MAY 2020
Vol . 54 , No . 4
DESIGN
RISONARE NASU TAKES ROOT
Hoshino Resorts ’ Risonare Nasu , in Japan ’ s Tochigi prefecture , is two hours and a different mindset from Toyko . Designers Klein Dytham architecture has refreshed existing guesthouses and created a new agritourism activity hub that combines simple , Japanese-style aesthetics with Western conveniences .
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PERSONALITIES
DISRUPTOR DELUXE
Heiko Kuenstle , GM of The Lowell , a 5-star landmark on New York City ’ s Upper East Side , was having a good 2020 . COVID-19 changed all that . But Kuenstle , whose background includes stints at The Pierre and Plaza Athénée , is following his own playbook on 5-star success — and it could be a blueprint for how the luxury sector will evolve over the next few years .
2 hotelsmag . com May 2020