MUSCATINE, IA—The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) has accepted The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center, located here, into its program after a stringent application process. The Merrill will be the only IACC-sanctioned conference center in the state of Iowa, according to the hotel.Read More
NEW YORK—Interior designer Mark Zeff, his wife Kristen, and celebrity Chef John Doherty have combined their expertise to open the flagship Blackbarn shop, cafe and bar on the ground floor of Chelsea Market here this fall.Read More
CHICAGO—Paradigm Design Group (PDG) is opening an office in the city for PDG Studios, the firm’s newest brand that focuses on interior design services for boutique and lifestyle properties.Read More
WASHINGTON—The U.S. travel community congratulated President-elect Donald J. Trump after most media outlets called the election in his favor Tuesday night, with U.S. Travel Association President/CEO Roger Dow expressing optimism regarding several travel-related issues.Read More
Like the city it inhabits, Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is steeped in history, art and culture. Located just three blocks from New Orleans’ French Quarter, the historic property dates back to 1854. It started life as a coffee warehouse then later served the Port of New Orleans as a chandlery that sold goods…Read More
VERNON HILLS, IL—American Hotel Register Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Woleco Distribution from Hunter Amenities International. This acquisition does not include Woleco’s manufacturing division, which will continue to be operated by Hunter Amenities.Read More
GREENWICH, CT—Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm, will launch Principal, an urban lifestyle hotel group, on November 1, following a capital investment in the portfolio of approximately $195 million (£150 million).Read More
CHICAGO—Today is National Dog Day, and to honor it, the Windy City's Kinzie Hotel has unleashed the “pamper your pooch” package, which includes a photo shoot of your pet at a city landmark, a gourmet in-room doggie dining menu and a doggie gift bag packed with prizes.'Read More
