Aparthotels Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels has announced its new design concept for all future Aparthotels worldwide. Developed by French Architect and Designer Didier Versavel, the new design concept will combine the brand's urban influences with a new soothing modern aesthetic to create a relaxed space for guests in the heart of leading cities.
Healing Hotels of the World announces the launch of Urban Healing Hotels, a new division in their hospitality group. This invitation-only collectionsupports travelers' desire to bring their holistic lifestyle along wherever they go. Aimed at luxury hotels located in an urban setting that have the desire and ability to cater to a health-conscious guest, the program will allow these hotels to differentiate by providing wellbeing experiences and amenities for a growing health-focused clientele.
Sandals Resorts International, the world's leading all-inclusive company, has officially unveiled the world's first-ever Swim-up Rondoval™ Suites and completely reimagined 112-room beachfront Dutch Village at its stunning Jamaican escape, Sandals South Coast. In addition to this exciting resort update, the all-inclusive leader is pleased to announce a second resort upgrade, as Sandals Royal Caribbean has officially revealed its beautifully renovated poolside rooms across its Caernarvon and Arundel buildings.
BLLA, the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association and Founder and CEO, Frances Kiradjian, are pleased to announce that over 40 iconic and up-and-coming executives are confirmed to be a part of the Board of Advisors and various Committees for 2021. The top agenda items for these teams include supporting independent boutique hotels and small brands through the pandemic and into the beginning of profitability.
Accor & Ennismore today announced they are entering into exclusive negotiations to form the world's leading lifestyle operator in the hospitality sector, focusing on one of the fastest growing segments of the industry.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) and six industry-leading hotel operators today jointly announced the launch of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, a hand-selected collection of small brands and independent lifestyle hotels and resorts worldwide. Curator's distinct owner-centric platform offers an alternative for independent lifestyle hotels looking to strengthen their performance, providing them with best-in-class agreements, services, and technology, while allowing them to retain their unique identity.
I am excited to officially announce our emergence from stealth mode with news of our Series A of $23M, led by the inimitable Angela Strange at Andreessen Horowitz. We are also humbled to announce our partnership with Brian Lewis at TriplePoint Capital for a debt facility of up to $25M. This recent capital follows our previously unannounced $5M seed round, led by Marcelo Lima at Monashees Capital and Nico Szekasy at Kaszek Ventures, bringing us to a total of $53M.
InTown Suites, an Atlanta-based leader in extended stay hotels with 196 properties in 22 states, recently unveiled its fully redesigned suites. Specifically designed with long-term stays in mind, these premium suites incorporate all the elements and comfort of a well-appointed apartment. The functional design creates space for everyday living, with a separate place to work, dine, and relax. In addition, the new lobby design welcomes guests with its stylish seating area.
The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) and sister organization, StayBoutique™, presented the 10th annual awards during the organization's 1st ever Boutique Lifestyle Digital Summit. The Awards recognize leaders, innovators, and icons in every corner of the boutique world.
Travelodge the UK's first budget hotel chain has gone artistic and created 'headboard art', a headboard that is a piece of art - titled 'Sleeping in Edinburgh'. It's the first of its kind within the UK branded hotel sector and has been commissioned to celebrate a double celebration, the company's 35th birthday and 30 years of trading in Edinburgh.
The Hotel Plus 2020, hosted by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets, concluded with great success at National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, China from 12th - 14th August. Over the 3-day period, the show was packed with more than 110,000 professional visitors to develop business networking with industry peers from the community of hotel, design, retailing, cleaning and real estate.
InTown Suites, a leader in extended stay hotels with 196 properties in 22 states, recently unveiled its fully redesigned suites. Specifically designed with long-term stays in mind, these premium suites incorporate all the elements and comfort of a well-appointed apartment. The functional design creates space for everyday living, with a separate place to work, dine, and relax. In addition, the new lobby design welcomes guests with its stylish seating area.
The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is thrilled to announce Ian Schrager returns to the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on September 17, joining an impressive global roster of leaders in the hospitality space. This all-day digital event unites the global boutique and luxury hospitality industry together to connect via two tracks (Investment and Leadership), a full half-day Bootcamp the following day, and extracurricular activities to round out the day's extraordinary experiences.
Bradford "Brad" McNamee, global hospitality architect, Senior Vice President and former Board member of WATG, the Irvine, California-based design firm, died Friday July 17th at his home in San Juan Capistrano, California after a six-year battle with ALS. Though diagnosed in 2014, McNamee continued in his role with WATG and was still "in the saddle" designing in the hours leading up to his death. He was 64.
Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) will combine its two most popular gatherings as an unmissable digital event this fall. The Boutique Lifestyle Digital Summit will be held on September 17 with the message of 2020, "Dare to Adapt." Top creative minds in hospitality will headline interviews, panel discussions, keynotes, boot camps, and newly designed formats including mentor power-hour sessions, a virtual trade show & invite-only meetups. The 2020 StayBoutique™ Award winners will also be announced during the summit with a special ceremony recognizing the most innovative and successful properties in the space.
Evolution Steigenberger goes Art: Just as most Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts are starting to reopen, a new cooperation agreement has been concluded between Steigenberger and KENSINGTON Art GmbH. Over the coming weeks and months, exclusive works of art promoted by Kensington Art will be displayed in all existing and future hotels operated under the Steigenberger brand. The plan is to stage around ten to twelve exhibitions per year, each of a duration of eight to twelve weeks. Some of the works on show will be by renowned artists such as Günther Uecker, Heinz Mack, Otto Piene, Markus Lüpertz, Mel Ramos, STALE, Alexander Höller, Jacob Gils, Maxim Wakultschik, Theresa Kallrath. In addition, new discoveries on the art market will be featured alongside regional artists from areas near to the individual hotels. The first exhibitions are scheduled to take place from September 2020.
Driving purpose and changing American politics are the major passion topics of renowned architect and landscape designer, Bill Bensley. Chatting with David from his studio in Bangkok, Bill talks about his greatest desire for hospitality—namely that every hotel built from this moment forward have a purpose, or at least one small detail that's sustainable. He also discusses, among other things, his vision of a post-Trump presidential trifecta involving Al Gore, Bill Gates and Jane Goodall.
The next edition of Hotel Plus, the annual trade show for the hotel and commercial space industry in Shanghai, has been postponed to 12-14 August 2020 after deep communication with partners, exhibitors and visitors. As part of the hospitality and commercial space community, Hotel Plus is liable to help companies to recover from business disruption relying on powerful industry influence and rich marketing resource. By working together, we will make it through.
By now, we're all going a little stir crazy. As summer approaches for many, so does our sudden itch for cleaning, gardening and taking on those "fixer-upper" projects that you've been putting off.
In the hospitality world, Bill Bensley needs no introduction: He's designed 200+ boundary-pushing, jaw-dropping hotels in 40 countries; he's completely redefined and "rewilded" luxury hospitality in Asia; and he's a true sustainability pioneer. And no one does it all with more humor and honesty…