The need for viral safety has made technology inescapable for hotels. With all the new protocols for self check-in, mobile room keys, physical distancing, contact tracing, prearrival virus screenings (staff and guests), contactless transactions and …
After September 11, 2001, the Statue of Liberty Museum, which was then located in the statue’s pedestal, was closed to 80% of visitors due to security restrictions. Those restrictions ended on May 16 with the opening of the new Statue of Liberty Muse…
Canadian studio Odami has redesigned a 1980s apartment in Toronto with bold and rich features like dark quartzite, walnut and green walls. Read more
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NYC’s campaign to encourage voting, award-winning virtual reality work, LTE internet on the moon and more NYC’s Vote Your Future Campaign With contributions from artists and designers including Laci Jordan, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, Gillian Drehe…
The Borderless Community of Zi Ni Twelve Portals is a housing project in Guangzhou, China, designed by Fei Architects to show off its occupants. Read more
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Europe’s hotel occupancy fell 51.7% to 38.9% in September, according to monthly data from STR. ADR dipped 27.2% to €90.78 ($107.50) and RevpAR declined 64.8% to €35.31 ($41.48).
Occupancy improved to 44% from 25% in Q2; 199 hotels (3% of estate) remained closed at 30 September
