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San Diego’s Ivy Hotel to Fly Andaz Flag

Hyatt Hotels Corporation‘s Andaz brand will make its San Diego debut in the property currently known as Ivy Hotel. The 1914 hotel reopened in May 2007 following a transformation by…

News January 13

Ritz-Carlton Makes a Date with Aruba

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and the government of Aruba have announced plans for a 320-room oceanfront resort on the island’s famed Palm Beach. Slated to open in late 2010, the…

News January 13

Regent Makes Plans for India

Carlson Hotels Worldwide is expanding its luxury Regent Hotels & Resorts brand into India with a hotel in Gurgaon, a New Delhi satellite city. The 160-room hotel will feature a…

News January 13

Andaz Makes New York City Debut

Hyatt has opened its first Andaz hotel in New York City with the 253-key Andaz Wall Street. David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group have integrated warm saturated color, natural materials,…

News January 12

Gasser Chair Company Names Mark Gasser President

Mark Gasser has assumed the role of president of Gasser Chair Company. He replaces Gary Gasser, who will continue to serve as the company’s chairman and CEO. In his new…

News January 12

Four Seasons Beirut Debuts

After 10 years of planning and five years of construction, Four Seasons Beirut has opened its doors. Designed by architectural firm Dar Al Handasa with interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon, the…

News January 12

Hotwire: Philadelphia Hotel Rates in Decline

Hotel rates are still in decline in many popular U.S. metro areas as the recession lingers on, according to Hotwire’s monthly Hotel Rate Report released yesterday (January 11th).  Philadelphia experienced…

News January 12

Philippe Starck Sparkles at Palazzina Grassi

Designer Philippe Starck has created a sparkling jewel that redefines the Venice experience with Palazzina Grassi (PG), a Design Hotels member. Hotelier Emanuele Garosci hired Starck to transform a 16th…

News January 12

Axor Launches Design Studios Across North America

Axor, the designer brand of plumbing products manufacturer Hansgrohe, has rolled out the Axor Design Studio program. At the heart of the North American showrooms is a 15-foot display reflecting…

News January 12