BETHESDA, Md - Announced today, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) added four new properties to its inspiring collection of unique, independent hotels and resorts. The new additions mark the Collection’s first properties in the popular travel destinations of coastal New Jersey and the Red Rock Country of Arizona.
BLLA (Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association) is formally announcing the next conference taking place October 25-26 is being held virtually to allow a more global audience to participate. The association is well known for its experiential events having held 2 other digital events in the past 4 months. With more than 75 speakers ready to light the stage up with incredible content you may not hear elsewhere, now is the perfect time for attendees and sponsors to participate. Tickets are available for both Members and non-Members and there is a VIP option offering an extended amount of time to view the recordings of more than 40 sessions after the 2-day event.
The official organization of the world’s authentic boutique hotels, BLLA, brought together the industry’s thought leaders to create an educational program aimed at more clearly defining the most important terms in the boutique hospitality space. The key purpose of this project was to assist anyone seeking abbreviated guidance in developing or operating a boutique hotel and additionally, as a universal tool for students in hospitality, those new to the space, or as a refresher for all.
As previously announced, under terms of an all-share merger, Accor becomes the majority owner of the new entity with 66.67% of the shareholding and Sharan Pasricha with 33.33% holding.
Cambria® Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), today introduced a new hotel prototype option to accelerate its growth in destinations where guests want to stay and developers want to invest. Designed specifically for secondary and leisure markets, the prototype option will help provide developers the flexibility to build Cambria hotels at a reduced cost, while maintaining the sense of space, sense of place and the core brand hallmarks upscale guests prefer.
Radisson Collection, Radisson Hotel Group’s premium lifestyle brand, is proud to announce a new series of global art collaborations working with local emerging artists to create a curated selection of immersive artwork and creative lifestyle experiences for guests to enjoy as the brand continues to expand its luxury portfolio with key flagship openings in an innovative and creative manner.
The German fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld once stated: “I’m very much down to earth. Just not to this earth.” Deutsche Hospitality had this quotation very much in mind over the past few months, as it worked to develop a new hotel brand aimed at guests who feel at home on and in front of the catwalks and stages of this world. House of Beats. The first House of Beats hotels are being created in Hamburg and Milan, and more locations in other global metropolises are also at the planning stage.
Los Angeles - As we adjust to an ever-changing world, it is imperative that bright minds come together to address pertinent topics in our industry.
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.
Paying homage to its 75-year history, we look at how the design of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has captured the allure of international travel for luxury guests today and through the years. Since its inception, the brand has evolved its architecture and design to stay ahead of the changing needs and tastes of its guests.InterContinental hotels are shining examples of some of the best contemporary architecture or cultural heritage sites, from historic buildings to city landmarks and immersive resorts – and always in the most sought-after locations.
Guest experience is more crucial than ever in the hospitality sector, so it’s important for us to stand out with aesthetically unique spaces in our hotels to engage travelers and locals alike. Staying ahead of the curve is vital and seeking out the concepts of tomorrow in our annual Accor Design Awards, for instance, is one of the many ways within our strategy of looking ahead.
Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) has been selected by Atlantic Equity Partners to manage The Menhaden, an independent luxury boutique hotel located in Greenport, New York, on Long Island’s North Fork. The stylish hotel with nautical décor appeals to travelers seeking private, local experiences who are flocking to this seaside destination for its quaint rooms, communal galley’s, rooftop bar and deck, on-site restaurant, and proximity to local vineyards, farms, restaurants, breweries, and beaches.
WhyHotel, a hospitality platform and operator, today announced its partnership with Alpha'a, an online, community-oriented platform offering tailor-made art collections for businesses across several industries including hospitality, technology, and interior design, to curate artwork collections across WhyHotel's portfolio of existing and future pop-up hotel locations. Elevating up-and-coming creatives with local ties to the community, Alpha'a works to highlight local artists and their creations in an effort to build aesthetic narratives that resonate with WhyHotel cities and guests alike.
The renowned Farmani Group, along with the 3C Awards, is pleased to formally announce the winners of its first edition of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards.
The Global Hospitality Group® was pleased to sponsor and participate in BLLA’s virtual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, which took place online June 2-3.
Indulgence, escape and space are high on the list of wants and needs for most travellers right now, and can you blame them? For solo or business travellers, the ability to separate sleeping space from working (and working out) space is more important than ever. Those travelling with young children, suites can be tailored for naps, mealtimes and play, while making sure parents get time to enjoy grown-up treats too.
Established third-party management company Sightline Hospitality has joined forces with woman-owned developer, Z Life Company, to debut the first of many efficiently designed and constructed hotel developments in Las Vegas, Nevada this fall. Affiliated with Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio soft brand and located in the vibrant Arts District, the 74-room hotel with destination bar and restaurant is a rollout of Z Life’s proprietary M8TRIX building model, utilizing a pre-engineered modular wall system that provides the building’s entire structural support.
The boutique hotel brand uses storytelling and creative interpretation of local history and culture to offer guests a unique perspective and inspire them to discover the locale
Novotel, a beloved midscale hospitality brand, is pleased to announce that it has teamed with four international design teams to bring the brand's new vision of modern, 21st century style to the world. Following an intense worldwide design pitch, Novotel chose four winning concepts that will be brought to life at Novotel locations around the globe, shifting Novotel from a standardized brand to a hospitality leader in the midscale hotel space. By choosing four distinct concepts, Novotel will provide flexibility to its owning and franchisee partners, allowing each to choose and customize an ideal style that best suits the unique character of the destination.
WATG, the world's leading global destination and hospitality design firm, has debuted Green Block Honolulu – its third vision alongside London and New York City. This innovative planning and landscape architecture solution responds to the global community's call to 'restore our earth' and demonstrates how one of the world's most recognized and beloved urban avenues can be transformed into a lush, eco-friendly space for tourists and kamaʻaina alike.