Will Speros - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

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Three Companies Cancel Contracts for Saudi Arabia's NEOM Megaproject, Impacting Line and Trojena Developments

🏗️ Three companies, including Eversendai and Webuild, have withdrawn from the NEOM megaproject's Line and Trojena ski resort in Saudi Arabia, impacting construction in the Tabuk mountains. Hyundai Engineering & Consulting's tunnel contract for the Line was also canceled. Meanwhile, the Trojena ski resort will no longer host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. Despite these setbacks, Eversendai reports stability in its other regional projects.

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New Museum in Manhattan Reopens After Four-Year Renovation, Doubling Gallery Space to 10,450 Square Feet

📰 After four years of renovation, New Museum in New York reopened with an additional 10,450 sq ft, expanding gallery space over three floors. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture will offer $20,000 in design services to a Texas nonprofit winner, announced June 26th. Tour F in Abidjan will surpass Egypt’s 1,293-foot Iconic Tower as Africa’s tallest. HD Expo + Conference, May 5-7 in Las Vegas, features sessions on hospitality and wellness. Applications due May 15th for the nonprofit partnership.

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DLR Group Faces Backlash for Involvement in Converting Oklahoma Prison into ICE Detention Center

📅 Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” won Best Art Direction at the 98th Academy Awards, featuring diverse set designs. DLR Group faces backlash for converting a Watonga, Oklahoma prison into an ICE detention center and will donate $300,000. Adrian Zecha's luxury resort, Azuma Farm Koiwai, opens next month in Iwate Prefecture. Residential bunker sales have surged 1,000% since 2018. The 22nd HD Awards finalists were announced, with winners revealed on May 5th in Las Vegas.

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Obama Presidential Center to Open in Chicago's Jackson Park on Juneteenth with Dedication and Public Events

📣 René Redzepi, chef at Noma in Copenhagen, faced allegations from 35 former employees of abuse from 2009 to 2017. The Obama Presidential Center opens on June 19th in Chicago, coinciding with Juneteenth, featuring events from June 18th-21st. Women make up 46% of U.S. architecture license candidates but only 27% are licensed architects. Today, March 13th, is the last day for submissions to the HD/West Elm Student Product Competition and HDAC Awards of Excellence.

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Iranian Drone Debris Causes Fire at Dubai's Burj Al Arab During Retaliatory Airstrikes, Injuring Four

📰 On February 28, 2026, Iranian drone debris damaged Dubai's Burj Al Arab, injuring four people and damaging nearby Palm Jumeirah. The incident resulted in injuries and one death at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Patrik Schumacher won a legal battle to rename Zaha Hadid Architects. Demna debuted his Gucci runway in Milan at the Palazzo delle Scintille. Amtrak is set to launch 83 new Airo trainsets, starting in the Pacific Northwest. HD Expo in Las Vegas is scheduled for May 5-7, 2026.

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Five on Friday: February 27th, 2026

📋 Airbnb offers stays at Barlochan Cottage in Torrance, Canada, starting March 3, 2026. Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Tin Building in New York closed due to low market foot traffic after opening in August 2022. MIT launched NYC's first pedestrian movement model. Gen Z drives analog music and print book sales, with 80% of 14-25-year-olds preferring print books. HD Expo features design activations, including a Gensler homage to the Grand Hotel.

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Five on Friday: February 20th, 2026

🏠 Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's auction features 25 pieces, including Prada coats, on display in Chelsea, Manhattan, this weekend. Osaka's Grand Ring, post-Expo 2025, is being repurposed by Japan, with dismantling since December, using regional timber. Steinberg Hart designs California "agrihoods" for sustainable living. Bjarke Ingels Group faces criticism for layoffs in London, with calls for union recognition. Curioso and Grupo Habita win Hospitality Design awards, with honors on May 5th in Las Vegas.

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Five on Friday: February 13th, 2026

🎤 Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show captivated nearly 135 million viewers with a Puerto Rican-inspired set designed by Yellow Studio. 🇵🇷 The Noguchi Museum in Queens unveils an exhibition highlighting Isamu Noguchi's legacy, open until September 13, 2026. 🗽 Airbnb offers a "Wuthering Heights" experience in West Yorkshire, while the Poconos' heart-shaped bathtubs trace back to post-WWII. 💖 The 2026 Women in Design Awards ceremony will celebrate six industry leaders on May 5, in Las Vegas. 👩‍🎨

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