News and information on hotel design and architecture for hoteliers and executives in the global hotel industry: includes architectural and interior design, room design, restaurant design, hotel renovation and refurbishment, construction and more. en-us http://www.hotelsmag.com/community/Design/47562.html?nid=3991 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:29:25 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6587873.html?nid=3991 The new Buddha-Bar Hotels & Resorts group is preparing for the launch of the first Buddha-Bar Hotel in Prague. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:44:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6587747.html?nid=3991 According to tophotelprojects.com® approx. 66,000 hotel rooms will be constructed or renovated in Germany within the next five years. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:26:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6587745.html?nid=3991 The U.S. hotel development pipeline includes 5,943 hotels with 660,928 rooms. This represents a 0.5% decrease in rooms over June 2008 and an 18.1% increase over July 2007. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:15:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6587244.html?nid=3991 Along with a new name and logo, expansion, renovation and sweeping design and operational changes are revealed. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:02:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6585815.html?nid=3991 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites announces today the establishment of its first property in Bangkok (slated to open in 2009) and the second in the Asia Pacific region. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:40:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6585190.html?nid=3991 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in China by announcing the signing of the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, the company's 100th hotel in the country. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:52:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6584956.html?nid=3991 The Charlotte Marriott SouthPark Hotel announces the completion of US$3 million in renovations to all guestrooms, suites, meeting space, ballrooms and its new fitness center. Ongoing projects in the overall renovation process include the lobby, lounge and restaurant. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:22:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6584891.html?nid=3991 Choice forms a joint venture with a real estate investment fund to provide majority equity to developers interested in building Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites and Suburban Extended Stay hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:13:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6584722.html?nid=3991 The updated Hyatt Regency Washington atrium lobby will reflect a contemporary atmosphere including a grand staircase and streamlined registration area, coupled with a redesigned restaurant and lounge. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:16:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6583084.html?nid=3991 HOTELS caught up recently with The Rocco Forte Collection’s chairman, Sir Rocco Forte, to discuss the group’s marketing and growth plans, as well as his level of personal involvement. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6583267.html?nid=3991 A study from Cornell University concludes that the value of a well-kept hotel begins to appreciate around its 28th year of operation. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:01:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6583257.html?nid=3991 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in Greater China announcing its 100th hotel there, with the signing of the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:00:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6584751.html?nid=3991 The 13-story, 603,000-sq. ft hotel in Guangzhou Tianhe Software Park will have 411 guestrooms. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:02:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6582562.html?nid=3991 Hyatt Hotels Corp. today announced that Oxford Development Company has been awarded the company’s first-ever Development Partner of the Year Award to honor Oxford’s involvement with Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:50:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6582460.html?nid=3991 Seventeen Hyatt Regency properties have been renovated or opened in the past three years and 31 additional hotels are scheduled to be revamped or to open by the end of 2010. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:02:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6582285.html?nid=3991 Lodging Econometrics'0 report for Q2 2008 shows 5,883 projects with 785,547 guestrooms in the pipeline, showing only a moderate increase to a new peak level that appears to be cresting. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:20:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6582085.html?nid=3991 CHI Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Vermont Developments of UK to manage and operate 66 apartments at the third phase of Vermont’s £100m Liverpool waterfront scheme, Sefton Street: The Quarter, under the Ramada Plaza brand tier. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:47:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6581281.html?nid=3991 “Meet me under the clock!” The best place to meet in San Francisco is back as the Great Magneta Grandfather Clock has returned to its original place of glory – in The Westin St. Francis’ historic Main Lobby. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:44:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6580517.html?nid=3991 Valencia Group will introduce its new luxury hotel brand, Hotel Sorella, in Houston. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:19:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6580498.html?nid=3991 Doubletree by Hilton has introduced a unique prototype of hotel rooms in the fast growing business centre of Huaqiao, China. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:38:00 PST