NORWAY—You get a real sense of hovering high above one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords. With its distinctive design and location by the Lysefjord, The Bolder has become one of Norway’s most remarkable places to stay. The three new cabins designed by architect firm Snøhetta are now ready to offer guests an experience of nature that is far beyond the ordinary. The weather is really wet and windy as we park the car at dusk on a winter’s day, a few dozen kilometers from Stavanger in Fjord Norway. The atmosphere becomes increasingly magical as we leave the car and walk...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting and accessories, celebrates another highly-awarded year in 2022, receiving 33 design awards and recognitions from leading industry organizations and publications. Product design awards from 2022 span the company’s extensive offering, honoring excellence, innovation, and outstanding sustainability efforts in the design of outdoor lighting, site furnishings and adaptable structure. Rising through the rigorous selection processes, three new products especially captured the imaginations of industry-leading juries in 2022: The Profile lighting family, Take-Out connected seating, and Backdrop modular outdoor structure. Topping the lighting design category in 2022...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, introduces a new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) designed to improve acoustics in busy office environments. With people regularly listing poor acoustics as the No. 1 criticism of their work environment, Tarkett focused its efforts on developing a resilient floor covering that would reduce distractions and foster productivity. The result: Even Plane LVT, with sound absorption that performs 30 percent better than building codes require. “Each time we’re distracted by unwanted noise, it takes an average of 15 minutes to regain concentration. Multiply that by several distractions a day for each...

ALMAZORA, SPAIN—Neolith, a world leader in the sintered stone industry, showcased its assortment of sustainable innovations and avant-garde designs at KBIS 2023, the largest kitchen and bathroom tradeshow in the world, held January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas. Neolith presented four new designs—Everest Sunrise, Cappadocia Sunset, Neolith Victoria and La Piasentina—featuring the latest technology and art in sustainable décor. The Everest Sunrise model represents a flawless and perfectly balanced quartzite, specifically designed to illuminate any space, while Cappadocia Sunset evokes the textures, movement and dynamism of a Turkish landscape, without compromising elegance, neutrality in the color and balance expected in Neolith surfaces. The Neolith Victoria and La Piasentina models, from the Neolith Iconic...

WINDSOR, ENGLAND—IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its new global headquarters in Windsor, U.K. Having started life as an FTSE-listed company in Windsor in 2003, IHG returns to the historic town for its next chapter after being based for the past 15 years in Denham, Buckinghamshire. The building represents not only the company’s global headquarters, but also the head of its Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa region, helping serve an international business that has more than 6,000 hotels across more than 100 countries around the world. The Windsor One office on Arthur Road...

BERLIN—JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 hotel brands, unveils its second property in Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Berlin. Owned by one of the leading hospitality investment companies Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), JW Marriott Hotel Berlin brings guests together through thoughtfully crafted spaces, warm service, and a commitment to well-being. Converting from Hotel Berlin Central District, this announcement marks the completion of the first stage in the property’s transformation to join the JW Marriott brand, set to offer a different perspective to the capital city’s hospitality scene. “JW Marriott blends a...

STATELINE, NEV.—There is no way around it; Edgewood Tahoe Resort, a boutique property nestled on the shores of Lake Tahoe, is one of a kind when it comes to providing an eco-luxury experience for its guests. Sustainability is top of mind during every decision regarding design, construction, operations, and the guest and community experience. The resort’s commitment is best explained on its website: “Every decision we make and action we take must align with our calling to be stewards of the land, guardians of the Lake, and sincere, difference-making corporate citizens of the communities in which we operate.” Edgewood Tahoe...

BANGKOK—Six Senses has entered its first sub-Saharan African project, which will front Princess Elizabeth Island on the approach to the largest waterfall in the world. The partially concealed, tree-level lodges at Six Senses Victoria Falls will be ecological, tactile, and understated to provide a bird’s eye platform for what’s most important, an authentic connection with the verdant nature and wildlife all around. The resort is part of The House of Chinhara initiative to recover the majesty of Zimbabwean tourism by elevating the available accommodation count and quality for visitors to the Victoria Falls National Park, as well as providing host...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, was recently honored by distribution partner Fishman Flooring Solutions as 2022 Vendor Partner of the Year. The award recognizes the long-standing, 35-year partnership between the two corporations and the outstanding growth they’ve achieved together. “I speak for the entire Tarkett Commercial team when I say we are truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition for the second straight year,” said Kevin McGregor, Commercial Sales Vice President for Tarkett North America. “It is a true partnership between Tarkett and Fishman, based on trust and open lines of communication, with...

IRVINE, CALIF.—Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, the commercial interiors industry’s largest supplier of contract textiles and wallcoverings, has named Paul Cleary as its new President and CEO. Cleary aims to bolster the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Cleary most recently held the role of Senior Vice President of Healthcare at global flooring company Mohawk Group, where he worked for more than 15 years in various capacities. Cleary also has an impressive track record of C-Suite experience, serving as CEO & President at Twitchell Technical Products. Prior to his work at Twitchell, Cleary was President of Hospitality at Tarkett...