The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz has undergone the largest room renovation in its long and illustrious history, creating 40 new rooms that all incorporate traditional Swiss stone pine walls, which have the added bonus of improving guests’ sleep.
Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel reopens following multi-million dollar renovation
Multi-million dollar renovation in the City of Light reinforces the brand’s global commitment to design. @RenParisVendome
Eden Roc Miami Beach unveils $250 million transformation
Eden Roc Miami Beach, the iconicÊMiami BeachÊhotel, is newly transformed afterÊ$250 millionÊin renovations. @edenrocmiamibeach
Where’s the luggage? There is always someone more important
The Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, saw massive renovation in 1988. The renovation was so big the hotel was closed for six months. One man died in the construction falling down the garbage chute and it is said that the hotel rose six inches taller as so much weight was taken out of her. I have said many times, you have not really worked in the hotel business until you have worked in a hotel thatÕs closed.
Sheraton Cairo reopens after extensive renovation
The hotel emerges after extensive renovation to reveal a distinct and vibrant aesthetic with modern interiors, refreshed public spaces and innovative and revitalized dining concepts.
A New Year means a new third space
Thinking of renovations next year? The essence of the ‘third space’ can be distilled into three salient factors for which the upgrade costs are not blatantly prohibitive.
When your property is in sad shape, what should you do?
Part of running a flagged property is being true to that flag and so you must meet all of the defined standards outlined by the corporate website.
Starwood invests $300 million in North America to make The Luxury Collection largest luxury brand
Following a $500 million restoration program in Europe, Starwood’s largest luxury brand is now focused on renovating and converting hotels throughout the U.S.
Best practices for back of house investments
Unlike trying to drive occupancy, the returns from investing in cost reduction measures accrue entirely to the bottom line, rather than at the operating margin of the hotel. Here are six proven strategies to help hotel owners and operators invest wisely in the back of the house.
