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It might seem a banal starting point but so many people think they know about hotel design but create operations that fail at the…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Crescent Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the new 492-room…

W® Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, has announced the highly anticipated opening of W Beijing – Chang’an. With a…

When The Scarlet and The Bedruthan Hotels started looking for ethically produced and eco friendly mattresses for their luxurious spa hotels, there was only…

Leading bathroom manufacturer Roca has teamed up with Raw Edges to create an innovative exhibition stand at this year’s Sleep Event in London on…

On the occasion of the London World Travel Market, Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and the largest international hotel group in Asia-Pacific, is…

Keith Clarke from Gallery Direct was proud to present the two awards in Best Value category of the Conde Nast Johansens Awards Dinner, held…

For luxury hotels, standing out from the crowd makes the difference between a place to stay and a destination. This is why attention to…

Four teams have been announced for this year’s Sleep Set – the competition within Sleep where different design teams present their take on the…

With huge proportions and millimetre precision required in design, manufacturing and installation, the bespoke carpets of city landmark, Leeds Civic Hall, required a total…

September Highlights • Abu Dhabi hotels turn a corner as average room rates start to rise • Stronger demand fuels the revival of hotel…

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury portfolio with the opening of its first resort in India, the JW Marriott Mussoorie…

After the successful introduction of their new “Vintage” ranges on the world’s largest exhibition for lighting and building-services, the “Light & Building” in Frankfurt…

The MAMA SHELTER family is getting bigger as ACCOR acquires around 35% stake in its capital and about twenty new MAMAs are due to…

The Park Hotels, pioneers of luxury boutique hotels in India, is delighted to announce the launch of its four-star hotel brand ‘Zone by The…

Quaglino’s, London’s iconic restaurant and late night venue has now reopened following a multi – million pound renovation and features a new contemporary European…

Fresh, contemporary styling are the keynotes of BAGNODESIGN’s newest bathroom collection, which blends harmoniously into any modern setting. With a wide range of basin…

The new Generator will be located in the University of Amsterdam’s former health sciences and zoological department, and will accommodate up to 566 guests…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has launched a brand new product in to their 10mm Decem range, the stunning Neo-Angle Shower Enclosure.The…

Escape the hustle and bustle and take some time out to relax, partake of refreshments and view Voyager, a beautiful contemporary woven collection, blending…

JLL’s latest quarterly figures on London and regional UK hotel investment trends, shows that there has been a 278 per cent increase in investment…

EEF Venues has completed a £120K refurbishment project at its Woodland Grange conference centre in Leamington Spa. The company commissioned Coventry-based McCarthy Interiors, leading…

Nikki Beach Worldwide, the family owned & operated global luxury lifestyle & hospitality brand with beach clubs & restaurants and hotels & resorts across…

To mark World Toilet Day 2014 on Wednesday 19 November, Roca and We Are Water Foundation are hosting a special event at Roca London…

2014 has so far been a very busy year for Burgess and we celebrated our 55th anniversary. Burgess Furniture have always been innovators in…

Jameson were appointed by long standing client Hilton to manufacture and install new curtains as part of the Islington hotel refurbishment project.Supplying both for…

The Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City’s common areas recently underwent a major makeover, providing a good opportunity to (re)discover this unique hotel.On October 2nd occurred…

Chelsom are delighted to announce that they will once again be exhibiting at the annual Sleep Event, which takes place at the Business Design…

Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of Hilton Changzhou. The opening sets yet another milestone for Hilton Worldwide as it celebrates the 50th property…

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG® (InterContinental® Hotels Group), today unveils its next generation guest room – an innovative design developed with…

Jumeirah Group has announced three new management agreements to operate luxury hotels and resorts across China.The Jumeirah Haikou Resort is set in an exclusive…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has recently announced the opening of a new Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Spruce Grove following an $18…

The Wandsworth Group will be exhibiting their range of luxury light switches, lighting controls and electrical accessories at this year’s Sleep hotel design exhibitionHeld…

Dernier & Hamlyn has been shortlisted in the prestigious Lighting Design Awards for its work at Rosewood London for Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Bespoke…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting has announced the groundbreaking for Puerto Rico’s fourth Hyatt-branded select service hotel, the $29.7 million…

Specialist fabric manufacturer, Kobe UK, has introduced Essente III – a collection of fabrics designed to reach a broader clientele, looking for a cost…

Hansgrohe is pleased to announce the appointment of Thorsten Klapproth as Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of Hansgrohe SE taking…

AVANI Hotels & Resorts, a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort in stylish contemporary surroundings, has added its first property in Africa – AVANI…

We look forward to meeting friends old and new at this year’s Sleep Event.Among our Directory members present together with their stand numbers will…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies has recently announced the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia,…

RHA Furniture’s UK factory make waiter stations to meet any design specification. A selection of their most popular designs are available to browse on…

Pool and spa specialist Barr + Wray has designed and is set to deliver a bespoke spa experience for Ritz Carlton’s new hotel, Ritz…

Hilton Hotels & Resorts have recently launched Canopy by Hilton, a hotel management and marketing arm of their business which will take on existing…

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) responds to the demands of the luxury hotel sector with the launch of Private Residences by SLH;…

Hilton Worldwide today made its debut in Myanmar with the opening of Hilton Nay Pyi Taw, in the country’s capital city. Set amid lush…

Kempinski Hotels expands its presence in Germany while enhancing its alpine resort portfolio; Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group will take over the Berchtesgaden International…

With its exclusive position in the historical Bertolt Brecht Platz, not far from the famous Friedrichstraße and the banks of the river Spree, the…

Award winning bed manufacturer and Royal Warrant holder Hypnos, is proud to announce it has been the bed supplier to the last five winners…

Dawnvale, a leading company in hospitality solutions, has recently announced the redevelopment of its website (www.dawnvale.com) to make it even more user-friendly for desktop,…

Just a short walk from one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs, Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is the brand’s 15th hotel in the…

Tulse Hill Hotel, London, is housed in a beautiful early Victorian period building that dates back to 1840 when it was originally the Tulse…

Marriott International has announced the opening of the 156-room Courtyard by Marriott Queretaro, the 10th hotel for the brand in Mexico. The new hotel…

Leading UK Shower Manufacturer, Roman, has redesigned the look and usability of the mobile version of their website (www.roman-showers.com), to respond to the rapidly…

This article is being re-published to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Burj, the hotel that raised Dubai to the position…

Geberit has introduced a new addition to its best-selling Monolith sanitary module, with the Geberit Monolith Plus, to raise the comfort levels even further…

An historic mansion on the outskirts of Bristol has been restored as a luxury event venue. Clevedon Hall will be officially opened on Thursday…

Besselink & Jones have launched two new multi-adjustable wall lights, both are LED offering a low energy and direct light.Designed originally to be placed…

As Manchester plays host to the Annual Hotel Conference, Michael Ingall, chief executive of Allied London has revealed plans for a paradigm-breaking event hotel…

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, will be showcasing two of its contemporary, premium fabric collections at the Sleep Show in November: 26-27 November 2014…

The first Adagio Premium has just opened in Doha! This new address is designed to meet the expectations of customers in this region.Mission accomplished:…

Hamilton’s LEDstat continues its journey of success with another award nomination. This innovative new product, recently launched by Hamilton and already nominated for an…

Influenced by the renowned culture, science, art and music scene of its top location, ibis Styles London Kensington opened its doors in September, taking…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of a five-story, 110-room Holiday Inn Express® Xalapa hotel in Veracruz, Mexico. Owned and managed by…

W Hotels to debut in Egypt with Sharm El Sheikh property planned for 2020 Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will launch…

Minor Hotel Group announces development of Anantara Desaru Resort in Malaysia   Minor Hotel Group, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a…

APARTHOTELS ADAGIO®, the European market leader in aparthotels, has today announced the opening of its first new-look Adagio access property. Opening in Munich on…

The hotel Steigenberger Mannheimer Hof, which has been under the management of Leonardo Hotels since 1 September 2014, is now officially renamed as Leonardo…

The colourful universe of ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum in Poland is sure to establish itself as a must-see venue.The hotel draws considerable inspiration from…

Glamping is a term coined by someone to express glamour camping at something like the Glastonbury festival, and has been adopted as a general…

Dart Marina Hotel & Spa is about to undergo a further £2.5 million investment in new larger guest rooms and suites in the Hotel,…

A rich combination of rustic Spanish charm and luxurious living, La Escondida Hotel & Restaurant is delighted to announce the opening of their elegant…

2014 has been one of the most successful so far for Focus SB. At the start of the year, Managing Director Roger Kemp realised…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has recently announced the opening of Park Hyatt New York. Guests of Park Hyatt New York will enjoy its prime location…

The latest hotel of the Steigenberger group is located directly in the government district in Berlin, with view to the Bundeskanzleramt. The modern 8-storey…

Rosewood London is the first European opening for the group, ideally located a stone’s throw away from London’s cosmopolitan entertainment hub, Covent Garden. As…

Hamilton Litestat is previewing new 2015 lines set to join its unique ‘on trend’ range of designer and bespoke switch plate and sockets, and…

Jumeirah Vittaveli has unveiled its new two-bedroom beach villas in the Maldives, a new villa category available to guests from November 2014. With stunning,…

Silversea’s intimate, all-suite Silver Galapagos is currently sailing on her first expedition voyage following completion of a second phase of renovations undertaken in September,…

Luxury fabric specialist, KOBE, mixes a palette of warm rustic tones and ethnic prints to create its latest collection – Nomad. The range takes…

The West Park Hotel, restaurant and bar is Harrogate’s destination venue to sleep, eat and drink. This contemporary boutique hotel has been transformed from…

ibis Styles, the boutique budget brand from the ibis family, announces the official opening of the ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square hotel….

Roomzzz Aparthotel have announced that Roomzzz London Stratford will be their first ‘New Generation’ Aparthotel to open in a London location in early 2015….

A leading North East hotel has unveiled its plans for an ambitious £18m development which will see the creation of a state-of-the-art luxury spa…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, have introduced an innovative new wetroom product, the Pivoting ‘L’ Panel to provide additional water integrity for…

Cubbins would like to invite you to our stand 148 at the Independent Hotel Show. The event runs on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd…

ibis budget, the simple, casual brand from the ibis family opens in Edinburgh offering guests essential comfort at a budget price. This new hotel…

Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is pleased to announce the signing of five new hotels in the UK,…

Another day and another new Premier Inn appears. This time it’s Lichfield that benefits. This delightful little city in the Heart of England gets…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene, a new build hotel scheduled to debut…

A collaborative design effort between eminent office furniture designer, Paul Brooks, and Boss Design, has resulted in Zandi – a multi-purpose stacking chair. Suitable…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® has announced that its leading-edge Aloft brand will debut in New Orleans in 2015, following the completion of…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced that it will launch the W brand in Marrakech in 2017 with the opening of…

The InterContinental New York Barclay is now closed to commence the $175 million renovation, previously announced on 19 December 2013. The hotel recently checked…

Inspired by designs from the 1960s, the distinctive Bullet desk lamp by Chelsom exudes retro chic that would look at home in any interior….

Agua Fabrics are delighted to showcase new fabric collections and colourways at the prestigious Sleep Event, The Business Design Centre in London.This years event…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Tsemex Hotels and Business Plc to develop Crowne Plaza Addis Ababa. The 210-key hotel…

Whether at home or at work, we usually take the ability to flick a switch and light up our surroundings for granted. Few people…

Vaughan are exhibiting for the first time at the Independent Hotel Show at Olympia on 21st and 22nd October – Stand 140. The Vaughan’s…

Idyllically located on a tiny private island in the jewel-like Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa…