Company Spotlight: HiB opens first Novum showroom
Following the successful launch of its newly updated HiB Novum furniture collection, HiB is delighted to open its doors to its very first Novum…
/ 23.09.2016
Following the successful launch of its newly updated HiB Novum furniture collection, HiB is delighted to open its doors to its very first Novum…
/ 23.09.2016
Sekers proudly launches Nahla, a new fabric backed vinyl contract wallcovering collection of six designs – Abuko, Balule, Kalimba, Mara, Raffia & Tembe. Nahla…
/ 23.09.2016
Marriott International has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, creating the world’s largest hotel company. Marriott now offers the most comprehensive portfolio…
/ 23.09.2016
The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel announces the opening of its 8,000-sq-ft hotly-anticipated destination rooftop bar – SKYE bar and restaurant. A…
/ 23.09.2016
Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge, situated next to Rwanda’s renowned Volcanoes National Park, is on track to open for guests in June 2017. Comprising just…
/ 22.09.2016
From the birthplace of the brand, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts has marked a milestone as its first-ever hotel and celebrated flagship in Paris…
/ 22.09.2016
The Majestic Hotel Group has announced the opening of Midmost Hotel Barcelona. Meaning, “in the exact centre,” Midmost is centrally positioned in the city’s…
/ 22.09.2016
The inaugural edition of the newly rebranded Hotel Designs Summit launched on September 12-13 at the Radisson Blu London Stansted to roaring success. This…
/ 22.09.2016
Marriott Hotels has unveiled its #MGravityRoom, an interactive replica of the brand’s evolving modern guest room designs. Located in the Greatroom of the New…
/ 22.09.2016
This month sees the launch of The Mash Inn, an 18th century inn located in the leafy Buckinghamshire village of Radnage, which has been…
/ 21.09.2016
UK hotels increased capital expenditure by 57% to £1.62 billion in 2015/16, up from £1.03 billion in the previous year to compete with newer…
/ 21.09.2016
Russia’s largest new hotel complex, Novotel Adagio ibis Moscow Kievskaya by AccorHotels management, is located right in the heart of Moscow, alongside the Moscow…
/ 21.09.2016
Cementing its position as a market leader within the bathroom industry, sanitary solutions and piping systems manufacturer Geberit has been named as one of…
/ 20.09.2016
Sekers introduces Malmo Collection, a luxurious wool melton with heather tones, providing a beautiful drape and plush hand Malmo is suitable for contract upholstery,…
/ 20.09.2016
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is now open. “Downtown New York has been reborn as the most vibrant neighbourhood in city,” says Peter…
/ 20.09.2016
Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment firm, announced last week that it will launch PRINCIPAL, a new urban lifestyle hotel group, on…
/ 20.09.2016
Looking to add to its collection of hotels unified by discerning design, SIR hotels announces three brand new properties opening in Berlin, Hamburg, and…
/ 20.09.2016
Hilton has announced the official opening of Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora, marking Hilton’s debut in Montenegro. Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora offers 180 spacious and…
/ 20.09.2016
The material revolution continues with new experimental projects designed by students at HGK, the Academy of Art and Design Basel/Switzerland, utilising the material capabilities…
/ 16.09.2016
Sekers are pleased to launch Idaho, a distressed antique look mock-hide upholstery collection, available in a palette of 12 rich colours, including warm naturals,…
/ 16.09.2016
Demonstrating the impact of good carpet design, Wilton Carpets Commercial is coming to the Independent Hotel Show with In Stock ranges designed to meet…
/ 15.09.2016
Hilton has welcomed the 30-acre DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as the latest addition to the DoubleTree…
/ 15.09.2016
Cotswold House, the award winning luxury hotel and spa has undergone a significant £1 million restoration which includes a full renovation of their restaurant,…
/ 15.09.2016
Marriott International has opened Residence Inn by Marriott Maui Wailea – Hawaii’s first. Set against a contemporary Hawaiian motif, the all-suite hotel consists of…
/ 15.09.2016
With Decorex just a few days away, the excitement for this year’s event is building. Here’s a preview of just some of what attendees…
/ 14.09.2016
Continuing Harlequin’s rich tradition for producting stunning feature wallcoverings, the Design Studio has taken the concept into a new dimension with its latest, aptly-named…
/ 14.09.2016
Edwardian Hotels London has launched a new online and mobile check-in/check-out service across its portfolio of 12 hotels in the capital. The service has…
/ 14.09.2016
According to Global Industry Analytics’ Report – ‘The Global Tableware Market, February 2016’ – the global market for tableware is set to exceed $41…
/ 14.09.2016
100% Design, the UK’s largest design trade show, returns to Olympia London 21-24 September, presenting leading national and international exhibitors across five sections; ‘Interiors’,…
/ 13.09.2016
Australian-owned Hotel Management Company StayWell Hospitality Group is staying true to its plans of global expansion by entering into a partnership with renowned United…
/ 13.09.2016
Rising above the banks of Bangkok’s picturesque Chao Phraya River, the world’s first purpose designed AVANI hotel, AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel, offers a smooth…
/ 13.09.2016
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the designation of Sheraton Salzburg Hotel as a Sheraton Grand, welcoming it to the brand’s premier tier of…
/ 12.09.2016
Brad Pitt is considering building an upscale complex for about 2,500 people in Croatia’s coastal town of Zablace. It would be an extension of…
/ 12.09.2016
Hilton has reached a management agreement with Agricola Merse to bring Curio – A Collection by Hilton to Tuscany. The 101-guestroom La Bagnaia Golf…
/ 09.09.2016
Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200-room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at the new…
/ 09.09.2016
Transforming hospitality interiors with beautiful bespoke design in the fastest lead-times currently available, Ready to Weave carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial are ready in…
/ 09.09.2016
While the newest generation of travelers – the oft written about ‘millennials’ – may not yet have the discretionary spending muscle of Gen Xers…
/ 09.09.2016
North Hill City Resort, opening this month, is a new five-star luxury resort incorporating a modern contemporary design that embraces the destination of Chiang…
/ 09.09.2016
This autumn, luxury fabric specialist Kobe introduces Enchanted, a stunning collection of luxurious 100% flame retardant fabrics, perfect for contract window décor. A balance…
/ 09.09.2016
The Edinburgh Grand is the latest addition to Lateral City Apartments’ portfolio of beautifully appointed serviced accommodation. As with existing developments, Old Town Chambers…
/ 08.09.2016
DoubleTree by Hilton has unveiled its first property in the bustling Dallas suburb of Arlington and its eighth throughout the Dallas metroplex. DoubleTree by…
/ 02.09.2016
Dubai master developer Nakheel today signed a Letter of Intent with Hilton Worldwide to manage a new, 256-room hotel at Jumeirah Village Triangle. Under…
/ 02.09.2016
The Marriott-Starwood merger was back in the news this week – we look at potential hurdles to the deal. We’re just over a week…
/ 02.09.2016
Hilton has announced the opening of Chateau on The Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton. Formerly Chateau on The Park, this Christchurch icon…
/ 02.09.2016
The Autograph Collection has welcomed a new boutique property to its collection. Hotel Xenia will be Autograph Collection’s third hotel in London, joining St…
/ 01.09.2016
The Independent Hotel Show, presented by James Hallam Hospitality & Leisure, has released the much anticipated shortlist for its 2016 Independent Hotelier and Outstanding…
/ 01.09.2016
The re-imagined Grade II listed Palé Hall is now officially open as one of the finest country house hotels in Wales and the UK,…
/ 01.09.2016
Is there about to be a spanner thrown into the works for the Marriott-Starwood merger? Recent reports – albeit very liberally-sourced ones – seemed…
/ 01.09.2016
Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay is expected to open just north of Patong Beach in November offering stylish rooms for hotel guests. CLUB Wyndham…
/ 01.09.2016
Last month, Banyan Tree Executive Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk officially launched the Banyan group’s first ever Banyan…
/ 31.08.2016
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, alongside Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and ASB Development Limited, has announced that the renowned luxury resort – The Nam…
/ 31.08.2016
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton Worldwide’s industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced earlier this month its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston…
/ 31.08.2016
Exhibiting at the Independent Hotel Show for the first time, British electricals designer and manufacturer Hamilton Litestat will be demonstrating its vast range of…
/ 31.08.2016
Accelerating growth in emerging markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Four Points Benin City, Nigeria. Owned by…
/ 31.08.2016
Curio – A Collection by Hilton announced this week the opening of Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza, Curio Collection by Hilton. The upscale, one-of-a-kind hotel…
/ 31.08.2016
We’re less than two weeks away from the start of the new-look Hotel Designs Summit – two days dedicated to hotel design, facilities and…
/ 26.08.2016
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, has announced the completion of its highly anticipated multi-million dollar renovation of W Seattle….
/ 26.08.2016
Two Manhattan hotels designed by Gene Kaufman Architect for Quadram Global’s new micro-hotel Arlo brand are slated to open this autumn in Manhattan, one…
/ 26.08.2016
Hilton and Al-Rai Real Estate have announced plans today which will see the luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts and midscale Hilton Garden Inn open…
/ 25.08.2016
The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue growth in new markets with the opening of 10 hotels across the globe during the second…
/ 25.08.2016
Imagine asking a hotel room to turn up the air conditioning when it gets too hot or to turn on the lights before getting…
/ 25.08.2016
Rezidor announces the signing of three new properties in the UAE: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront and the Park Inn by Radisson Resort…
/ 25.08.2016
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that the group will add five new Holiday Inn and Holiday Express hotels to its growing presence in…
/ 25.08.2016
W Hotels Worldwide expands its Latin American portfolio with the opening of W Punta de Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. W Punta de Mita…
/ 25.08.2016
An A-Z* of the hotel trade will be attending this unique two-day networking event… There are less than two weeks to go until the…
/ 24.08.2016
Decorex International is the UK’s leading design show and the only one of its kind in the UK for the luxury interiors market. Decorex…
/ 24.08.2016
Nobu Miami Beach is delighted to unveil its new website, now taking reservations for stays beginning September 16, 2016. Guests can use the site…
/ 24.08.2016
Belfast waterfront will be the site of the city’s newest hotel with the construction of Marriott International’s City Quays Hotel. This will be Marriott’s…
/ 24.08.2016
London’s Soho House & Co and New York’s Sydell Group will join forces to create The Ned – a hotel, club and collection of…
/ 24.08.2016
Thamrin Ekspress Indonesia has announced the opening of Four Points Jakarta, Thamrin. The opening marks the first Four Points property in Jakarta, and the…
/ 24.08.2016
London-based Distinction Group have partnered with Portuguese decking company Tecnodeck and the two will be exhibiting together at the forthcoming Hotel Show in Dubai….
/ 23.08.2016
Limitless are in the process of revolutionising the concept of disability by correcting the misapprehension that ‘disabled access’ is a synonym for ‘wheelchair access’,…
/ 23.08.2016
The new Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, designed by Dexter Moren Associates, has officially opened. The vibrant interiors for the 298-key hotel have been…
/ 23.08.2016
Hyatt Hotels has officially opened the Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, marking the brand’s official entry into Canada. Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, the thirteenth hotel…
/ 23.08.2016
The positive impact of the UK’s Brexit decision on the domestic hotel market was revealed last week as official figures show billions of pounds…
/ 23.08.2016
A British furniture maker, landscape designer and taxidermist are among the first artists to be announced for this year’s seasonal ICEHOTEL which is set…
/ 22.08.2016
Conrad Hotels & Resorts smart luxury hotel brand, today announced the opening of Conrad Xiamen, on the southwestern coast of Xiamen Island. Owned by…
/ 22.08.2016
Luxury chalet operator Bramble Ski is delighted to introduce two new ultra-exclusive chalets for the 2016/17 ski season. Chalet Weiss Spa sees Bramble Ski’s…
/ 22.08.2016
Guests staying at the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham will soon enjoy a new and improved hotel experience, as the Redefine|BDL Hotels venue begins a…
/ 22.08.2016
Anantara Angkor Resort has made its final transformation from a quaint boutique resort to a luxurious all-suite resort. Nestled only 10 minutes away from…
/ 22.08.2016
The Ramble, an independently-owned hotel will open in late 2017 with 50 guestrooms, an intimate theatre and bar and flexible meeting space. Located at…
/ 22.08.2016
Dubai is known for its outlandish and ambitious projects. And now, the upcoming Rosemont Hotel & Residences will feature the Middle East’s first rainforest….
/ 19.08.2016
With more than 400 brands taking part, Decorex, the UK’s longest running event in the design and interiors calendar, returns this year with a…
/ 19.08.2016
Wyndham is leading hotel growth in Korea’s secondary cities with two new openings in Gangwon and Gunsan to meet the demand for accommodation in…
/ 19.08.2016
The elegant Bowden Hall Hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment, transforming the grade II listed four-star Georgian country house hotel. The hotel, nestled in…
/ 19.08.2016
From a look at the stunning work by Jean-Michel Gathy at One&Only resorts around the world to ‘pretty in pink’ trends we can expect…
/ 19.08.2016
Starwood Hotels is about to enter the Armenian market with the opening of The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the capital Yerevan. The…
/ 19.08.2016
Radisson Blu recently opened its first location in Chile. The opening of the Radisson Blu Santiago La Dehesa follows Radisson Blu Sao Paulo and…
/ 18.08.2016
Gallery Direct is proud to have worked together with Bassam Shlewet, the owner of newly refurbished Hurley House Hotel and fine dining restaurant, to…
/ 18.08.2016
Pennyhill Park, an exclusive hotel & spa in Bagshot, Surrey, has launched a new luxury stand-alone suite, The Granary, to complement its collection of…
/ 18.08.2016
Excelling with a vast, exciting and innovative product range has led Bauhaus to become one of the most pioneering brands in the UK. Dedicated…
/ 17.08.2016
From coral clean-up to sustainable water sourcing, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is leading the way in eco-sustainability within the luxury travel sector….
/ 17.08.2016
Tucked away between the golden sands of Borth Beach and the rugged mountains of Snowdonia National Park, Ynyshir is one of Wales’ most highly…
/ 17.08.2016
Making its much-anticipated debut in September 2016, YOO Hotels and Resorts is launching the group’s first property under the urban Yoo2 brand in Rio…
/ 17.08.2016
Warwick Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce a new addition to its collection, The Mist Hotel & Spa By Warwick, located in Ehden,…
/ 17.08.2016
Indidesign has just completed a renovation of the 17,160-square-foot lobby at Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel. The firm were inspired by San Francisco’s…
/ 17.08.2016
A specialist furniture business is preparing to move into new premises four times the size of its original base after a rapid increase in…
/ 16.08.2016
Jean-Michel Gathy, the pioneering Principal Designer at Denniston Architects, is continuing to bring his awe-inspiring design and architectural innovations to One&Only Resorts with some…
/ 16.08.2016
A new boutique hotel has opened in Bedford, on the site of the old Shakespeare Hotel, as the new owners bid to bring ‘a…