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In late June this year, Colin Watson, Managing Director, will be leaving the BCFA after a very successful 8 years in office. As a…

What is SPAshell™? SPAshell™ is a fully functioning, working spa complete with eight fully furnished Treatment Rooms, Thermal Experiences, Deep Relaxation area, Juice Bar…

Element Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. eco-innovation lab, has recently announced a collaboration with Sistine Solar, Inc.— a company that uses innovative…

YHA (England and Wales) is making the most of its fabulous locations and has invested £1 million in camping, glamping and cabin facilities at…

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….

Eurasia… Caucasus…Azerbaijan – throughout the world, myths, legends and facts about Fire are often lost in the smoke of Time and History… only to…

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced its newest hotel in the UK – Hilton at The Ageas Bowl Southampton which officially opened yesterday, 14th…

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…

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…

New and ultra stylish Kata Rocks hotel is a true game changer for luxury tourism. Sleek and chic, offering a minimalist vibe, this magnificent…

Fresh on the heels of announcing an unprecedented joint venture (JV) hotel management company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dusit International confirms the…

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…

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…

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…

March Highlights • Average rates fall in Dubai but rise in Abu Dhabi • Beirut and Sharm El Sheikh hotels witness a boost in…

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is to open The St. Regis Langkawi in November 2015. The hotel is situated within an idyllic cove with…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Property agents Colliers International seeks new owners for two unique Cotswold hotels. Both properties offer potential buyers a solid investment opportunity, and are on…

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’…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the signing of The Westin Manila Sonata Place and The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata…

Staff from Jameson Seating visited Milan last month as part of Salone Del Mobile, which brought about some wonderful new products and trends. Our…

March Highlights • Profit growth for Amsterdam and Vienna • Slow start for Milan and Rome • St Petersburg performed

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…

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…

The former InterContinental Berchtesgaden has been reborn as an Alpine lifestyle resort, merging unpretentious design with rustic Bavarian flair, topped off with cordial Kempinski…

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…

March Highlights • UK Provinces continue to shine against London • Cost control lifts Chester hotel profits • Stratford upon Avon on the up

The opening of the ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais marks a significant milestone for Accor as it the first to showcase every new concept…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza® Berlin – Potsdamer Platz (formerly the Wyndham Grand Berlin Potsdamer Platz). The hotel…

Roomzzz Aparthotel, part of the Parklane Group has confirmed their second Manchester site will be in the £30M redevelopment of the iconic Corn Exchange…

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…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, FFC Capital Corp. and Crescent Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of the 155-room Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South/Meadows Racetrack &…

Marriott International, Inc has recently announced the development of the 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel located in Saarbrucken Square, central Tbilisi (Georgia). It will…

Occupying a private island in the heart of the lagoon, the St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace marks the official debut of the St….

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,…

Pullman Hotels & Resorts has recently announced that the Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers is now open. Elegant and contemporary in design with a…

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….

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…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has recently announced the opening of the 257-room, full-service Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, the first Hyatt Centric branded property to…

Accor Asia Pacific has been appointed by Pristine Island Investments Pte Ltd to manage a new resort being built in one of the most…

Chelsom were commissioned to create a series of bespoke lighting products onboard Britain’s biggest ever cruise ship, the £473 million P&O Britannia, which was…

Leisure Plan are pleased to announce the availability of their 2015 catalogue which can be requested by calling 01279 816001.Luxury Outdoor Designer Furniture from…

Located in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Province, the 445m tall mixed-use Nanning China Resource Center Tower is sited along Minzu Avenue at the…

Royal warranted carpet manufacturer Brintons is to launch Ciranda, its third Axminster carpet collection in collaboration with designer Virginia Langley.Ciranda is a contemporary application…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of The Westin Jekyll Island, a 200-room, convention-class, beachfront hotel on Georgia’s acclaimed barrier…

This spring, Muraspec introduces WALLMOTION; a carefully curated collection of wallcoverings, with high-impact designs that deliver outstanding looks, echoing both current and future trends…

The new Casa Display Cabinet from GALLERY DIRECT’s Hudson Living range is shown here in a weathered mindy ash finish, but is also available…

Leading Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko Inc. has recently opened the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, the Hotel Gracery brand’s new flagship, in Kabukicho, Tokyo’s entertainment and…

New research by Barclays shows that the over 65s added £37 billion*(2) to the UK economy through spending on the Hospitality & Leisure sector…

For the last fifteen years HotelDesigns has travelled the world looking at hotels – over 300 having been visited and critiqued through these pages….

The first Cambria Suites in New York City, the premier location for Choice Hotels’ premier, highest-end brand, is now open for business at 123…

Drawing inspiration from nature these latest two collections from Newmor provide a contrast which is sure to delight. True to its name, Ashlar Block…

Morgan at Clerkenwell Design Week 2015 Visitors to the 1 Dallington Street showroom during this year’s CDW can expect an exciting and participative programme…

This Spring will see a beautiful new addition to the Skopos Upholstery portfolio. The new Boulevard collection takes influence from architectural detailing with facets…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently introduced Tribute Portfolio™, the company’s 10th brand and second collection of independent hotels. Promising owners, Starwood…

People are changing. New York is changing. Luxury is changing. With The New York EDITION, Ian Schrager and Marriott International respond to this changing…

Marriott International has recently announced plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Curaçao in the city of Willemstad. The project…

Join Roca for the 2015 edition of the AJ Women in Architecture (WIA) Talk, where we honour the contributions made by this years winners….

Hyatt Hotels Corporation are pleased to announce the opening of Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, the second Hyatt-branded property in Ahmedabad and the first Hyatt Regency-branded…

Nicolas James Group is pleased to announce that preliminary work is now underway on the development of its new Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa…

Located just minutes from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) and the legendary “Las Vegas Strip,” Four Points by Sheraton Las Vegas East has…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of the first Holiday Inn® hotel in the resort town of Huatulco, following a $6 million…

Following the acquisition of Sanitec by Geberit earlier this year, an integration of the two companies Geberit and Twyford Bathrooms in the UK and…

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is delighted to debut the highly anticipated St. Regis Istanbul. Owned by Nisantasi Konaklama ve Otel Hizmetleri A.S. (Demsa…

When Berkeley Homes built Ebury Square, a luxury development in Belgravia in central London, statement, high quality lighting was essential for the reception area…

Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International, Inc., celebrates the grand opening of Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown, the first Marriott International property for…

Group business is booming and so is construction on the Mandalay Bay Convention Center expansion, adding 350,000 square feet of exhibit space, more carpeted…

Hilton Worldwide is preparing to bring its Hilton Garden Inn brand to one of the UK’s top sporting venues, under a franchise agreement with…

On a cold and fresh day in February with several inches of snow on the ground GALLERY DIRECT delivered 12 rooms of furniture and…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto. Located in the Arashiyama district in the…

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts , will welcome its second JW Marriott Hotel in Turkey on 15 May 2015. The 107-room property is located…

Specialist fabric manufacturer, Kobe UK, has introduced the stylish Essente floorstand to display its extensive collection of fabrics.The stands, which are made of a…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Macerich have recently announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, the first new-build, full-service hotel in Tysons Corner…

Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al Khobar will have 218 rooms and suites. Guests will be able to choose from 141 rooms, 57 suites…

This year Altfield are proud to introduce Altfield Luxe, our new couture range of wallcoverings and fabrics. These items are made by hand in…

Chelsom are delighted to once again be exhibiting at HD Expo 2015 which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on 13th-15th May. HD…

Protea Hotels welcomes into its stable Malaga Hotel in Mpumalanga. Protea Hotel Malaga recently underwent a refurbished which resulted in the hotel receiving an…

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its India presence with the opening of its second hotel in Mumbai– JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar….

Hilton Worldwide has recently announced the opening of the new 298-room Hilton Barra hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With a privileged location on…

Award winning bed manufacturer Hypnos has donated beds for all 18 rooms at Ronald McDonald House Oxford – the free ‘home away from home’…

With this five-star hotel, offering more than 269 rooms and suites, Kempinski brings a hitherto unknown standard of luxury to Accra. Kempinski Hotel Gold…

Hamilton Litestat’s Mobile Demonstration Vehicle (MDV) is touring Ireland for the first time until the 24 April 2015. It started at Kellihers Electrical in…

Hunters Rest hotel, in its picturesque sub-tropical setting in the Magalies Mountains has been home to generations of holidaying families and has now joined…

Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl sets a new benchmark in luxury; situated 330 meters off the east coast of Qatar on a 400 hectare…

Royal Warranted carpet manufacturer Brintons will be at the centre of the creative hub during Clerkenwell Design Week, where it will be showcasing a…

Just over two years since its launch, having toured the project around the world and having opened more than 500 points of sale in…

Responding to the needs of installers, Roca has extended four of its most popular brassware collections to include a smooth body basin mixer, with…

InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Hotel Indigo® brand announces the signing of its first hotel in the state of Colorado, which will connect guests with…

Centara Pelican Bay Residence & Suites Krabi takes full advantage of its stunning location, having been designed as a cluster of low-rise buildings surrounding…

GALLERY DIRECT relaunched Frank Hudson at the January Furniture Show to much acclaim. With a long history of fine furniture making dating back to…

Hot on the heels of hosting a successful Ryder Cup, The Gleneagles® Hotel have announces plans for a new 2500 square metre event space…

Style Matters’ latest project sees a whole collection of beautiful, bespoke furniture featured throughout the highly anticipated Hotel Gotham – opened on the 7th…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the début of its Element brand in North Dakota. Owned and managed by StaySharpe Hotels,…

Set within 120 acres of glorious Sussex countryside, Alexander House is a luxury manor house with beautiful vistas, a choice of restaurants, an award-winning…