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Once a year, representatives of the international hotel industry converge on the British capital to seek inspiration and swap ideas. Held at London’s Business…

Starwood Hotels has announced the debut of its eco-conscious brand Element in Montana – its first in the state – with the opening of…

The Jeeves Silver Drinks Cabinet from Gallery Direct offers the height of suave elegance with a hint of retro. The cabinet features fine reeded…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced this week Aloft, the innovative hotel brand for today’s hyper-connected global traveller, has expanded its New York City…

The 4-star Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa situated in the Welsh capital of Cardiff has undergone an extensive refurbishment, transforming its bedrooms…

2016 is shaping up to be a great year for Four Seasons with the opening of several new hotels and resorts planned for the…

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has introduced its Essente autumn collection of contemporary curtain and upholstery fabrics. The fresh and contemporary range features a variety…

The opening of the 296-room Renaissance Suzhou Wujiang Hotel in Shengze is the first internationally branded hotel in the area expanding Marriott’s footprint in…

Auchrannie Resort, already an awarding winning destination on the Isle of Arran, now boasts a brand new 3-storey Spa Resort Executive Wing. The 18…

Hampton by Hilton, the global brand of more than 2,000 mid-priced Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has signed an agreement to develop a new-build Sheraton hotel in Brazil, owned by local real estate developer,…

Few things make a room come together more than a rug. With BoConcept’s collection you get a rug that fits your interior perfectly.From bold…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® are pleased to announce the opening of the 175-room Aloft Santa Clara located in Silicon Valley, California. Re:mixSM…

Courtyard by Marriott is rapidly expanding its international presence and has recently announced the opening of a new 144-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in…

Two of Sydney’s iconic heritage-listed buildings — the former Clare Hotel pub and the Carlton & United Breweries Administration Building have been carefully adjoined…

The new premium budget ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square has opened its doors following a £7m investment converting the property from the abandoned…

The award-winning Domes of Elounda, Crete are proud to be the first hotel to join the Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s striking collection of independent…

Hilton Worldwide has announced that its DoubleTree brand will make its entry into Colombia with the signing of two new franchise license agreements. Hilton…

Robert Allen’s latest collections of Drapeable Textures pay homage to understated glamour, elevating design staples by infusing them with shimmer and sheen.The lines offer…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and LATAM Hotels Corp are pleased to announce the opening of the 126-room Hyatt Place Tegucigalpa, in Honduras. “We are excited…

2015 has been a very busy year so far for Burgess Furniture. Not only have we launched our contemporary Evosa Congress Range, we have…

Hilton London Wembley, in the shadow of one of the world’s most iconic stadiums, was the backdrop for this year’s Hotel Summit, where more…

Marriott certainly has ambitious plans for its brands within South Africa. The acquisition of Protea Hotels in 2014 has secured, at least for now,…

A contract signing has taken place between Marriott International and Hanwha Hotels & Resorts for the future management of THE PLAZA, located in South…

An agreement has been signed between Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Shenzhen Hazens Real Estate Investment Group, LLC to open a new…

Brintons, the world’s leading carpet manufacturer, showcased a ‘Best of British’ themed exhibition at Maison & Objet Paris’ 20th anniversary.The prestigious show ran from…

Country Group Development (CGD) and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are partnering up with world-renowned designers Denniston, led by award-winning architectural and interior design…

AccorHotels has signed a management agreement with Aria Ziggurat for two properties in Tehran; both are scheduled to open in October 2015. Novotel IKIA…

Minor Hotel Group (MHG), currently with a portfolio of 134 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South…

New from Crosswater, Dial is the latest in push-button shower technology, which allows you to precisely control the flow of water and temperature simultaneously….

Currently under construction in Washington’s district of Renton is the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport. Due for completion in 2017, the hotel…

Gallery Direct Holdings Ltd are pleased to announce the purchase of Dreamworks Beds, a successful UK mattress and upholstery manufacturer, in a strategic deal…

There are just over three months to go until the 26th ICEHOTEL in Swedish Lapland opens its doors to the public (11 December 2015).And…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of the first Holiday Inn hotel in the Santa Fe district of Mexico City. The hotel…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Hotel Indigo® Berlin City – East Side.The new-build…

Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s fifth floor Executive Lounge has a new interior design, featuring seating and tables by RHA Furniture. The curved reception desk was…

Clarke and Clarke are pleased to announce the launch of two new collections, Latour and Cordoba, at this year’s Decorex International from the 20th…

Kobe UK, the luxury fabric specialist, is celebrating 20 years of supplying UK interior design and soft furnishing customers with its contemporary and classic…

Renaissance Hotels have announced the opening of their first hotel in North India, the Renaissance Lucknow Hotel. The 112-room property is the tallest hotel…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of the new-build Holiday Inn Express® and Suites Vaudreuil-Dorion hotel in Quebec. It joins other properties…

Reopening its doors after an extensive refurbishment, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Odile last year, is the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos located in…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has signed a management agreement for the Sheraton Hokkaido Kiroro Resort, a conversion property owned by Kiroro Resort Holdings….

A new latest generation InterCityHotel is being developed in Herford in North Rhine-Westphalia. Located within the direct vicinity of the town’s world famous MARTa…

To complement a range of interiors, the new bedlinen designs from Sanderson are all unique and offer a different look and feel for the…

Following the expected opening of the first EDITION property in Abu Dhabi in 2016, Marriott International, Inc. together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties…

The identity of the operator has been revealed for the proposed boutique hotel project at the former Royal High School in Edinburgh.Rosewood Hotels and…

GROHE is delighted to be exhibiting at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) for the first time. GROHE will be displaying a variety of award-winning,…

Carlson Rezidor are delighted to announce the signing of Europe’s first new-build Radisson Red hotel.Due to open in 2017, the Radisson Red Hotel Glasgow…

Devon’s Cary Arms, “The Inn on the Beach”, announced earlier this week extensive plans for nine new seafront Beach Huts and Riviera Villas, as…

Good product design is an evolutionary and ongoing process at Chelsom. With the full 2016/2017 ranges to be launched in May next year, the…

33 MPs from across the UK took part in a day in Parliament today, Wednesday 16th September, highlighting the importance of the hospitality and…

Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Fleming Asset Management Botswana, on behalf of Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund, to…

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has provided debt funding to Sir Richard Sutton Estates Limited (SRSE) in support of its acquisition of the…

The Zoffany In-House press team, Alison and Gracie look forward to greeting you in their showroom on 21st and 22nd September; Chelsea Harbour Design…

Conran and Partners has unveiled its plans for the interior design for an innovative mixed-used development in the heart of Istanbul. Masterminded by development…

With the busiest UK airport and train stations outside of London, Birmingham has been a transport hotspot for decades. The original Mini Cooper was…

Radisson Blu has announced the opening of two beach resorts in Mauritius: the Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa, Mauritius and the Radisson Blu…

Miami-based Integra Investments has announced that the leading-edge Aloft Hotel brand, a vision of W Hotels, will serve as the signature hotel component at…

It’s hard to believe that Signbox is turning 30 this year and to celebrate, they want to do something very special – something that…

July Highlights • North East hotels grow bottom line • Newcastle performs • Profits drop in Oxford

The iconic Liver Bird is the inspiration for the latest design by award-winning architect, David Backhouse. Renowned for creating the Cavern Walks and the…

Scheduled to open in 2018, the new build Le Meridien Batumi in the Republic of Georgia will be the tallest structure in the city…

The 198-room Elizabeth Park Hotel Budapest, A Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel, has announced it will undergo an extensive refurbishment program and re-launch in spring 2016…

The elegant Spire is just one of Gallery Direct’s high quality bedsteads from their Frank Hudson collection. Crafted from mindy ash solid wood and…

July Highlights • Profit uplift for Barcelona and Paris… • …Along with Frankfurt and Moscow • RevPAR up but profits down in Brussels

Fine Cell Work are pleased to introduce a new range of printed/ stitched cushions and tote bags at Decorex International 2015, designed by Corey…

Market-leaders in decorative fabrics and furnishings, Robert Allen will be exhibiting at the Hotel Summit 2015 on the 14th September 2015.For 75 years, Robert…

Continuing Hampton by Hilton’s expansion in Mexico, the brand has recently announced the opening of the 130-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Merida in Mexico’s…

Hamilton is set to stand out from the crowd at Sleep 2015. The company is seeing a rise in demand from small to medium…

BoConcept, the high-end Danish designer firm and manufacturer of sleek modern design furniture with an emphasis on fashion and functionality is pleased to announce…

July Highlights • UAE hotels witness strengthening occupancy as Ramadan ends • Doha and Jeddah hotels see performance levels strengthen • Increasing room rate…

Exhibiting for the fifth year running, Crosswater are pleased to showcase the latest, innovative bathroom products for the hospitality sector.Crosswater will be exhibiting some…

In recent years, there seems to have been a resurgence in creating quintessentially English interiors. At all levels, hospitality market interior design practices have…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of The St Regis Mumbai in partnership with Pallazzio Hotels & Leisure…

Hilton Worldwide’s brand of extended stay hotels has announced the opening of its latest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia/Laurel, Maryland (USA). The new…

Chelsom are delighted to announce that they will be exhibiting at Decorex International at Syon Park, London from 20th-23rd September 2015. Taking place at…

Completely refurbished and reopened in June 2015, the Inn on the Square separates itself from traditional Lake District hotels, instead paying homage to the…

Centrally located in one of the most charming cities in central Europe is the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel, a 270-room hotel featuring 27 Executive Suites…

One of London’s most famous and prestigious hotels, the Waldorf Hilton, has put the finishing touches on a £13.5 million hotel-wide renovation. The renovation…

Sanderson are pleased to announce the launch of the new Sojourn collections at this year’s Focus 2015. Prolong the uplifting feeling of summer with…

Opening in October 2015 at Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, will be the largest event space in the UAE when the expansion…

The Kameha Grand Zurich Hotel, Autograph Collection’s first property in Switzerland, is set to launch a cutting-edge Space Suite designed by German artist Michael…

Luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair has unveiled the first instalment of its new-look deluxe bedrooms and suites, featuring beautifully elegant interior design and very…

After a four-month-long refurbishment period of its public areas, the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Los Angeles-Downey has re-opened. The $5m investment has seen a…

AccorHotels has announced the rebranding and refurbishment of ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Gangnam, formerly ibis Ambassador Seoul Gangnam.Featuring 317 rooms, the newly refurbished and…

As a centrepiece of The Chedi Club in Bali, the Hadiprana Villa has reopened following a complete refurbishment.The two-bedroom villa features private en-suites and…

To meet Beijing’s growing demand for meetings and event spaces, The Opposite House has unveiled its stylish new facilities called “Bei Space”, located in…

A new apartment hotel has opened its doors in Frankfurt’s new urban district of Europaviertel (“European quarter”). Designed by JOI-Design, the Capri by Fraser…

The Great Northern Hotel, dating back to 1854, is situated within the Western Concourse of King’s Cross and is considered one of the finest…

Liverpool’s new Tune Hotel opened its doors last month, the 100-bedroom hotel on Castle Street has been developed by Hotel Land & Development and…

The official opening of the 70-room Harrogate West Park Travelodge took place today, 4th September 2015, and was attended by Travelodge’s Chief Operating Officer,…

The stunning Hartwick is just one of Gallery Direct’s high quality bedsteads from their Frank Hudson collection. With its clean, smooth lines, this contemporary…

Luxury bathroom product designer, Crosswater, is pleased to introduce the Waldorf collection, its first range of bathroom brass and sanitaryware to its extensive portfolio…

The countdown is on as Four Seasons puts the finishing touches on its first location in Korea – the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.Designed by…

Palmetto is an alluring collection of prints, weaves and wallcoverings by Harlequin. Inspired by early morning strolls through dewy woods and twilight walks around…

The partnership between The Kessler Collection and Autograph Collection Hotels has been further strengthened with the latest property to join the Autograph portfolio. The…

SPA Creators, designers and developers of mid-to-luxury hotel spas and leisure businesses, has announced its latest project to open before the end of the…

Hotel Okura Tokyo Main Building will be transformed during a 4-year reconstruction which started on 1st September 2015. Due for completion by spring 2019,…

The ship-themed Voyager Beach Resort in Kenya, part of Heritage Hotels, is one of the most popular resorts on Africa’s East Coast. Offering 236…