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The new Morgan showroom is an official film screening venue for the Clerkenwell Design Quarter AND Festival. Part of the London Design Festival, this…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has once again worked with popular TV show, Cowboy Builders, to help a family in need when…

Moxy Hotels has made its debut in Milan, Italy, shaking up the hotel industry with a fresh attitude and modern flair. A boutique hotel…

With the bathroom being where hotel reputations can be won or lost, raising the comfort levels and exceeding guests’ expectations in terms of luxury…

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, is introducing Aurora, a chic and contemporary collection inspired by urban Nordic lifestyles and suitable for window décor and…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of its first property in Coatzacoalcos – the 120-room Holiday Inn® Coatzacoalcos hotel. This is the…

July Highlights • July’s profit surge for Budapest and Zurich… • …As well as for Madrid and Paris! • Chill July for Moscow

Dixon Turner, a division of Newmor, are pleased to launch their new fabric backed vinyl, Harper. The subtle vertical prints are complimented by an…

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the official opening of Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, formerly Oak Brook Hills Resort,…

The Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) portfolio is continuing to expand with a number of particularly notable new hotels openings joining the…

2014 has so far been a very busy year for Burgess. Not only are we celebrating our 55th anniversary, in May we launched our…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has announced the 200th hotel opening for its Staybridge Suites® brand – a milestone met faster than any other brand…

Harlequin launched its hotel-chic Momentum range three years ago, and it has rapidly become established as both an iconic brand within the company’s portfolio…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced its world-renowned Sheraton brand will continue to expand its footprint in Thailand with the signing of Sheraton…

July Highlights • Profits momentum for UK Provinces and North West, but London declined again • Tour de profit for York • Swindon on…

Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the newly-built Hilton Panama, a 347-room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Panama City, Panama. With a privileged…

No Man’s Fort; a man-made island in the middle of the Solent, will open its doors in November after undergoing an extensive renovation. One…

At this year’s 100% Design (17-20 September 2014, Earls Court, London), architectural signs specialist Signbox – stand O260 – will be showcasing a diverse…

The new Belgravia exposed shower valve collection from Crosswater faithfully reproduces the style one might find in a luxury Victorian bathroom. The difference is,…

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA, a division of Nikki Beach Worldwide, is proud to launch its latest hotel property Nikki Beach Resort &…

A Shade Above, the bespoke lampshade specialist, is now producing a carrier that makes fitting lampshades easier! Anyone who has worked with placing new…

From IncentiveWorks in Toronto, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has recently announced that it will embark on a $90 million renovation of the…

Vienna International Hotelmanagement AG (VI), the biggest Austrian hotel operator, will act as management partner for the 5-star Marriott Hotel Minsk. The opening of…

One of the centre-pieces of the design-led Kartell by Laufen collection has been shortlisted in the Residential Product category of this year’s SBID International…

On 21st and 22nd October, at Olympia West Hall in London, Hansgrohe will make its debut at the specialist Independent Hotel Show. In addition…

Decorex International is an exquisite interior design event at the heart of the London design community. This year is returns to its original venue…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of Holiday Inn® Kayseri – Düvenönü (Turkey). Operating under…

The Stockport Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre was built in the early 1930s in Greater Manchester, England. Architect, W Thornley designed the property…

Leading British shower designer and manufacturer Roman are extending their range of products to Ireland. This week they have officially launched ‘Roman Ireland’ which…

Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo. The…

Rockcliffe Hall is the only 5 Red Star resort in the North of England, and the current home of the English Senior Golf Open….

Once again 100% Design comes to Earls Court 2 in London. This year make sure you see the stands from our Directory members. Boss…

Further to the successful refurbishment programme of a trio of Movenpick hotels in the Netherlands in 2013, Chelsom were commissioned to supply the lighting…

Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park, a 299-room newly-built Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the prestigious master planned community…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Element Harrison – Newark, the brand’s second hotel in New Jersey. Featuring 138…

Security Essen, the world’s largest fire and security show, being held in Germany from 23rd to 26th September, is the latest trade show to…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express® Culiacan hotel in the northern state of Sinaloa, Mexico. The seven-story…

A stunning infinity Skypool is now open 52 floors above ground level in the sleek Gŏng bar at the Shangri La Hotel, at The…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), announces the opening of the new-build, 108-room Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The hotel is located in the…

Baulmann Leuchten is going to present their latest product developments in New York City on the SDA showcase from September 15th to 17th in…

Variety is the name of the game when it comes to offering the perfect tap for everyone. Each household has unique requirements that need…

The legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel is proud to announce the completion of its 100 remodeled suites. These junior and one-bedroom suites offer oversized bathrooms,…

Donald J. Trump, renowned American businessman and public figure, creator of iconic developments across the greatest cities of the world, has recently unveiled Trump…

Centara Hotels & Resorts of Thailand will be opening its third property in Bali, Centara Crystal On The Bay Nusa Dua, early in 2015.The…

As the conference season approaches, award-winning etc.venues is to open a fifteenth meeting and training facility at 8 Eastcheap, Monument, London. Forbes Group is…

Motel One, the European budget hotel chain, has just opened its second hotel in the German city of Leipzig. Following its tried and tested…

Marriott International’s signature business and leisure brand, Marriott Hotels, continues to grow in popularity across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The brand…

The shortlist for Outstanding New Hotel of the Year Award and the Independent Hotelier of the Year Award 2014 has been announced.The Outstanding New…

Jameson Seating were appointed by Link Design to recreate the Mitchells & Butler pub, The Bathampton Mill after an unfortunate flood.Supplying both internal &…

The river has been known to rise above the lawns at the back of the hotel. Define back? The approach up a driveway off…

200 corporate CEOs from the U.S. and Africa and over 45 African heads of state joined U.S. President Barack Obama at the US-Africa Business…

Two new faces have joined the specification team at the Roca Group, with the appointment of Jon Bond and Danny Hogan as Specification Managers…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the opening of a new 79-room Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Northwest Houston Brookhollow near Houston’s famed Energy…

Nigeria’s new 117-room Protea Hotel Select Ikeja opens its doors this week in the upmarket Lagos suburb of Ikeja.The internationally competitive hotel is just…

London based Asset Management firm Dominvs Group, today proudly announced the completion of its refurbishment project converting its Aston Hotel Sheffield into the Mercure…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, a Rockbridge Portfolio property, following a…

Hotel des Dromonts, in the French ski resort of Avoriaz, will re-open after a complete redesign after becoming part of the luxury Maisons &…

Reconstruction and refurbishment is in full swing at andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge as part of a planned investment of ZAR 230 million in…

During the refurbishment programme of Pullmantur Monarch, Chelsom worked closely with designers, EM Studio and outfitters, Blu Marine to transform the suites of this…

The 2014 edition of the “red dot award: product design 2014” once again saw GROHE prove its prowess as a leading manufacturer of design…

Room occupancy at Liverpool’s most prestigious address has surpassed the rest of the city according to the latest figures.Hotels on Liverpool’s Waterfront averaged 82…

The gem in question is probably one in a million however, when the 60 carat heavy-weight Mozambican aquamarine worth £40,000* is raffled by prison…

Baulmann Leuchten has recently introduced a new range of LED luminaires. This new range consists of tablelamps, floorlamps, pendants and wall-mounted luminaires.These products are…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has recently announced a new 123-room Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood and a 139-room Holiday…

The new KENSINGTON printed range from Sekers is the natural progression from the very successful LARISSA range and is available in the same base…

These exquisite Rocks and Pebbles are constructed of virgin wool yarn coaxed into organic shapes and made waterproof with sap from the Lacquer tree.Rocks…

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has announced that it has received a binding offer from Constellation Hotels Holding Limited (“Constellation”) to acquire InterContinental Paris…

Solís by Capella Hotel Group recently announced the development and opening of the Solís Ubud Resort & Spa in 2017. Fresh from the debut…

Claridge’s is recognised as the finest art deco hotel in London. Having started life as a magnificent private house, it was established as a…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to introduce its trailblazing Element brand to Basalt, Colorado. Set to open in August 2015,…

Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel has opened its new and exclusive Executive Lounge following a £1.4million investment.The refurbishment has moved the Lounge from…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the continued expansion of its Hotel Indigo® brand in top-tier markets across the United States, with nine signings in…

Leading activity holiday specialist, Neilson, has announced the addition of the Neilson Hotel Del Clos in El Tarter, Andorra to its winter 2014/2015 ski…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced it has expanded its resorts portfolio with the opening of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island,…

June Highlights • Abu Dhabi hotel profits rise 11.8% in the first half of 2014 • Corporate and conference demand drives TRevPAR growth in…

Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces two new hotels in Poland: The Radisson Blu Resort, Świnoujscie (340…

Avenue Sales and Marketing are pleased to announce an exciting new addition to their portfolio.Buddha–Bar, Budapest, Hungary is an historical building originally built in…

BAGNODESIGN, the home of creative bathroom solutions, will soon complete supply on a one-of-a-kind project located in Cultural Village, Dubai Creek. Palazzo Versace, one…

After much anticipation, the finalists of the European Hotel Design Awards have been announced, revealing an exciting diversity of talent across all hotel sectors….

Protea have long had an hotel in a converted prison in the heart of Cape Town’s waterfront. Sharing it in part with Cape Town’s…

Marriott Hotels has opened its first hotel in Kazakhstan. Located next to the iconic Bayterek monument in the city’s vibrant business, shopping and entertainment…

This stylishly smooth dolly switch is the latest addition to Focus SB’s Morpheus range of screwless switches and sockets, adding a sleek and minimal…

Helping to maximise hygiene levels in the bathroom or washroom, Roca has introduced a wall-hung version of its innovative CleanRim The Gap WC. With…

Kempinski began its management contract for Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo on August 1, 2014 following the signing of an eleven-year management agreement in Geneva…

New for August 2014, what could be more relaxing than showering under an invigorating spray of sparkling water with light dancing off the drops…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its trailblazing Element brand is headed to Syracuse, New York. Element Syracuse Inner Harbor…

UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, and the French Minister of State in charge of Tourism, Fleur Pellerin, met to discuss the new tourism strategy of…

The brand is rolling out a large-scale international communication campaign with an all-new angle on the hospitality experience.As you will probably remember, Pullman announced…

Light up your life after dark with these beautiful torches and lanterns from Tribu. These pieces are made using heartwood teak with toughened glass…

The Rezidor Hotel Group has signed 11 new projects with almost 2,200 rooms in the second quarter of 2014. All new rooms were under…

Leading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman has launched hotel inspired Concealed Fix Bath Screens into their new Showroom Guide brochure. Roman has introduced…

For those who dream of spending the night in a fairytale Castle fit for Royalty, Warwick Castle has unveiled two magnificent Tower Suites appointed…

Marriott International, Inc. announces the opening of the second Courtyard branded property in the Island of the Gods, Courtyard by Marriott Bali Seminyak. Located…

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has announced the completion of an extensive multi-million dollar renovation of the Sheraton Boston Hotel. The hotel now showcases a…

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts today expanded its luxury portfolio in China with the unveiling of the highly anticipated 416-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou…

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has endorsed the fifth phase of…

Accelerating growth in markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans for a dual-branded hotel development in Columbus, Ohio, featuring its…

At times playful and mischievous, at others dark and rocky. Brintons Skulduggery is a melting pot of graphical styles screaming with metallic, edgy, hedonistic…

Motel One, the European budget hotel chain, is opening two new hotels this summer in its home country of Germany, following its tried and…