

City Spotlight - Des Moines, Iowa
We are pleased to preview a forthcoming project – the redevelopment of the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines located in Des Moines, Iowa. Originally opened in 1919, the hotel is set to debut in a luxurious new incarnation in advance of the 100th Anniversary of the property. At times host to 13 United States presidents (including Woodrow Wilson, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Richard Nixon, among others), the legendary hotel has served as venue for international luminaries

Defining New Luxury in the Travel Industry
New Luxury has been a trending topic amongst hospitality insiders over the past few months, and has taken on a variety of interpretations across various hospitality groups. As travel increasingly takes focus on disconnecting, health and wellness, and green, eco-friendly initiatives, industry veterans have a range of thoughts on what “New Luxury” means to the modern traveler. Across the board, innovation is at the forefront of the conversation and what was once considered “lux


Sawyer & Company Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainable Design Tips
Increasingly interior design, along with the world at large, has made a conscious effort to incorporate natural, Earth-friendly design elements into homes and hotels. Our team at Sawyer & Company is no exception, putting continued focus on bringing sustainable design to our projects across the country. As Earth Month comes to a close, the sustainable practices used by our team and increasingly across the hospitality design industry provide new creative trends to apply to any