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SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable brand management company founded by Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht, has announced the first Treehouse Hotel to open in the U.S. in Sunnyvale, CA, in the high-tech heart of Silicon Valley. Slated for late 2023, the free-spirited, environmentally conscious lifestyle brand creatively captures the carefree comfort, freedom, nostalgia, and fun of …

Investing September 15, 2022 8:25 pm When the COVID-19 pandemic grounded planes and shuttered hotels around the world, the travel industry was instantly in dire straits. However, the sector has come roaring back between pent-up demand for travel and the resumption of everyday activities, creating ample opportunities for online travel agencies. Despite the earnings strength of companies like Booking Holdings …

Every St. Regis hotel celebrates the culture and identity of its destination, and the design of The St. Regis Jakarta, conceptualised by the award-winning New York-based interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud, was inspired by Indonesia’s rich musical traditions. Throughout the hotel, the general source of inspiration is music and performance. The lobby, for example, features a kinetic chandelier entitled ‘Sound of …

Ligne Roset Contract, the contemporary furniture brand that was an integral piece to Ramy Fischler’s new design concept for Novetel, has recently announced a new collection. Tambour, designed by Oleg Pugachev, comprises of chairs, benches and bedroom. The design encapsulates a mid-century modern aesthetic with their streamlined black frame and natural rattan backrest. Inspired by the iconic Cesca chair from …

Orient Express, the ‘artisan of travel since 1883, is making a statement with its latest train, designed by Dimorestudio, that will shelter a luxury design scheme that will feel distinctly modern. The train’s sumptuous decor will be applied to 12 deluxe cabins, 18 suites, one “La Dolce Vita” suite and a restaurant, and will boldly celebrate the arts and crafts, …

At Hotel Terrestre, seven contemporary buildings blend into the lush Oaxacan jungle flora and fauna, offering stunning views in all directions. Nestled amongst such a pristine landscape, the property is set to be a place for nature and wellness aficionados, for those who enjoy the outdoors more than the indoors, and for those looking for a place to relax and …

Revered by artists, architects and designers the world over for centuries, marble is one of the oldest natural materials. Used for everything, from contemporary sculpture to classical monuments, through to buildings and bathrooms,  its trademark veining, soft colour tones and the way it subtly plays with light give it a unique, timeless quality. It can elevate a design from the …

Spring 2022 was all about wellness and biophilia, creating calming spaces inspired by the natural world to increase wellbeing and productivity. Newmor took inspiration to create biophilic wallcoverings from tonal organic weaves and botanical prints to large scale digital wallcoverings of landscapes and nature. New designs included the organic Hessian texture which paired perfectly with the tonal tropical Bali print. …