SEVIERVILLE, TENN.—A new, one-of-a-kind experience in the Smoky Mountains has just been announced: Sanctuary Treehouse Resort. This will be the first-ever treehouse resort in the Smoky Mountains and the largest resort of its kind in the world. Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is situated on 40 acres. It is located on two golf courses and is a short distance from the most visited national park in the United States—the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The treehouse rentals at the resort offer panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and the two 18-hole golf courses. “Our initial inspiration to build a treehouse resort for the...

ATHENS, GREECE—Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and TEMES S.A., a leading developer and operator in high-end tourism and real estate, will introduce the first Mandarin Oriental property in Greece, at Costa Navarino—the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean—in spring 2023. Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will be located at Navarino Bay, an integrated resort area at Costa Navarino, in the region of Messinia, southwest Peloponnese, amidst a breathtaking 140-hectare natural landscape, overlooking the historic Bay of Navarino. The beachfront luxury resort will feature 99 guestrooms, including 48 spacious earth-sheltered pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and stunning sea views, along with five restaurants and bars. Crafted by renowned Greek architects,...

LAS VEGAS—Resorts World Las Vegas announced that all three of its hotel brands, Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas and Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts, have earned Gold Certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The prestigious Gold Certification positions the resort amongst the best energy-efficient facilities in the world. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED certification is considered the benchmark in the green building industry, with only six other LEED Gold buildings within the hospitality and lodging sector in Nevada. LEED certification provides building owners and operators with a framework for...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics announced new additions to its offering of intermediate based LED bulbs that fit in enclosed fixtures, with low voltage, 160-degree spherical illumination, low power consumption and high lumen intensity. The B605SM series is available either as a 14VAC/VDC bulb that replaces incandescent lamps 67, 89, 97, 98, 1095, 1155 and 5008, or as a 28VAC/VDC bulb that replaces incandescents 71, 303, 623 and 1251. Their compact design allows for quick installation in enclosed fixtures and tight spaces—a perfect fit in applications such as machine status or gaming candle indicators, indicator lights for instrumentation, panel mount pilot lights, accent...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has released its 2021 Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report, also known as extra-financial performance declaration. Fully audited by an independent third party—KPMG—this report outlines the global company’s significant sustainability performance and strong ambition, including new climate targets. Tarkett has recently set an ambitious climate roadmap for 2030 across its entire value chain, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent. This covers emissions from the Group’s activities (Scope 1) and its purchased energy (Scope 2)—as well as those arising from the rest of its...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND—International architecture and interiors practice Red Deer have designed The Alan Hotel in Manchester focused on experimentation, realness, and constant improvement while rejecting the pretentious and cradling the imaginative. The Alan was borne from a vision of wanting to do things differently—something experimental, fresh and with an emphasis on partnerships between artists, chefs, designers, and forward-thinkers. Situated opposite the Manchester Art Gallery, in the heart of the city, next to the vibrancy of Chinatown and the bustle of the central shopping district, The Alan is a unique six-story building with a pop-up mixed-use space, ground floor restaurant/cafe/bar, and 137 bedrooms. “The...

BROOKLYN, N.Y.—IceStone, the most sustainable, responsibly made countertop surface in the market has launched its newest color, Arctic Green. Arctic Green consists of two different shades of green glass and clear glass (100 percent recycled) in a white background. With green being the hot color of 2022 and spring season upon us, it seemed fitting to release the new IceStone color now. The development of Arctic Green started during a project for the Heineken bar in the new UBS Arena where the New York Islanders hockey team plays. Corso Marketing Group, the marketing team in charge of the Heineken bar, reached out...

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges LTD. to enter the safari segment in Africa. JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge will be located within the Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife conservation and wilderness regions. Offering discerning travelers an unparalleled setting, the elegant retreat expects to welcome guests in 2023. Overlooking the famed banks of the River Talek and on the edge of the reserve, JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge’s prime location will offer guests a distinctively elevated camp from which to discover the Masai Mara National Reserve, its stunning vistas,...

ROSWELL, GA.—Cultured Stone, the company that pioneered the manufactured stone veneer category, introduces Ethos to the Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone profile. Ethos is a multilayered, multihued color palette that provides eye-catching character to this modern-inclined, clean design and adds intense textural interest to any project. Trade professionals can utilize this variegated color palette to seamlessly combine modern and traditional design styles while enhancing any interior or exterior space with a unique interplay of smooth and rugged organic textures. “The concept of transitional style is blending modern and traditional styles to create a classic, elegant look,” said Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Portfolio Management at...

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