Design as a Silent Language: GCSTIMES Wooden Key Cards as Cultural Expression
GCSTIMES proposes FSC-certified wooden key cards with custom engravings as a way for hotels to express local culture and enhance guest touchpoints.
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Wimberly Interiors Unveils the Alpine-Inspired Contemporary Design of Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection
Wimberly Interiors unveils the design of their latest built project – the Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection, the most luxurious* accommodation within The L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Complex. A unique one-off luxury ski resort themed hotel, the design aims to complement the grandeur and ambition of the groundbreaking indoor, all-season ski resort that holds the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Indoor Ski Facility”.
IHG Launches Atwell Suites in Greater China
On November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China. Using “new territorial home” as the core design concept, Atwell Suites is dedicated to offering a high-quality experience for young guests seeking an exquisite lifestyle, and creating a living space with aesthetic value, emotional value and spiritual value. It also offers a new choice with excellent returns for hotel investors through a high premium and low cost business model.
Phuket Transforms Into Global Luxury Lifestyle Destination as High Net Worth Residents Flock to the Island
Phuket has changed dramatically in recent years. Fringed by the Andaman Sea, the tropical oasis has evolved from a popular beach resort destination into one of the world’s most attractive luxury residential markets, with elite luxury consumer brands, Michelin-dining and international quality education and medical care fueling the interest.
onion expands nature-inspired resort with pool villas atop thai mountains
Interior design and architecture studio Onion completes the second phase of Sala Khao Yai in Thailand and expands on the original resort, incorporating three types of villas: a three-bedroom Pool Villa, two Pool Villa Suites, and two Pool Villas. Situated on a mountaintop, the design of the development offers sweeping vistas of the country’s National Park. The masterplan prioritizes the orientation of buildings, maximizing natural light, wind flow, and views of sunrise or, in the case of the three-bedroom Pool Villa, a 360-degree panorama.
Blink Design Group Rediscovers The Refinement and Elegance of ‘Miyabi’ at Six Senses Kyoto
For the first Six Senses hotel in Japan, BLINK Design Group was tasked with conceptualising the ultimate oasis in downtown Kyoto, honouring the courtly elegance and refined charm that marked the city’s birth as a new capital, reimagined through the lens of contemporary style. The challenge was to bring the brand’s signature blend of luxury and heartfelt hospitality to the cultural heart of Kyoto.
Cre8tive Hotels & Lifestyle launches, advancing Australia’s lifestyle landscape
From one of the industry’s brightest and most respected voices in lifestyle and design, comes a new company name and an even sharper focus on developing lifestyle hotels that pack punch and redefine Australia’s hospitality landscape.
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The ‘world’s skinniest hotel’ measures nine feet across
A new hotel in Indonesia is trying to nab the title of being the “world’s skinniest.” But its creator says the project isn’t just about trying to set a world record – it’s about getting international attention for the small town he calls home.
Bill Bensley is back with another full immersion weekend workshop to help you ‘Discover Your Inner Artist’
Bill Bensley, the ultimate art world “outsider”, invites a select few to join him from September 15-17 to “Discover Your Inner Artist” at the stunning InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the five-star resort nestled in 39 hectares of nature on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula.
Preview Seoul Fashion Week with K-Pop’s ENHYPEN at Dongdaemun Design Plaza now on Airbnb
Get your light sticks ready! ENHYPEN is set to kick off Seoul Fashion Week in September 2023 with the world’s first overnight stay at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the soul of style in Seoul.
EDG Design Unveils Their Latest Lifestyle Hospitality Destination: The Pullman Singapore Orchard
Award-winning strategy, branding and interior design firm EDG Design has launched its latest hospitality project for the newly opened Pullman Singapore Orchard. An ambitious undertaking from day one, the entire project from initial concept through construction and opening took less than 18 months end-to-end, which included fully re-zoning the majority of the public spaces left over from the previous Grand Park Orchard hotel.
Hyatt and Kiraku Unveil New Hospitality Brand Under Joint Venture
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku, Inc. (Kiraku) have entered into a strategic joint venture that will launch a collection of modern-style hot spring ryokans (Japanese-style inn) in Japan targeting global travelers under the new hospitality brand, ATONA. Hyatt and Kiraku will each own fifty percent of the joint venture and will leverage the expertise and strengths of both Hyatt and Kiraku to develop this new offering.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts acquires iconic, award-winning boutique property, The Islington Hotel, Hobart
La Vie Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Islington Hotel Hobart, an award-winning five star boutique hotel located in the exclusive enclave of South Hobart.
Visionary Architect Bill Bensley Returns to InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, His Breath-Taking Breakout Project
Bill Bensley, the acclaimed architect, landscape architect, artist and interior designer who created InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, is returning to the scene of his breakout project this year, as this extraordinary resort on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula celebrates its 10th anniversary with a series of remarkable renovations.
Vietnam’s First Bill Bensley Art Gallery Is Ready To Open At Intercontinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
An exciting and exclusive new art experience is ready to open at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort! The Bensley Outsider Gallery will feature a collection of original works of art by internationally renowned architect and designer, Bill Bensley, which can be viewed and purchased by in-house guests and outside visitors alike.
By Bill Bensley, Founder, BENSLEY
HVS Musings: The Rise Of The Upscale Hotels Segment In India
The midscale and upscale hotel segments have been driving the growth in the branded Indian hotels sector in the last few years and are the sweet spots for upcoming development in the country. The upscale segment, in fact, has regained the mindshare of hoteliers in the last couple of years due to the significant demand in this segment. As a result, upscale properties accounted for 31% of the total signings by properties in 2020 compared to 15% in 2018, while their share in signings by keys has increased from 27% in 2018 to 37% in 2020.
By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan
Premium 'A by Adina' Hotel Brand Makes its Global Debut
TFE Hotels has officially launched their premium A by Adina hotel brand today, and with it the concept of 'hotel living', both of which are set to elevate TFE Hotels' beloved Adina Hotels brand into a class of its own.
Ergonomic Design and Lean Management in the Hospitality Industry in India
With an increasing focus on wellness, hotel and restaurant interiors have become more than just an aesthetic appeal. The curation of a well-designed space enhances the purpose for which it was intended. As a result, ergonomics will play a key role in hospitality projects enclosing multi-purpose spaces ranging from guest rooms to conference halls to bars and restaurants. It is critical to get the correct layout to amplify the customer experience, using empathetic design to map out a guest's journey from room to room with seamless efficiency.
By Ritvika Sethi, Senior Manager – Consulting & Valuation, with HVS South Asia, HVS
HVS Monday Musings: Luxury Boutique Hotels – A Growing Concept In India
Luxury boutique hotels and resorts, a widely prevalent concept globally, is still at a nascent stage in India, with very few brands and properties. The increasing desire for experiential travel, by not only the millennials but across different cohorts often looking for unique and exclusive stays, has led to the growing popularity of this concept in the country. So, what are luxury boutique hotels and resorts?
By Dipti Mohan and Akash Datta