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Marriott International has recently announced plans to open 2,700 Moxy hotel rooms in key cities throughout Europe by end 2016. With a goal of…

MAS SALAGROS, BARCELONA is an exciting new opening which we are thrilled to welcome into the Workham family. Opening on 15th May 2015, this…

To mark World Water Day 2015 Roca is hosting a special event at the Roca London Gallery on Monday 23 March, in order to…

The Mercure London Watford Hotel has announced the refurbishment of 100 of its 218 bedrooms. The extensive renovation includes the redesign of 100 classic…

A major milestone in the transformation of Edinburgh’s Old Town will be reached this month (March 2015) when the city’s New Waverley development starts…

The British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) has spoken out about the importance of complying with fire standards for upholstered outdoor furniture and issued guidance…

Stratta is a range of tactile furniture – durable yet soft-to-the-touch. Created from coated polyurethane foam, this unique composition gives Stratta products the highest…

Boasting one of the Thai capital’s most prestigious addresses, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel offers a sophisticated retreat for guests who appreciate life’s finer pleasures…

JD Wetherspoon’s latest pub to open is The Twelve Tellers in Preston named because the site was formerly a bank back in the 1930s….

Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of hotels recognized for celebrating individuality, will welcome a new boutique property to its collection. The Press Hotel,…

The latest phase of a multi-million pound development is set to be unveiled at Ramside Hall Hotel this spring – with the promise it…

Marriott International, Inc. and Noble Investment Group debut the first AC Hotels Marriott property in Kansas City’s Westport District. It is also the second…

Step into the customised world of quality switch plate and socket design with Hamilton Litestat at the May Design Series, 17 – 19 May,…

Embassy Suites Hotels, the Hilton Worldwide brand of upscale all-suite hotels, has announced the opening of their first property in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.As the premier…

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced that it will develop a resort in the southwest of Bali at Uluwatu, a 35-minute drive from…

GROHE has recently launched its new website, with lots of new features and customer-friendly additions.Pinterest-style image galleries will act as mood boards to fire…

Royal warranted carpet manufacturer Brintons has recently designed and supplied a custom made carpet as part of a renovation works at the prestigious Diplomat…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) debuts its first boutique Hotel Indigo property in Scandinavia with the opening of Hotel Indigo® Helsinki – Boulevard. Opening on…

New Myriad fabric from Forbes Group, made up into Contemporary table covers, won the company an order from the prestigious ClubLounge39 private members’ club…

Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s global brand of more than 2,000 mid-priced hotels, has announced the official opening of the 160-room Hampton by Hilton…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel…

Leonardo Hotels opens its first UK hotel. The group has agreed a new 25-year lease with The Standard Life Investments Pooled Pension Property Fund.Opening…

As the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum prepares to open for its first full season, Scape Design Associates, the practice responsible for the resort’s stunning landscape…

The elegant fully licensed three-star Westcliff Hotel in Westcliff, South Essex has been sold in an off market deal by leisure property specialist Fleurets….

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the debut of Sunset Key Cottages as a Luxury Collection resort on an island off the coast…

January Highlights • Dubai and Abu Dhabi: a different tale for two cities • A robust January for Cairo and Doha • The tides…

The new Marriott Port-au-Prince Hotel has opened its doors to guests. Among the 200 new Haitian hotel workers who welcomed them were young people…

The curtain will soon go up again at the Vasateatern theatre in Stockholm. After having stood empty since 2009, the classic private theatre will…

RHA furniture were proud to work with Hilton Birmingham Metropole last year on the re-design of their 24hr Lounge Bar. For this project, RHA…

The Georgian House captured the world’s attention with the launch of its first Wizard Chambers in 2013. Now two years on Serena von der…

Investment into the hotel sector will reach a peak in 2015, according to the latest European Hotel Market Survey launched today by international law…

Worldhotels expands its portfolio of branded hotels with the addition of Worldhotel Wings. The brand-new business hotel, which is located right at Rotterdam The…

Wilton Carpets Commercial has launched a stunning new ‘Bespoke Installations’ brochure cataloguing just a small selection of its custom carpets created for hospitality, heritage,…

Noisy rooms are still the No. 1 complaint among hotel guests world wide. Now that their reviews have a serious impact on hotel policies,…

Marriott International continues its dynamic growth in India with the latest opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Agra. Located in the beautiful city of…

Councillor Jim Broadhead was joined by Gary Steele, Travelodge Regional Director, to officially open the town’s first branded budget hotel, Egham Travelodge on March…

Having made a significant impact on the design world since the launch of his eponymous surfaces portfolio, Fameed Khalique is now taking his discerning…

On 3rd February 2015 the fulfilment of all conditions for the acquisition of the Sanitec Group by Geberit was announced. As part of the…

LaGare Hotel Milano Centrale welcomes its guests in a contemporary and modern style, offering them maximum comfort and convenience. The pleasant combination of design,…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it is expanding its footprint in Germany with the signing of the Sheraton Berlin Grand…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has announced the opening of the Sheraton McKinney Hotel and Conference Center in McKinney, Texas. Owned by Gateway…

Surrey’s stylish Brooklands Hotel, a contemporary, design-led property located on the site of the historic Brooklands motor racing track, has announced the opening of…

Hotel owner and operator, Somerston Hotels announces that it is changing its company name to Atlas Hotels, with effect from 27 February 2015. The…

Chair covers from Forbes Group can be a useful and cost-effective tool in ringing the changes in your venue. They freshen up a room,…

We are delighted to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Brintons EMEA Stocked Range brochure. With a fresh and modern format, it features…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the signing Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta with PT Umah Benesari. Located in the suburb of…

January Highlights • Provinces perform; London lags • Aberdeen profits follow oil price drop • Glad all over Liverpool

Pro Auction of Bath announces an auction of the entire contents of Walton Cottage Hotel & Suites in Marlow Road, Maidenhead, West Berkshire SL6…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the launch of its game-changing Aloft® brand in Detroit, following the completion of an adaptive re-use project…

Set to open in early summer 2015, Six Senses Spa Marbella is located at the charming Puente Romano Beach Resort situated in the Costa…

Developed in conjunction with design professionals, the new ‘Next Generation’ guest experience for the Holiday Inn brand in Europe has been based entirely on…

W® Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has debuted in Colombia with the unveiling of W Bogota. The new hotel…

Centara Hotels & Resort’s latest venture is a brand-new property now being built in Sriracha, Chonburi. The Centara Sonrisa Residence and Suites Sriracha, currently…

January Highlights • Dublin delivers and Prague performs • Berlin and Milan miss out • Paris pares back

GROHE is delighted to reveal its brand new range of introductory level thermostats, taking the concept of a standard thermostat to a new level….

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced it will expand its portfolio in Egypt with the new Westin Soma Bay Golf Resort &…

Marking his first foray into Singapore, award-winning chef and restaurateur David Myers unveils his newest creation, Adrift, located in the atrium of Marina Bay…

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, will be showcasing its Aurora, City Chic, Nomad and Motion collections at the Interiors Design Showcase Summit, on March 11.The…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the opening of the 355-room Crowne Plaza Stamford hotel, following a significant renovation funded by Montreal-based owner, Rosdev Corporation….

Sekers introduces Structures, a collection of six subtle designs suitable for draperies, bed throws or cushions. Available in a range of 38 elegant, shimmering…

Provenance Hotels, owner and operator of award-winning independent lifestyle hotels, has partnered with NBP Capital, a privately held investment real estate fund, to purchase…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and GHV Hotel (India) Pvt Ltd have announced the opening of Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi, which is strategically located at…

In May 2015, three new addresses will open in Recife, which has been dubbed the “Brazilian Venice”.Recife is a colorful city with many canals,…

Second year students on the Textile Practice (Surface Design) course at the University of Huddersfield were invited to create a piece of artwork that…

The Gilinski Group, a leading banking, real estate, and industrial conglomerate in the region, and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, the world leader in…

Brintons, the world’s leading carpet manufacturer, is showcasing the ‘Best of British’ at the annual Cruise Shipping Event in Miami on the 16th –…

The London Suites at The Marylebone Hotel will be unveiled. A collection of stylish, large and modern suites in the heart of the city,…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has recently announced the opening of IHG’s first hotel in Celaya, Mexico. The 120-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Celaya…

Owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International, the ‘Oasis of the Seas’ was launched during October 2009. At a little over 225,000 gross tonnes,…

Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant in Wark, near Hexham, is proud to announce the opening of its new on-site observatory. Launching in March 2015 the…

Intercontinental has launched Secrets of the City, for the luxury InterContinental® brand. Unveiling a new collection of exclusive Insider Experiences, the hotel group has…

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its global, luxury collection with the brand new 501-room JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Changfeng Park. Located…

New owners are being sought for an exclusive multi-million pound cliff-top resort in Devon. Located on the headland near Salcombe, Gara Rock is a…

Spa Creators have recently completed market research for a collection of boutique hotels where they are developing a refurbishment programme. Within this research they…

A unique combination of barefoot luxury and rich Maldivian heritage, Loama Resort is proud to announce the opening of their exceptional new hotel on…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has recently announced the opening of Hyatt Place Tijuana in Baja California, Mexico. Hyatt Place Tijuana is the fourth Hyatt Place…

Accor has announced it will open seven new hotels within the ibis brand. ibis London Canning Town, will be a 196 room hotel situated…

Leading bathroom specialist Roca will be showcasing a variety of new products at ISH 2015 in Frankfurt this March, reflecting the manufacturer’s values of…

GROHE is delighted to announce that its GROHE Blue® kitchen tap has been awarded the renowned KitchenInnovation consumer award by the LifeCare Initiative. GROHE’s…

Harbour Hotels, a group of award-winning hotels and restaurants across the South of England, has refreshed its bar space at The Kings Arms, Christchurch,…

Sekers are pleased to announce the launch of Melford Wools, a collection of three versatile designs suitable for all contract applications including upholstery, drapery…

Marriott International, Inc. has announced that it will introduce two new properties including its first-ever full service hotel in Al Khobar. The announcement of…

A £4.9million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will enable The Titanic Foundation Ltd. to restore the derelict Harland and Wolff Drawing Offices…

During Sleep, Europe’s leading event focussed on global hospitality design, conference moderator, Guy Dittrich and Laufen Commercial Director, Ilker Hussein took some time to…

Accelerating growth in markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Element Vancouver Metrotown – the second Element hotel…

One of the signature fittings from Chelsom’s latest collection, the elegant Chicago table lamp is a timeless piece that would look at home in…

Celebrity hotspot and UK’s Top Romantic Hotel, The Cranleigh Boutique, have expanded their brand by opening “Church Suites”. These four brand new boutique suites…

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the first deal for its new contemporary lifestyle hotel…

Forbes Group has just added a Smoked Oak finish to its range of dance floors. This means that Forbes is now able to offer…

Accor’s Mercure continues its rolling programme of refurbishments with Mercure Leicester, where the Grand Hotel has undergone a major investment, undergoing a transformation of…

Marriott International, Inc. has recently announced it has sold The Miami Beach EDITION hotel for cash proceeds of $230 million. Today’s sale is the…

Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, welcomed Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité International to its portfolio on 30 January 2015. The hotel joins…

Renovations are well underway for the debut of Marriott International, Inc.’s third AC Hotels branded property in the United States. The AC Hotel Washington,…

Jumeirah Group has signed an agreement with His Highness Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan to operate a luxury Jumeirah resort on Sa’adiyat Island,…

Shower toilets offer guests the chance to experience spa-like cleanliness and give hoteliers the opportunity to raise the comfort levels above their five-star status….

Travelodge is capitalising on its strong performance with the 2015 opening of 15 new hotels across the UK, with an investment value of almost…

GG Hospitality directors and former teammates, Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, will open the world’s first Hotel Football on 2 March 2015.Located opposite Manchester…

Generator, the brand that is transforming the European hostel category with its hip urban design hostels, arrives in Paris in 2015. The property, located…

GROHE is committed to both recognising staff achievement and upholding its five core values of respect, commitment, quality, passion and growth that underpin the…