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Jim Souza Joins IA Interior Architects

New York-based firm IA Interior Architects has announced the addition of Jim Souza to the team as director of restaurant practice. Holding more than 30 years of experience in the…

Alila Yangshuo to Open in July

The 117-room Alila Yangshuo is set to debut this July among the karst mountains of Yangshuo, China with designs from Vector Architects. Housed within a restored sugar mill, the property…

Kimpton Shorebreak Unveils Refresh

The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, California has completed work on is property-wide refresh, which saw upgrades to the lobby, outdoor spaces, and all 157 guestrooms. Led by Manhattan…

Proper Hospitality Names New President and COO

California-based lifestyle hospitality company Proper Hospitality has announced the appointment of Arash Azarbarzin as its new president and COO. In his new role Azarbarzin will oversee the Avalon and Proper…

Hotel 50 Bowery Opens in Lower Manhattan

Joie de Vivre’s maiden New York property, Hotel 50 Bowery, has opened in New York’s Chinatown neighborhood. The 229-room hotel is infused with authenticity across all 21 floors courtesy of…

Le Méridien to Revamp Fitness Centers

Le Méridien has announced plans to roll out new fitness center designs across more than 100 branded properties by the end of 2017. The brand’s signature midcentury style will be…

The Campbell Arrives at Grand Central Terminal

The Campbell, a revival of Grand Central Terminal’s former Campbell Apartment, has opened following a refresh from the Gerber Group as well as New York-based design firm Ingrao. Nestled into…

CitySCENE: Atlanta 2017

Nearly 120 industry professionals gathered in March at Atlanta’s Barcelona Wine Bar for Hospitality Design’s CitySCENE: Next Generation Networking event. A special thanks to our sponsors: Delta, Global Allies, Impact…