Some of the industry’s oldest-school properties are finally shaking themselves loose from hidebound traditions regarding not only dress, but also facility decor and their general club atmospheres.
Hartford (Conn.) Club Alters Philosophy, Aesthetics
The 144-year-old private club is modernizing its facilities, including a $100,000 update to its first floor, has modified its membership fee structure, and is offering special events and programs that appeal to members’ families. Past Hartford (Conn.) Club members Mark Twain, Katharine Hepburn, and J.P. Morgan might not recognize the business club of the present…
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Industry Roundup Photos from C&RB’s Design & Renovation Insights Workshop at Congressional CC (see “Capital Assets,” pg. 10). Cover Feature PHOTOS from Commerce Club, Detroit Athletic Club, The Houston Club, The Hartford Club, The University Club Atop Symphony Towers and The Wisconsin Club, as well as exclusive Q&As with the managers of these business clubs…
City Clubs Rising
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…
City Clubs RISING
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…