MENA Chain Hotels Market Review – April 2015
April Highlights • Amman and Dubai hotels witness profit decline • Profits rise in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh on the back of renewed…
/ 05.06.2015
April Highlights • Amman and Dubai hotels witness profit decline • Profits rise in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh on the back of renewed…
/ 05.06.2015
JW Marriott Washington, DC, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, has recently unveiled the multi-million dollar redesign of its 750 guest rooms, corridors, and…
/ 05.06.2015
To celebrate Innovations’ 40th anniversary, they are reaching far back into their archive to bring back timeless wallcoverings from their early years! Finding inspiration…
/ 04.06.2015
Combining reliable quality, solid brass construction and dynamic design, the New GROHE Eurosmart has been improved both inside and out.From its streamlined modern design…
/ 04.06.2015
RHA Furniture has just completed the installation of their largest ever contract. The project involved the production and installation of custom made loose and…
/ 04.06.2015
W Hotels Worldwide has announced the completion of the highly anticipated $25 million renovation of W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills, formerly known…
/ 04.06.2015
• London continues to lag behind the UK Provinces • Hotels in Cardiff grow top and bottom-line… • …As well as in Glasgow
/ 03.06.2015
The Viva Leather 2 Seater was just one the exciting new products launched by GALLERY DIRECT at the January Furniture Show. Part of their…
/ 03.06.2015
Opening in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square this fall, the Axiom Hotel (28 Cyril Magnin St.) is bringing its vision of contemporary…
/ 03.06.2015
One of Mayfair’s finest dining establishments, Quaglino’s, has recently undergone a major refurbishment and we are proud to boast that you can find a…
/ 03.06.2015
The Grand Hyatt brand has announced that it will add a new resort, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort, to its world-class portfolio when…
/ 02.06.2015
The Ampersand, a 111-bedroom luxury boutique hotel in the heart of London, was recently the subject of a painstaking and intricate refurbishment. Dexter Moren…
/ 02.06.2015
106 individual apartments, including a stunning penthouse. All rooms have been created in a vibrant contemporary style, with all the usual touches you would…
/ 02.06.2015
With around 2 million visitors each year, Center Parcs is the leading destination for high quality short breaks in the UK. Each of its…
/ 01.06.2015
The Butlin’s site at Minehead is one of three Butlin’s holiday resorts across the UK. The Butlin’s brand, established almost 80 years, has become…
/ 01.06.2015
Costing some $940 million, Anthem of the Seas is the second of the Quantum class ships built by Royal Caribbean Cruise International (RCCI), extending…
/ 01.06.2015
Hamilton Litestat has seized an opportunity, presented by Amendment 3 to BS 7671 IET wiring regulations, to enter the Domestic Circuit Protection market with…
/ 01.06.2015
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury portfolio in China with the opening of the 228-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhejiang Anji….
/ 31.05.2015
Marriott International, Inc. is proud to announce the recent opening of its first rainforest resort in Asia Pacific at Mulu in Sarawak, Malaysia. The…
/ 31.05.2015
Guests visiting the four-star Nailcote Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club, an exclusive hotel based in the Warwickshire countryside, will find there are 10…
/ 30.05.2015
Marriott International, Inc. announces the opening of the JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau in the thriving Special Administrative Region (S.A.R) of…
/ 30.05.2015
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in the Black Sea Port of Batumi, Georgia following a management agreement with Tourinvest Ltd.The…
/ 29.05.2015
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK, will join other leading manufacturers and suppliers to introduce its new collections from Kobe and Essente at the January…
/ 29.05.2015
A landmark Northumberland hotel is to get a new lease of life, after been bought by a leading North East leisure operator. The 27…
/ 29.05.2015
Naturalmat are teaming up with sleep and industry experts in June to kick start a series of breakfast seminars, exploring how hotels can help…
/ 29.05.2015
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Cúcuta hotel. The new build, 98-room hotel is IHG’s first property in the…
/ 28.05.2015
Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2014 New customer experience driving strong growthFinancial Highlights • RevPar(1) up 16.8% to £34.24 (2013: £29.32); outperforming…
/ 28.05.2015
Carlson Rezidor announces the very first Radisson Red in Europe, the Middle East and Africa: the group’s new upscale lifestyle select brand launches in…
/ 28.05.2015
GROHE is delighted to unveil its new complete stylish cubic solution for the bathroom, offering sleek geometric designs for bath mixers, showers, thermostats and…
/ 28.05.2015
Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland, one of the best-located hotels for travellers to Edinburgh and an excellent base…
/ 27.05.2015
Morgans Hotel Group Co., has recently announced its partnership with IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) to bring the Delano brand to the Middle…
/ 27.05.2015
The Chalon chair from GALLERY DIRECT’s Hudson Living range is a timeless button back chair designed to give an elegant feel to a room….
/ 27.05.2015
Worldhotels has welcomed seven new hotels to its global portfolio in the first quarter of 2015. The new additions are comprised of five hotels…
/ 26.05.2015
A ‘Boutique Spa’ by definition sets a level of expectation that it will be compact and bijou. When you arrive at Milford Hall Hotel…
/ 26.05.2015
Mercure Bristol North, The Grange Hotel has undergone a major investment, transforming the 19th century manor house. The extensive refurbishment includes the renovation of…
/ 26.05.2015
Hamilton Litestat was officially welcomed at May Design Series into the ranks of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) as an ‘Industry Partner’.Rex…
/ 25.05.2015
Designed by Peter Roth, and with all the stylish characteristics of the original Evosa, the Evosa Congress from Burgess Furniture sets the bar in…
/ 25.05.2015
Llandudno Travelodge, an 82- room property has been opened on the site of the former Clarence House hotel on Gloddeath Street. The hotel is…
/ 24.05.2015
Four Seasons Hotel Doha is pleased to announce – in partnership with acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, the highly anticipated debut of Nobu Doha…
/ 23.05.2015
At the opening of its new Southampton West Quay hotel, which is located yards away from one of the UK’s leading Ports (Southampton Port),…
/ 23.05.2015
In March I made a long overdue trip back from the antipodean colonies to the motherland. To break up the frenetic efforts to see…
/ 22.05.2015
Global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, has unveiled its latest technical innovation by creating the world’s first recycled latex substitute using laminate found in car…
/ 22.05.2015
The multi award-winning developer, Crown Group, has recently announced the highly anticipated details of Crown Ashfield; an oasis of luxury residences.The AUD $88-Million resort-style…
/ 22.05.2015
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has welcomed Olen Watt, a new sales agent for its Essente brand, covering Ireland (North and South). Olen is well-established…
/ 22.05.2015
New and ultra-chic Murat Reis is a hidden gem in the incredible area of Ayvalik – a part of Turkey that has long been…
/ 21.05.2015
The Precision Concept from Lano Flooring Solutions is set to redefine axminster carpet with any pattern in one of four pre-determined colourways available in…
/ 21.05.2015
Axel Schoenert architects was commissioned by Paris Inn Group to refurbish the Paris-Gare de l’Est Hotel, an area of 9,000 sq m. The modernized…
/ 21.05.2015
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that the 518-room Holiday Inn Resort® Montego Bay hotel has completed a $15 million renovation funded by ownership….
/ 20.05.2015
The Verbier Mirror and matching Verbier Console Table from GALLERY DIRECT will add an elegant touch to most rooms. The beautiful rectangular mirror and…
/ 20.05.2015
How USB charging is providing United Airlines with an Edge Convenience is a gift bestowed by technology. It is readily offered by the smartphone,…
/ 20.05.2015
Hampton by Hilton has recently announced the official opening of its newest property, Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth, located on Upper Terrace Road. The property,…
/ 19.05.2015
John Hadley has been promoted to Head of Marine Sales at Chelsom as the company consolidates its position as a leading designer, manufacturer and…
/ 19.05.2015
Mercure Swansea Hotel has announced the refurbishment of 64 of its 120 bedrooms. The extensive renovation includes the redesign of 64 classic bedrooms, bathrooms…
/ 19.05.2015
Here, John Woolley, managing director at Hypnos Contract Beds, discusses the importance of fire retardancy and what hoteliers need to know.What is fire retardancy?…
/ 19.05.2015
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, the Chinese joint venture hotel management company of Bangkok-based Dusit International, proudly announces it has secured two new hotel…
/ 18.05.2015
From the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced it will double its portfolio in the…
/ 18.05.2015
In late June this year, Colin Watson, Managing Director, will be leaving the BCFA after a very successful 8 years in office. As a…
/ 18.05.2015
What is SPAshell™? SPAshell™ is a fully functioning, working spa complete with eight fully furnished Treatment Rooms, Thermal Experiences, Deep Relaxation area, Juice Bar…
/ 17.05.2015
Element Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. eco-innovation lab, has recently announced a collaboration with Sistine Solar, Inc.— a company that uses innovative…
/ 17.05.2015
YHA (England and Wales) is making the most of its fabulous locations and has invested £1 million in camping, glamping and cabin facilities at…
/ 16.05.2015
Majestic in appearance, sophisticated in design and peerless in pedigree, The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo marks the return of an icon to the Egyptian capital….
/ 16.05.2015
Eurasia… Caucasus…Azerbaijan – throughout the world, myths, legends and facts about Fire are often lost in the smoke of Time and History… only to…
/ 15.05.2015
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced its newest hotel in the UK – Hilton at The Ageas Bowl Southampton which officially opened yesterday, 14th…
/ 15.05.2015
The Sanderson range of cushions reflect the elegant colour palette and classic English design that distinguish Sanderson’s exquisite wallcoverings and fabrics.Sanderson Cushions offer the…
/ 14.05.2015
Fresh on the heels of announcing an unprecedented joint venture (JV) hotel management company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dusit International confirms the…
/ 14.05.2015
For hospitality environments looking for sophisticated natural look carpets with the durability to withstand commercial use, the new Jaudon woven two-tone loop pile from…
/ 14.05.2015
New and ultra stylish Kata Rocks hotel is a true game changer for luxury tourism. Sleek and chic, offering a minimalist vibe, this magnificent…
/ 13.05.2015
With spring in full bloom, GALLERY DIRECT’s Isabella Quilt Cover Set from their Gallery Home soft furnishings collection is perfect for brightening up any…
/ 13.05.2015
Jumeirah Group has unveiled the name for Jumeirah’s new hotel at Madinat Jumeirah, scheduled to open during 2016: it will be known as Jumeirah…
/ 13.05.2015
Raising the standard in guest service and luxury accommodations yet again, Bellagio recently completed the remodel of the final 403 suites in the resort’s…
/ 12.05.2015
March Highlights • Average rates fall in Dubai but rise in Abu Dhabi • Beirut and Sharm El Sheikh hotels witness a boost in…
/ 12.05.2015
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is to open The St. Regis Langkawi in November 2015. The hotel is situated within an idyllic cove with…
/ 12.05.2015
The distinctive elegance of the Screw table lamp makes it one of the signature fittings from Chelsom’s latest collection, a true statement piece ideal…
/ 12.05.2015
Luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair is investing £14 million in an impressive refurbishment plan, which will see 129 new-look bedrooms, suites and apartments, alongside…
/ 11.05.2015
Perhaps you’ve read reviews on Trip Advisor saying your hotel bedrooms need an upgrade, or maybe your hotel lobby area is looking more 1915…
/ 11.05.2015
Celebrating 15 years, St Martins Lane, Morgans Hotel Group Co.’s first European hotel, has revealed a fresh new contemporary design and updated public spaces…
/ 11.05.2015
The Mercury® DK1 and the DK1E lighting control kits from Hamilton present an ideal ‘out-of-the-box’ opportunity for electrical installers to exploit the growing trend…
/ 10.05.2015
The long awaited Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport Hotel opened its doors on the 8th of May. It comprises of 193 air-conditioned contemporary bedrooms…
/ 09.05.2015
Property agents Colliers International seeks new owners for two unique Cotswold hotels. Both properties offer potential buyers a solid investment opportunity, and are on…
/ 09.05.2015
Rockstars, fashionistas and superstars are all about to arrive at ibis hotels in the global hotel brand’s latest TV campaign ‘Everybody’s famous at ibis’…
/ 08.05.2015
March Highlights • Profit growth for Amsterdam and Vienna • Slow start for Milan and Rome • St Petersburg performed
/ 08.05.2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the signing of The Westin Manila Sonata Place and The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata…
/ 08.05.2015
Staff from Jameson Seating visited Milan last month as part of Salone Del Mobile, which brought about some wonderful new products and trends. Our…
/ 07.05.2015
Pullman has recently been appointed to manage a new resort being built in one of the most unspoilt areas of the Maldives. The 120-villa…
/ 07.05.2015
Setting new standards in bathroom design, Simpsons, the leading British supplier of shower enclosures and modular wetroom solutions, has launched a pioneering, ultra-thin ceramic…
/ 07.05.2015
The former InterContinental Berchtesgaden has been reborn as an Alpine lifestyle resort, merging unpretentious design with rustic Bavarian flair, topped off with cordial Kempinski…
/ 06.05.2015
Gallery Direct’s new Maison range from their Hudson Living catalogue has been designed with a busy lifestyle in mind. It features co-ordinating statement and…
/ 06.05.2015
March Highlights • UK Provinces continue to shine against London • Cost control lifts Chester hotel profits • Stratford upon Avon on the up
/ 06.05.2015
The opening of the ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais marks a significant milestone for Accor as it the first to showcase every new concept…
/ 06.05.2015
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza® Berlin – Potsdamer Platz (formerly the Wyndham Grand Berlin Potsdamer Platz). The hotel…
/ 05.05.2015
Roomzzz Aparthotel, part of the Parklane Group has confirmed their second Manchester site will be in the £30M redevelopment of the iconic Corn Exchange…
/ 05.05.2015
MK Electric, the UK’s leading manufacturer of wiring accessories, has integrated its USB charging capabilities into its iconic product portfolio. MK Electric was one…
/ 05.05.2015
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, FFC Capital Corp. and Crescent Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of the 155-room Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack &…
/ 04.05.2015
Marriott International, Inc has recently announced the development of the 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel located in Saarbrucken Square, central Tbilisi (Georgia). It will…
/ 04.05.2015
Occupying a private island in the heart of the lagoon, the St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace marks the official debut of the St….
/ 04.05.2015
Architects and designers can now explore the different environments of the Zaha Hadid-designed Roca London Gallery and gain CPD points. The leading bathroom manufacturer,…
/ 03.05.2015
Pullman Hotels & Resorts has recently announced that the Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers is now open. Elegant and contemporary in design with a…
/ 03.05.2015
The eight-story AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor features 192 guest rooms and six suites, 3,700-square-feet of meeting space and a fitness centre….
/ 02.05.2015
York’s Best Western Monkbar Hotel has unveiled its new, state-of-the-art function suite. Located in the heart of the city of York, The Monkbar Hotel…