Megan Sullivan
The Growth of Mixed Use and What It Means for Design
Jack Portman knows a thing or two about mixed-use projects. He began his career in 1973 as an apprentice in his father’s architecture and engineering firm, John Portman & Associates, and now serves as...
The Epicurean Hotel Lobby
The Epicurean Hotel is poised to become a true culinary destination in the Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa, Fla. Developed in conjunction with Bern’s Steak House, The Epicurean’s foodie features include a...
Playa CEO Helps Bring All-Inclusive Luxury to Life
Last fall, Hyatt Hotels entered the fast-growing all-inclusive resort segment in partnership with Playa Hotels & Resorts under two new brands, Ziva and Zilara. The first two resorts, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and Hyatt...
Vantage to Transform America’s Best Franchising Brands
When Sterling Stoudenmire came on board as president and CEO of America's Best Franchising (ABF) in February, he was tasked with dramatically redefining, repositioning, and relaunching the company’s brands. Knowing that ABF intended to...
How a Master Chef Adapted to the Mongolian Market
When French Chef Alain Denis came on board as director of food and beverage at the Best Western Premier Tuushin in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, he knew the job would challenge him in ways he’d never...