Alissa Ponchione

3 weeks ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Alissa Ponchione

Disney announces first new park in 15 years, Airbnb bets big on major redesign, and NYCxDesign kicks off with myriad openings, exhibitions, and ICFF. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. The Walt Disney Company has announced plans for Disneyland Abu Dhabi, its first new theme park in 15 years and its seventh global resort destination, writes CNN.

1 month ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Alissa Ponchione

The Met explores the history of Black dandyism, 3D printing proves its value in architecture, and hotels takes cues from art museums. All that and more this week’s Five on Friday. The first Monday in May has become synonymous with the Met Gala, known for its dazzling celebrity fashions, but it also marks the launch of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, an exhibition put on by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute that spans 300 years of Black dandyism. Professor Monica L.

1 month ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Alissa Ponchione

The Ohio city finds its rhythm in a charming 97-key property on Short Vincent Once the heartbeat of Cleveland’s social scene, the Short Vincent area thrived in the 1920s, its streets pulsating with jazz clubs and speakeasies.

1 month ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Alissa Ponchione

When it comes to environmental stewardship, the hospitality and real estate industry can be slow to innovate. Yet, a playbook has emerged in recent years that supports a sustainable future. In 2022, for example, the Marcel Breuer Pirelli building in New Haven, Connecticut opened as the LEED Platinum-certified, Dutch East Design-crafted Hotel Marcel, touting its own eco-friendly bonafides that set a new standard for hotels.

1 month ago | hospitalitydesign.com | Alissa Ponchione

When it comes to hotel growth, São Paulo remains one of South America’s shining stars. In August 2024 alone, São Paulo’s hotels achieved their highest-ever average daily rate (ADR) at $125, up 20 percent year over year, and the second-highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) at $85, a nearly 25 percent jump, according to CoStar. São Paulo was also the primary entry point for foreign visitors, welcoming 2.2 million in 2024, according to tourism data reported by The Rio Times.