INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Beach resorts around the world are adding amenities, space and guest experiences. Here’s a look at recent hotel enhancements: Turnberry Isle Miami Reopens as JW Marriott Property Turnberry Associates and Marriott International revealed that Turnberry Isle Miami, formerly part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, will reopen as part of the JW Marriott portfolio this winter....Read More
Dallas-based interior design firm, MatchLine Design Group has welcomed Joanna Jackson to the team as a senior designer. Equipped with more than a decade of industry experience designing and managing a portfolio of projects, Jackson brings a vast set of insights to the firm. A veteran in bringing projects from concept to completion for high-end multi-family,...Read More
This month, Rock legend David Bowie—along with his alter ego Ziggy Stardust—is being celebrated with a bar in his honor. Inside of London’s Hotel Cafe Royal, Ziggy’s will establish itself as a playful tribute to Bowie, who famously held the retirement party for Ziggy Stardust there in the 1970s. Adjacent to newly opened restaurant Laurent,...Read More
ISLANDIA, NY—InspireDesign, the newly launched media brand from ICD Publications, which is also publisher of Hotel Business, based here, has been recognized as a finalist for both the Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards in the new launch category. The winners and honorable mentions will be announced and celebrated at an Awards Gala at New York...Read More
ASPEN, CO—Rowland+Broughton Architecture/Urban Design/Interior Design has added three team members to add creative input to its projects. In the Aspen studio, Tarryn Manskie joins as interior designer, project manager. In the Denver studio, Brandon Herbst joins as project architect and Maggie Wohltjen joins as designer. In addition, R+B Project Architect Tim Owen, AIA, adds studio-wide...Read More
PARIS—This global flooring and sports surfaces provider plans to strengthen its offering with a strategic deal to buy another. Tarkett has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Lexmark Carpet Mills. Lexmark produces carpet, primarily for the North American hospitality segment, has extended its product range to address the residential market in recent years. Headquartered...Read More
CHICAGO—It’s double the CEOs at international architecture firm Goettsch Partners (GP). James Goettsch, FAIA, and James Zheng, AIA, LEED AP, have been added to the C-suite. In addition, Goettsch will continue as chairman, and Zheng will continue as president. Goettsch and Zheng, principal partners in the firm, have worked closely together for more than 20...Read More
NEW YORK—Global interior architecture firm Wilson Associates has appointed Beth Campbell as its new CEO. With more than 25 years of experience in global design, Campbell is a formidable leader with an exceptional ability to navigate extremely complex scenarios, according to the company. A LEED-certified, registered architect, Campbell has a robust portfolio of high-profile projects....Read More
CHICAGO—The Gettys Group has advanced the role of longtime company veteran Ron Swidler to the newly created position of chief innovation officer (CIO). Swidler began his career with The Gettys Group as the first hire in 1988, has held numerous positions throughout his tenure and most recently created and led the Branding group as its...Read More
