SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath products with large-scale availability, exhibited for the seventh time at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) on November 10-11, 2024, at New York’s Jacob Javits Center. Attendees had the opportunity to review the brand’s new product offerings—including the Winemaker Series bath vanity and mirror collection and the opulent blue-green Ocean finish added to its popular NativeStone line. “We love finding artisans who are excited to grow and evolve with designs and techniques, while respecting and preserving their roots and artistic traditions,” says Naomi Neilson, Founder and CEO of Native...

NEW YORK—Havwoods, a leading global specialist in wood flooring and surface solutions, announced Italian Grande’s launch in the North American market during BDNY 2024. Part of the Italian Collection, this deep, smokey wood tone offers dark, rich colors at a cost-effective price point for residential and commercial spaces. “Italian Grande is a game-changer in the wood flooring industry. We are thrilled to showcase this exceptional product at BDNY. In recent years, we have seen designers play with dark, rich colors throughout their designs,” says Anthony Scott, Havwoods Global Product Director. “Italian Grande also offers exceptional value for a prime wood-grade...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, announced that the highly anticipated Arlo Washington DC will officially open on November 18, 2024. Located within the heart of downtown D.C., within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square and Capitol Hill, the hotel is surrounded by the city’s top attractions, including the National Mall, museums, the convention center, and top dining, shopping and entertainment venues. The property is Arlo Hotels’ seventh location and its first in the nation’s capital. “We are thrilled to bring Arlo Hotels to Washington, D.C., a city known for its...

SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, announced Matrix Grid, Ace Baffle, and Ramp Tile, as part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions’ Tuned Collection. The three new products utilize air gaps to improve acoustic functionality while inviting designers to explore how sound can shape a space just as much as aesthetics. All of the products in the Tuned collection are designed to work seamlessly together, offering complementary shapes, colors, and textures that transform walls and ceilings into functional, beautiful acoustic solutions. “With the Tuned Collection, we are continuing to push Kirei to be at the forefront of what can be done in...

ASPEN, COLO.—The Aspen Mountain Residences, a landmark in the heart of Aspen, is located in Aspen’s coveted front row. A comprehensive remodeling project includes upgrades with new decor, finishes, lighting, and furniture throughout each unit, reaffirming the commitment to providing guests with an unparalleled blend of elegance, modernity, and mountain charm. Each newly remodeled residence at The Aspen Mountain Residences features a harmonious blend of contemporary design and timeless sophistication to offer a serene retreat after a day of exploring Aspen’s stunning landscapes. The residences boast high-end furnishings, plush bedding, and elegant decor that reflect the natural beauty of Aspen....

NATIONAL REPORT—After more than two years of consistent year-over-year gains, the hospitality industry is now grappling with a slowdown from the surge of pent-up leisure travel demand triggered by the pandemic, according to a 2024 Travel Industry Outlook by Deloitte. This shift underscores the urgent need for hotels to enhance their offerings or risk losing travelers’ attention. Integrating natural elements into these strategies offers a potent way to create immersive and memorable guest experiences. The Lodge at Bodega Bay provides an instructive example of how hotels can leverage their natural surroundings to redefine their brand and design philosophy. Reflect the Local...

NEW YORK—Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the leading trade fair and conference for boutique hotel design, will host two days of dynamic programming, signature Designed Spaces, the all-new Dine & Design PopUp, and more than 700 of the latest design-focused products in the industry. Held November 10 to 11, the annual fair offers a productive experience for designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers to view the latest product launches and connect with industry leaders, peers, and innovators. “As one of the leading trade events for hospitality’s boutique design community, we are thrilled to feature creative content that is...

Denver’s Populus hotel, developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and managed by Aparium Hotel Group, is staking its claim as one of the greenest hotels on the planet. A recent press release described it as the first carbon positive hotel in the United States. The hotel’s embodied carbon footprint has been reduced through a combination of sustainable design and construction techniques—including the use of low-carbon concrete, an insulated façade system and GFRC rainscreen, and intentionally not having onsite parking—then offset by the acquisition of 7,000 tons of certified carbon credits as a part of its evolving,...

Identifying the final dollars in a capital stack is a common challenge for hotel developers. Instead of high-interest rate mezzanine loans, savvy hotel developers are using C-PACE financing (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) as a means to capture financing benefits and be rewarded for building efficient buildings. A historic redevelopment along the Florida coastline recently financed 27 percent of its capital stack with C-PACE financing. A new downtown Las Vegas hotel completed its capital stack with $40 million in C-PACE financing, making it the largest Nevada C-PACE project in history. These hotel developments not only secured the low-cost, non-recourse, fixed-rate,...

DENVER—Populus, the urban hotel that blends nature-inspired design with environmentally conscious hospitality to put the health of the planet first, is now open in downtown Denver. Developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and managed by Aparium Hotel Group, a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel industry, Populus crafts an inspired and exciting guest experience centered on mindful hospitality through its 265 guestrooms; flexible meeting and event spaces; two distinct restaurants—Pasque, an all-day dining destination and Stellar Jay, a lively rooftop restaurant and bar; and iconic Aspen tree-inspired design by AD100 architecture firm, Studio Gang. Not only are all...