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Nothing suggests traditional country living more than a tweed armchair. Creators and manufacturers of fine eclectic furniture, RhubarbLondon prides itself on sourcing the most…

The contemporary upper upscale hotel brand Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, operated in Europe by PPHE Hotel Group, is increasing its portfolio, revealing plans…

The GROHE Sensia Arena shower toilet has won the gold award for Innovation in WiFi and App Technology, while GROHE’s EuroCube Joy mixer range…

Gallery Direct were delighted to win the Sittingbourne Business of the Year at last month’s Swale Business Awards. The awards, which are widely regarded…

Two days before Harmony Of The Seas, the world’s largest ever cruise ship, left the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire where she was built,…

In October, the Generation Companies, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based real estate developer, owner, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels, completed a $215 million…

Founded in 1912 by François André and subsequently developed by Lucien Barrière, Diane Barrière-Desseigne, and Dominique Desseigne, Barrière has thrived over the decades to…

As part of their continued expansion, Crosswater Contracts are pleased to announce the appointment of Becky Greenin to the UK contracts team. Becky is…

Indura Beach & Golf Resort has joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton. Owned by Desarrollo Turistico Bahía de Tela and managed by Trust…

Leading aparthotel operator Staycity is putting France firmly in its sights with the announcement of two premises opening in the country in 2017. Staycity…

Last year, the 5* luxury hotel and resort, The Grove in Hertfordshire, commissioned Martin Hulbert Design to revisit its private events spaces. Martin was…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that the new-build, 100-room Candlewood Suites Queretaro-Juriquilla property has opened as the brand’s first property in Mexico. The…

W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International, has announced it will open W Algarve in 2018 on Portugal’s stunning sun-kissed Algarve coast. Developed…

Summertime, a luxury holiday villa in Goa, is thrilled to announce that it has won the award for Best Romantic Boutique Hotel 2016, from…

Bespoke wool-rich axminster carpet made in the UK by Wilton Carpets, has been fitted throughout The Chapel at Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, a country…

We’re delighted to welcome Stylo as an official partner for the Hotel Designs Meet Up networking event, which takes place tomorrow at the Grange…

Today’s your last chance to register to attend the Hotel Designs Meet Up networking evening, which takes place tomorrow at the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel…

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara opens its doors in the Sultanate of Oman bringing the luxury hospitality brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas…

Dorsett Hospitality International is delighted to announce the development of its second hotel in London, Dorsett City, a 13 storey building formerly known as…

Marriott Hotels is celebrating the grand re-opening of one of its most iconic properties in the UK, London Marriott Hotel County Hall, following the…

Luxury surface manufacturer, Versital has met the rigorous design and quality standards required to earn British Contract Furnishing Association membership. Gemma Stockberger, Versital, comments:…

AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa has launched in one of Thailand’s popular beach resort destinations. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, on…

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts has announced it will debut the brand’s first-ever hotel in Singapore in early 2017. In partnership with boutique…

Concealed installation made easy, fast, reliable and versatile: 2016 marks the Hansgrohe iBox universal’s fifteenth anniversary. A true all-rounder, it facilitates the concealed installation…

Drawing on thoughtful analogies between the psychologies of how people navigate around hotels and trade shows, Modulex is designing an entirely new concept for…

The news of Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s US election was met with sheer joy by millions in the United States, and utter despair…

Homewood Suites by Hilton has announced its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC – Capitol Navy Yard. Offering 195 new suites, the…

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has signed a management agreement with NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited to open the first Ritz-Carlton property in New Zealand…

Babbacombe Bay’s boutique five star inn, the Cary Arms, on the spectacular south coast of Devon, will open the luxury glass fronted sea-view “Cary…

The forward-thinking and ultra modern K West Hotel & Spa is constantly updating its technological offerings to ensure it’s one of the most high-tech…

Ian Schrager, the internationally renowned American hotel visionary, is expanding his global influence with the opening of his first hotel in China. The Sanya…

Found in quality hotels worldwide, AXOR and Hansgrohe are well-established bathroom brands serving global chains through to independent boutique hotels. With 115 years of…

Moritz, by Skopos is a new FR upholstery collection with universal appeal across a variety of contract interiors. Moritz, as the collection name suggests,…

Marriott International has announced that its on track to hit a target of 50 hotels for its Australia, New Zealand and Pacific portfolio by…

Recently at the Rosewood Hotel in London – a world away from the shimmering blue waters and picture-perfect beaches of the Caribbean – Hotel…

Tribute Portfolio will be debuting in Latin America, according to a Marriott statement. By December 2016, the brand will add two independent hotels to…

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company has announced that it will open a new hotel under the Marriott Autograph Collection brand at the former City Hall…

Design Hotels is pleased to announce seven new additions joining a growing portfolio of over 290 independent hotels in more than 50 countries across…

The environmentally innovative Hurawalhi Island Resort in the Maldives – with an undersea restaurant, champagne pavilion and stylish villas – is opening in December….

The inspiration for Bombay Central is taken from in and around the main station of India. The brief for Dawnvale was to design and…

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the opening of Holiday Inn Osaka Namba. This is the fifth Holiday Inn hotel in the brand family in…

Introducing RhubarbLondon, creators and manufacturers of eclectic, handcrafted furniture. At the heart of every RhubarbLondon design lies its distinctive upholstery, sourced from original archives…

Hyatt Place São José do Rio Preto has opened, marking the first Hyatt Place hotel to open in Brazil. Practical design aligned with comfort…

Bespoke Hotels Middle East and Africa is pleased to announce it has reached agreement to operate 74 residential units across Dubai, from the Palm…

Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, has announced its official debut in Tampa with the addition of The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel….

New high-end urban lifestyle hotel group, Principal, launched today with the first three Principal hotels in Manchester, Edinburgh and York. The launch follows a…

With a new face unveiling, the Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong is excited to announce it has been rebranded as Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong on…

BON Hotels, a hospitality company that owns, manages and markets hotels throughout Africa, hosted their official launch in Nigeria, at BON Hotel Stratton Asokoro…

Bespoke Hotels is delighted to announce that it has reached an agreement to take on the management of The Bab Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco’s…

The Adelphi Hospitality Group unveiled plans today for the final phase of renovation of The Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs’ landmark boutique hotel. Originally built…

Red Lion Hotels Corporation announced the opening of its newly converted property, Red Lion Inn & Suites in Ontario, Oregon. This hotel opening is…

As a guest accommodation provider in the hospitality industry, an important part of your responsibility is to consider the risk of fire to your…

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has signed a management agreement with RAK National Hotels, an owner of hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, a…

Firefighters spent much of Friday (28 October) tackling a blaze which has ripped through buildings in the city of Exeter, including what is believed…

Atlantic City, New Jersey’s premier resort Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has been accepted as the newest member of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)….

Not since Jay Gatsby set foot in West Egg has a neighborhood so eagerly anticipated the arrival of a new host—this October sees the…

Wayne West, COO of Newport Hospitality shares his views on creating a ‘great’ hotel… Fortune has shined brightly on my career in hospitality as…

Five-star Hotel Jardines de Nivaria, considered one of the most luxurious properties in the south of Tenerife, has just re-opened following a €13.5 million…

ICMI, the group behind Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s Cromlix Hotel, has revealed plans to open a new boutique hotel and spa in north-eastern Scotland…

Roca introduces its two new premium brassware ranges, Atlas and Lanta. Lanta, an elegant range that features curved edges with a pin handle, designed…

Cycas Hospitality and Slough Urban Renewal (SUR) have agreed heads of terms for two new Marriott International hotels – Moxy and Residence Inn –…

Located on one of the most unique and unspoilt beaches in the Maldives, Kanuhura will reopen its doors on 1 December, following an 18-month…

Sleep, Europe’s comprehensive hotel design and development event, has announced an unrivalled ensemble of leading UK and global brands set to exhibit at London’s…

Brintons, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of woven Axminster carpet, has collaborated with dynamic designer Stacy Garcia once again to launch Altered Gravity, a…

Palladium Hotel Group is expanding in Madrid with a new property adding to the group’s wider diversification and expansion over the last few years….

Mantra Richmont Hotel, a new $28 million (£17.6 million) 108-room boutique hotel at Spring Hill in Brisbane, has officially been opened by Queensland Minister…

Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, hosted an epic party inspired by the prolific nightlife culture in Berlin, showcasing the music, dance, art…

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced it will debut the brand’s first-ever hotel in Singapore in early 2017….

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLHC) recently announced the opening of a Lexington Inn & Suites in Goodyear, Arizona. The hotel marks the first Lexington…

Luxury seafront hotel, The Grand Brighton, has announced plans for its highly anticipated multi-million pound façade restoration project. The refurbishment, due to be completed…

Kingsmills hotel has recently added 13 ensuite rooms with private gardens to its luxurious offering, with Roca products used throughout. “Our aim was to…

Luxury hotel group, DUKES COLLECTION, is thrilled to announce the much anticipated opening of DUKES DUBAI in December 2016, situated at the beginning of…

Hilton Worldwide has revealed plans to introduce its upscale DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Hull, following an agreement with Brayford Hotels. Independent UK hotel…

A new Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites designed by Gene Kaufman Architect has opened at 538 West 58th Street. The 85,000-square-foot, 18-storey, 226-room hotel…

In Germany, they are fond of saying that all good things come in ‘threes’. This certainly applies to the latest developments at IntercityHotels, a…

As part of DUKES COLLECTION, DUKES London, the award-winning five-star British bolthole in the heart of Mayfair, is thrilled to announce that a major…

The elegant Stockholm table lamp is one of the standout pieces from Chelsom’s new collection, Edition 25. Epitomising the understated beauty of Scandinavian design,…

Work is under way to transform a city centre hotel into a boutique spa and conference venue. Grade II listed Grey Street Hotel, Newcastle…

As part of its cutting-edge Scion Living lifestyle brand, innovative, fashion-forward British interiors company Scion has produced its first cushion collection, a spectacular range…

Officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts along with Southwest Properties of Halifax, Nova Scotia and JLK Global Fund International have broken ground on…

Skamania Lodge has established itself as a destination for family vacations, weekend getaways, corporate conferences and weddings. Looking to expand their current offerings, the…

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is set to re-launch in November, following the final phase of its £3.7 million (THB160 million) refurbishment. The…

Dorchester Collection is proud to announce the greatly anticipated reopening of its tenth hotel, Hotel Eden in Rome, for April 2017. Having undergone an…

A popular Docklands hotel has invested £70,000 in a new-look waterfront restaurant. Docklands Bar & Grill at Crowne Plaza London – Docklands has undergone…

World-renowned carpet manufacturer Brintons launched the Mazij collection at the Dubai Hotel Show last month (17 -19 September 2016). Meaning a mix or melange…

Plenum shower handsets, Roca’s latest multi-function hand shower collection, are available in two shapes – round and square – to complement existing brassware in…

As well as generating new leads and a full programme of seminars, the Independent Hotel Show offers fantastic opportunities for networking. There are several…

The Independent Hotel Show kicked off on Tuesday 18 October with a successful first day for suppliers and hotel professionals alike. A host of…

Featuring talks from hoteliers, journalists and industry leaders, the 30 seminars at Independent Hotel Show aim to guide independent hoteliers to improving their business,…

The winners of the Independent Hotel Show Awards, in association with Sky, were announced on Tuesday 18 October at Kensington Olympia. Coming out on…

As part of a programme of ‘Special Events’ at the Independent Hotel Show, English sparkling wine pioneers Nyetimber will be hosting a masterclass on…

An opportunity for the industry to recognise and toast the sector’s trailblazers at a relaxed reception, the Independent Hotel Show Awards in association with…

A firm fixture in the events calendar of independent hoteliers and industry professionals, the show presents a curated collection of over 300 innovative product…

This December, The Park Inn by Radisson Trysil Mountain Resort will be rebranded to Radisson Blu Mountain Resort & Residences. With a bigger outdoor…

In the shadow of Higashiyama Mountain in the temple district of Japan’s ancient capital, Four Seasons Kyoto has opened. “Kyoto is one of the…

Leading bathroom design brand, Roca, is delighted to present its very latest collection – Inspira – a ground-breaking versatile vitreous china and furniture collection…

Featuring talks from hoteliers, journalists and industry leaders, the 30 seminars at Independent Hotel Show aim to guide independent hoteliers to improving their business,…

This Tuesday and Wednesday (18-19 October), the Independent Hotel Show will open its doors to celebrate five years as Britain’s best loved, biggest and…

Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur is set to open its doors on 1st December 2016. The 347-room hotel is well-designed with unique personality and distinctive…