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Orient-Express Acquires Peruvian Hotel

Orient-Express Hotels has acquired its fifth property in Peru, Hotel Rio Sagrado, for $7 million. Situated in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the rustic two-story hotel features 21 suites…

News December 30

Two Chicago-Area Hotels Shutter

Two suburban Chicago hotels are closing their doors due to the economy and increasing competition, according to a story in the Chicago Sun-Times. The 467-room Wyndham O’Hare is shutting down…

News December 30

Survey: Value Remains Focus for Travelers in 2010

Travelers will continue to seek value from hotels, dining, and airlines doing into 2010, according to the most recent installment of the travelhorizons™ survey co-authored by Ypartnership and the U.S.…

News December 29

Fairwood Buddies Café – Hong Kong

Fast food restaurant design is nothing new for Hong Kong-based designer Danny Chan. An alumnus of Steve Leung Designers Ltd., Chan contributed to the hip re-branding of Maxim’s Fast Food…

Projects December 29

Golden Bear Lodge & Spa Opens at Cap Cana Resort

Targeting golf enthusiasts, Golden Bear Lodge & Spa has made its debut at the Cap Cana luxury development in the Dominican Republic. The 126-suite facility, designed by Mexican architectural firm…

News December 29

Kalispel Tribe Unveils Hotel and Spa Near Spokane

The Kalispel Tribe has opened a 250-room hotel and spa at its Northern Quest Resort & Casino near Spokane. A tribal influence defines the property, designed by Hnedak Bobo Group…

News December 29

India Hotel Earns Country’s First LEED Platinum Designation

The 292-room ITC Hotel Royal Gardenia in Bengaluru, India, has earned the country’s first LEED Platinum rating from the Indian Green Building Council. ITC—which claims to be the only company…

News December 28

Trump Tower New York Embarks on $30 Million Renovation in January

Trump International Hotel & Tower New York will begin renovating its 167 guestrooms and suites in January. The $30 million project will happen in two phases, with half the rooms…

News December 28

Sonesta Hotels Announces First U.S. Franchise

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced its first U.S. franchise, the 341-key Sonesta Hotel Orlando Downtown. The existing property, which recently completed a comprehensive $10 million renovation, has a rooftop…

News December 28