Diplomat Beach Resort sells for $850M to Trinity, Related, BH Group By Brian Bandell The 39-story Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood sold for $850 million, one of the highest prices for a hotel in Florida, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. Brookfield Property Partners, through affiliate Diplomat Hotel Owner, agreed to sell the 1,000-room hotel at 3555 S. Ocean Drive to Honolulu-based Trinity Real Estate Investments and Credit Suisse Asset Management, according to an announcement from the…

Gabrielle Sander Whether Miami conjures up images of effortlessly cool (and incredibly bronzed) rollerbladers gliding past South Beach; palm-tree-lined streets, or simply the video for Will Smith’s 1998 hit single, when it comes to travel in the US, this sun-soaked Floridian city has been drawing crowds for decades. .. Best for art and culture: Arlo Wynwood Neighbourhood: Wynwood A trip to Miami wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Wynwood. The Magic City’s most visited neighbourhood attracts more than a…

Nichols Architects is looking for candidates with 5 to 10 years’ experience in hospitality related projects for a full-time opportunity in Miami, FL. All candidates should have professional architectural degree from an accredited school. Experience with Revit is a must. Individuals must demonstrate basic knowledge in architectural drafting and design development. Candidates will be working on building Revit Models for projects and developing Drawings Sets for Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents. The position also requires coordinating and resolving…

South Florida’s Hot New Hotels with Nichols designed Arlo Wynwood in the spotlight Mariette Williams South Florida’s hotel scene is always often changing, with new additions popping up frequently. From waterfront resorts to downtown high-rises, travelers to South Florida have lots of new properties to choose from that include amenities like rooftop pools and private patios with outdoor showers. Whether your next trip to South Florida is to West Palm, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami check out the latest hotel openings….

Travel + Leisure sat down with Ian Schrager to hear how The Edition fits into Tampa’s transformation. By Vanessa Wilkins In the past, Tampa has played second-fiddle to more popular tourist destinations in Florida, but it is finally Tampa’s time to shine. A major revitalization wave is repositioning the city as a not-so-hidden gem, and word is spreading quickly. With a growing culinary scene, an impressive collection of museums, world-class shopping, and energetic nightlife, The Big Guava is quickly becoming…