feet of its Caressa Pewter product for seating in the suites at Sun Life Stadium for the Super Bowl this weekend.

News February 5

LG Hausys Surfaces, Aloft Announce Student Design Challenge

LG Hausys Surfaces and Starwood are calling for entries for the 2010 LG Hausys Surfaces Student Design Challenge with Aloft Hotels. The competition challenges students throughout North America to design…

News February 5

W to Hire Fashion Director

At the start of New York Fashion Week on February 11, Starwood will announce that it has hired a fashion director for the W brand to increase its presence in…

News February 5

Starwood Looks to Redevelop Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square

Starwood Hotels has pulled the brand from Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square because the hotel did not meet the chain’s new upscale standards. In a press release, the hotelier says…

News February 5

Roosevelt Hotel Introduces Vander Bar

The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City has unveiled Vander Bar, named by the winners of the "Name Our Bar" contest. The winners of the contest—Victor Anderson, Lucile Anthony, Christine…

News February 5