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Britannia is the new flagship of the P&O fleet with the distinctive red, white and blue of the Union Flag on her bow. Christened…

Hamilton Litestat, the designer and manufacturer of lighting control and multi-room audio solutions and wiring accessories, has launched a new addition to its Mercury…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the signing of InterContinental® Lisbon- Estoril in Portugal, evidence of further growth of this unrivalled luxury global brand….

British politeness is renowned and recognised throughout the world. However even in the hotels the staff do not score highly in comparison with their…

TA Hotel Collection is continuing its dynamic development programme with the opening of its first spa on 30th March at the 15th century Swan…

London hotel property prices have reached a new high of £500,000 per room, which are more expensive than an average London apartment of £417,234*…

DoubleTree by Hilton began welcoming guests at its 25th hotel in the UK – DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham – Gateway last week. The hotel…

The retro-look Saucer Floor Lamp from Chelsom is an elegant fitting with contemporary appeal making the piece the perfect addition to any interior scheme….

Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of one-of-a-kind independent hotels, is proud to announce the launch of Kameha Grand Zurich. Set in the heart…

Inspired by Salzburg’s rich musical heritage, Goldgasse Hotel has opened in the city’s exclusive Goldgasse neighbourhood, where small arts and crafts shops intermingle with…

Multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm, Patrick Parsons, has been appointed to provide a range of engineering services for a new hotel in Newcastle city centre,…

Besselink & Jones, producers of English Fine Lighting since 1959, are pleased to announce the launch of the Aedre bathroom lighting range.Complying with current…

Structures, from C&C Contract, is a collection of light to medium weight drapery fabrics, woven wide width using Trevira CS yarns. There are eight…

Andrew Mulroy Architects have recently completed Wombat’s – a popular new luxury backpackers’ hostel on the edge of the City of London. Wombat’s is…

The most iconic hotel in Leicester, has just undergone a major refurbishment and The Contract Chair Company are happy to have contributed furniture to…

BAGNODESIGN were the natural choice for the designers looking to specify luxurious, indulgent products that would enable guests of the newly opened Park Chalet…

The Travel & Tourism sector will demonstrate its enduring ability to create jobs and prosperity for the UK economy in 2015 with the sector…

The award winning destination spa, Titanic Spa in West Yorkshire, has embarked on a significant extension plan to offer increased social space to its…

MGallery, Accor Collection of memorable hotels, proudly announces the opening of The Brick Hotel Buenos Aires in Argentina – an event that illustrates the…

GROHE have introduced a brand new finish to their existing GROHE Grandera™ range: ‘Warm Sunset’. The addition of the new colour brings the look…

Création Baumann introduce the new fabric, Eprisma. Gleaming pyramid-like triangles in sequin foil are appliquéd on the semi-transparent fabric, in a closely packed strict…

Britain’s biggest ever cruise ship, the £473 million P&O Britannia, which was officially named by Her Majesty The Queen at a glittering ceremony in…

The Crowne Plaza London-Battersea has had an interesting start to life. The hotel was built in 2010 and was originally part of the Von…

Forbes Group’s innovative Silcra covers bring an instant update to buffet or registration tables. Made-to-measure covers stretch over the table and are fixed under…

Bluebelt Hospitality has acquired the leasehold of The Elephant Hotel, taking its portfolio of properties to four. The historic hotel had been marketed by…

Accor has pledged to double the number of its UK apprentices, bringing the total to 300 by the end of 2016. Accor has provided…

RAZZMATAZZ : conceived and designed by Henry Chebaane of Blue Sky Hospitality based on the idea that you don’t fly on top of a…

According to research one quarter (25 per cent) of European businesses are risking employee safety due to poor maintenance of their building’s fire or…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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

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…

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 &…

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…