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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (3 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 24, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a new profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! (click on the pictures to find out). Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe.

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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (2 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 24, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a new profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! (click on the pictures to find out). Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe.

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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (8 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (7 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

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Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (5 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

Empire NYC Rooftop Pool & Bar 1Vertigo Bangkok-TH Rooftop Bar 2Hotel-Joule-Dallas-TX-lux3321ex.66157_ub-300x115sydney_australia_taj-blue-hotel_pool_pp-150x150Hotel-Joule-Dallas-TX-lux3321po.66730_md-150x150Hilton-Auckland-NZ-hiltonhotelaucklandpooltop-thumb-150x150 Read the rest of this entry »

Today’s Hottest Destinations: Rooftops! (4 of 10)

By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

Adelphi-Melbourne-OZ Pool 1Hilton Auckland-NZ Rooftop Pool 1 Read the rest of this entry »

Thompson Seoul ~ some soul searching in Seoul’s boutique hotel offerings.

6 Columbus (Photo Courtesy)

6 Columbus, New York City, a boutique hotel from Thompson Hotels

Thompson Hotels, the small luxury hotel group that has multiple properties across Manhattan is coming to Seoul. They are opening Thompson Seoul – Seoul’s first true boutique hotel. Hong Kong and Shanghai have the Jia Hotel, Bangkok The Metropolitan and Davis, while Singapore has New Majestic, Naumi and The Scarlet. But until now the W Seoul was the only “chic” address in town, while The Park Hyatt was is only true modern luxury hotel.

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Awash in Color ~ a look at today’s hotels (1 of 2)

By Dian Hasan | October 15, 2009

Colorful Candy 1Hotels have been at the center of the design world’s attention for quite some time now. Knowing full well that hotels are among the most public of buildings and travelers are known to develop emotional bonds (and brand loyalty) with their favorite hotel, designers and hoteliers have been busy re-inventing the hotel experience through good design. Involving others from the creative community: graphic designers, sculptors, furniture designers, musicians, fashion designers, feng shui specialists, among others. Adding a dose of personality and character in the process. End result: hotels that are hip, stylish, chic… au courant! Read the rest of this entry »