Pendry Hotels: Making History

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Sometimes the history of a property is better left hidden. For boutique hospitality group Pendry Hotels, they’re banking on just how much nostalgia each of their locations can conjure up. As visionaries, they’re able to see the untapped potential behind city landmarks and through vigorous restoration, each Pendry Hotels property is able to grasp the…

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sbe: The 360 Lifestyle Approach

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In 2002, Iranian-American businessman Sam Nazarian spotted an unmet demand in the hospitality market. The following year, Nazarian opened his first nightclub in Los Angeles, California and founded sbe, the first lifestyle hospitality brand to effectively integrate culinary, hotels, residences and entertainment properties into one thorough 360-degree seamless experience.  Michele Caniato, Chief Brand Officer for…

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The George

Photos by Lesley Unruh When makeup mogul Bobbi Brown announced she was leaving her beauty brand back in 2016, her husband, real estate developer Steven Plofker, breathed a sigh of relief. Not because an important chapter in their lives was closing, but because another one was about to begin. Unbeknownst to Brown, her husband was…

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Ocean Resort Casino Hosts Grand Opening in Atlantic City

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The always exciting Atlantic City getaway got ramped up a couple notches this weekend with the opening of its newest luxury hotel—the Ocean Resort Casino. After new ownership purchased and renovated the vacated Revel hotel, the 60-story resort opened its 1,399 rooms for business with gusto and style. After a four-year absence from Atlantic City’s…

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Tim Hentschel: The Age of the Entrepreneur

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From Steve Jobs all the way back to 1800s business magnate Andrew Carnegie and beyond, the entrepreneur has and always will be an integral part of our world’s economy. Today, with so much connectivity, some might argue that it’s easier than ever to become an entrepreneur. But the real truth is, aside from the lucky…

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Island Inspiration at Playa Largo Resort & Spa

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You can make it to the Caribbean in about four hours, that is, if you’re flying from the NY/NJ area. You can also take a trip to the Florida Keys in the same amount of time—minus all the luggage schlepping, passport requirements and U.S. Customs patrol. The Sunshine State has its own fair share of…

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