Miami Design District Official Blog

Thomas Meding: Hospitality Executive

Tuesday, Jul, 2 2013

Miami's long had a reputation for being one of the world's glittery playgrounds and as such its hotels garner global attention. From Flagler's Royal Palm to the modern design gem that is the Fontainebleau, hotels speak to the mood in the Magic City. The latest mix of culinary, culture, and creativity has brought chic boutique offerings back to the forefront. Miami was ripe for something new and fresh and almost as if on cue LA's SBE landed in Miami with SLS, Hyde Beach, Katsyua, and The Bazaar. At the helm is Thomas Meding, Area General Manager for SBE Hotel Group which currently that includes the SLS South Beach and The Raleigh Hotel with SLS Brickell on the horizon.

It's Miami Spa Month and Emena Spa wants your a-tension

Monday, Jul, 1 2013

With Miami Spa Month in full swing from July 1 to August 31, the Design District’s Emèna Spa wants your a-tension, please. Yes, decompress at the locally loved spa with two specially priced treatments for the wallet-friendly price of $99. Clients can choose between a 55-minute Swedish massage plus a 55-minute organic facial or a 90-minute reflexology pedicure plus a 25-minute microdermabrasion session.

The Great Outdoors: Add a little MissoniHome to Mother Nature's big backyard.

Friday, Jun, 28 2013

Fourth of July, family barbecues, pool parties—it's outdoor party season. And just as you'd dress up your LBD with a fetching statement necklace and arm party, it's time to spruce up the yard with home accents sure to grab your guests' attention. A stop in at Team 7 in the Miami Design District for MissoniHome's latest collection is just what you need to make the grass a little greener in your big backyard.