Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsFebruary Highlights • Profits soared in Dubai hotels as occupancy levels exceeded 87 percent • Abu Dhabi hotels experienced a 20 percent drop in bottom line performance • Kuwait hotels reported low performance • Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh hit hard by militant insurgency • Jeddah hotels registered positive performance
read moreWhen I stayed at the Shangri-La in Dubai I had no doubts about what I would be looking at. The review was specifically so that I could have a look at an example of a Shangri-La hotel in advance of the Shard opening in London. The Rotana Centro Al Manhal Abu Dhabi, was, besides being quite a mouthful as a…
read moreRoomzzz Aparthotel have announced their first international location will be in Dubai. This news comes after the confirmation that Roomzzz have launched their international head quarters in the UAE marking their intention to be a serious contender within a global marketplace. Mark Walton, Head of Roomzzz comments ‘the brand has expanded quickly and successfully in the UK. We have had…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced from the Sheraton Hotels General Manager Summit in Seattle that its largest and most global brand is poised for record-breaking growth over the next 12 months with 35 new hotels expected to open. Nearly half of the new Sheraton hotels will open in China, widening Starwood’s lead as the largest upper-upscale…
read moreChelsom are delighted to once again be exhibiting at HD Expo 2014 which takes place at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on 14th-16th May. HD Expo is the USA’s premier trade show and conference for the international hospitality industry, remaining at the forefront by offering the newest and most innovative products and services, providing inspiration and connecting hospitality professionals from all…
read moreJanuary Highlights • Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Dubai record a surge in revenues as tourists flock to the UAE • Riyadh and Kuwait experience lower revenue and profitability levels as corporate demand subsides in January • Doha hotels report an impressive growth in RevPAR and profit levels
read moreNow firmly established as a leading supplier of innovative and quality bathroom solutions to customers around the world, sanitaryware brand LAUFEN is expanding its team with the appointment of a new Project Manager based in Abu Dhabi.With a background in building materials, Mohamed Barakat is the direct representative for LAUFEN in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and is responsible…
read moreNow firmly established as a leading supplier of innovative and quality bathroom solutions to customers around the world, sanitaryware brand LAUFEN is expanding its Global Projects Team with the appointment of a new Global Project Manager based in London.Covering projects instigated in the UK, Lee Breeds is responsible for ensuring that all Architects and Designers based in the UK are…
read moreWaldeck Capital, the developer and – since May 2013 – the operator of The Augustine in Prague announced on the 13th February that it has sold all its shares in the multi-award-winning property to its co-investors and outlined its plans for the future.Waldeck Capital created The Augustine from a complex of six historic buildings, each of which was lovingly restored…
read moreBAGNODESIGN London is proud to announce the grand opening of its flagship Architect and Design (A&D) showroom in the heart of Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Inside the impressive 4,000 sq ft showroom visitors are treated to a taste of British style and innovation, where the BAGNODESIGN London range of European manufactured and designed products are on display to architects, interior…
read moreDecember Highlights • Dubai hotels end 2013 with occupancy above 80 percent as rates and profits surge • Jeddah witnessed growth in all key performance indicators in December • Doha hotels experience stronger demand, however rates and profits continue to fall • Egypt hotels posted lowest performance amongst the five markets featured
read moreIntegrated property services and project delivery specialist Styles&Wood has completed a £3.37 million (AED 20 million) refurbishment contract for Waldorf Astoria’s first property in the United Arab Emirates, the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al-Khaimah.The 47,000 sq ft refurbishment of the 5 star resort, spanning four floors of the 346-room hotel, included the fitting-out of the hotel’s restaurants, conference centre, lobby, and…
read moreChelsom toast a successful 2013 by increasing sales 20% YOY and starting 2014 with a near record high order book.Chelsom have reported year end sales figures which show a growth of 20% year on year. One of the major growth areas was their export market where sales increased by 82%. Robert Chelsom, Managing Director, said “I am obviously delighted to…
read moreHilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, located in the UAE’s latest premier destination of Ras al Khaimah. The beautiful resort joins Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of four hotels in up and coming Ras Al Khaimah, with the latest offering enjoying a prominent location on the trunk of Marjan…
read moreJumeirah Group, the global hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with Saraya Bandar Jissah SAOH to operate a luxury resort in Muscat, Oman. The resort is currently under development and is expected to open in 2017.When complete the resort will consist of two hotel components, one consisting of 206 rooms and the other…
read moreJumeirah Group, the global hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with IFG Basis Proect LLC to manage a luxury hotel on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, Russia. The hotel is currently under development and is expected to open within the next three years.The hotel will be developed within the structure of Wavelberg House,…
read moreJumeirah Group (‘Jumeirah’), the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, announced today that it has successfully raised a US$1.4 billion unsecured syndicated loan priced at 2.75% above LIBOR due 2019.The facility was lead arranged by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, HSBC, Mashreq and Standard Chartered. Jumeirah Group was advised by Rothschild on…
read moreAmong 560 exhibitors, Hill Cross Furniture made their debut at the Hotel Show Dubai 2013. Working with the BCFA scheme to promote British companies to Gulf-based hoteliers, architects and interior designers, Hill Cross proudly showcased a capsule collection to this first time market. The three day show was a non-stop event, welcoming a range of visitors. With the UAE hotel…
read moreCharlotte Rhys is a leading manufacturer and supplier of exclusive, top-of-the-range luxury hotel guest toiletries. A successful combination of nature’s most precious ingredients, including many which are uniquely African such as Baobab Seed Oil and Organic Green Rooibos, and cutting edge technology inspires Charlotte Rhys with the confidence to guarantee that its products do what they promise. The company’s green…
read moreTime is running out to sign up for this year’s Geberit Challenge, which promises to be the toughest and most rewarding yet, so domestic and commercial plumbers and installers are urged to sign up now or risk being left on the sidelines for another year.With commercial installers pipping domestic teams to the post for the last two years, could 2013…
read moreJune’s Highlights • Dubai Hotels record an impressive 86.0% occupancy during the first half of 2013, while demand for Abu Dhabi hotels grows 13.4% • Jeddah’s hotels achieve a 13.4% increase in Average Rate during the first half of 2013, while profits rise 45.4% in Sharm El Sheikh
read moreApril’s Highlights • Abu Dhabi’s hotel market witness green shoots, while Dubai maintains continued growth over 2012 • Cairo hotels suffer as violence ensues, however performance surges in Sharm El Sheikh
read moreWith its A&D Centre situated in the heart of Clerkenwell, Bagno Design was in the thick of the action throughout Design Week, and welcomed hundreds of guests through its doors for a special event on Tuesday 21 May. Architects, designers and specifiers from the UK and beyond turned out in style to help celebrate the manufacturer’s first involvement in Clerkenwell…
read moreJumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces its performance in the first quarter of 2013 and its mid-term growth strategy.Operational Performance During the first quarter of 2013, average occupancy in Jumeirah’s portfolio of hotels has increased by 9% globally, compared to the same period in 2012. In the same period the average daily…
read moreMarch’s Highlights • School holidays and events boost hotel performance in Abu Dhabi and Dubai; • Cairo hotels suffer as protesters return, however performance surge in Sharm El Sheikh.
read moreIn a bid to share the many benefits of its Mapress pressfitting system with even more installers, the Geberit Landrover and trailer was been re-fuelled and is hit the road once again, as it went On Tour to suppliers up and down the country earlier this month. Giving installers who are yet to convert to Geberit Mapress the opportunity to…
read moreOfficially ranked as the world’s tallest hotel when it opened its doors to guests in February 2013, the JW Marriott Marquis spans 72 floors and towers 1,100 feet over Dubai. This landmark luxury hotel may have entered the Guinness Book of World Records due to its height, but designing each of its guest bathrooms and the spa area proved far…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced a significant commitment to its Le Méridien hotels in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region through a comprehensive renovation strategy. Le Méridien and its ownership groups will invest more than $200 million in the renovations of 13 hotels and resorts in the MEA region over the next 3 years. The French-born…
read moreFebruary’s Highlights • Major events boost performance in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait in February; • Hotel performances in Egypt continue to recover; Jeddah figures up as Umrah season begins.
read moreThe ATM 2013 road show series concluded in Dubai on the 12th February after a two-week calendar of educational seminars in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman. The road show in Dubai, which was the largest event with 140 delegates, comes at a time when the UAE tourism receipts are forecast to rise by 67% over the next few…
read moreResearch by W Hospitality Group, one of the founding members of Hotel Partners Africa (HPA), reveals that the number of planned new hotel rooms in the Hotel Development Pipeline in Africa has increased by 16 per cent on last year, which was 12 per cent up on 2011. This is based on a sample of 29 international hotel chains, with…
read moreThe Arabian Travel Market (ATM) road show arrived in Amman on Sunday 10 February to conduct an educational seminar at a time when Royal impetus is driving Jordan’s ambitious tourism development plans.The Hashemite Kingdom is ploughing ahead with its 25-year master plan for sector development and government figures report a 15.3% increase in 2012 tourism receipts on 2011 figures, adding…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the opening of Hilton Sharjah, the company’s 11th branded hotel in the UAE and its first in the Emirate of Sharjah.The 259-room Hilton Sharjah, a conversion property previously known as Corniche Al Buhaira Hotel, is a visually striking property, ideally positioned on the picturesque Corniche Road and overlooking Sharjah’s biggest lagoon. The hotel is also…
read moreUK Shower Manufacturer and Designer, Roman Limited have reported that their yearlong social media campaign, which saw them documenting a year in their life through photos, was a fantastic success.The company published a photo every working day throughout 2012 – there was a total of 252 working days for the company during 2012, so they titled the campaign Project 252.…
read moreQatar is one of the fastest growing markets in the Gulf, with business and leisure tourism on the ascendant as the country develops its infrastructure as part of a US$65 billion investment plan ahead of its hosting of the 2022 football World Cup.According to Qatar Tourism, the official government body, the country is entering a sustained decade-long period of development…
read moreAlmost 40 years ago, the Messilah Beach Hotel opened in Kuwait and quickly became the favourite destination for both locals and visitors alike. The hotel served its clients for decades and created many unforgettable memories.Situated in the same idyllic location, the spirit of the old Messilah Beach Hotel is about to be revived and memories awakened with the opening of…
read moreDecember’s Highlights: • Growing from Strength to Strength – Dubai Hotels put their mark on 2012; • Egypt Hotel Performance continues to improve, but rates remain under pressure.
read moreThe highlights of November’s performance include: • Egypt’s race to recovery – Sharm El Sheikh sees highest occupancy and Cairo posts record profits since the Revolution; • Dubai hotels post record demand, revenues and profits.
read moreThe highlights of October’s performance include: • Dubai hotels hit a high again this Eid while Kuwait see hotel revenues and profits surge; • Egypt hotels achieve peak performance while Jeddah makes the best of the Eid and Hajj seasons.
read moreLondon’s Alexandra Palace was the venue for the final event of the Geberit Challenge 2012 in November, with participants going head to head in a series of gruelling tasks in order to find the fastest fitters in the land. The London event, held in front of a live audience on Friday, 23 November was the last of three regional Geberit…
read moreAfter an intensive export expansion drive, Chelsom has achieved global sales coverage by vastly increasing its agent network in the USA, Middle East and Europe. The company also has a manned office in Hong Kong to accommodate clients requiring direct shipments from the Far East.The USA network now numbers 25 agents covering every state. Each agent is well established in…
read moreBest Western International (BWI) – the World’s Largest Hotel Chain® – is continuing its rapid expansion in Asia Pacific with the launch of its first hotel in Nepal.Scheduled to open its doors in the Q1 of 2013, the 60-room Monty’s hotel signed into Best Western hotel chain will be a brand new midscale property in the heart of the Nepalese…
read moreRoman, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, is set to officially launch their unique Project Specification Guide, which highlights their almost unlimited Bespoke capabilities, at this year’s Sleep Event on their stand M35A.Roman’s Project Specification Guide, which allows customers to pick and choose every single part of their showering configuration, is specifically aimed towards specifiers, designers and architects working on large…
read moreAccor will launch its pioneering economy hotel brand, Ibis, in Adelaide following the signing of an agreement with hotel developer and investor, Hines Property, who will develop a new hotel in the heart of the Adelaide CBD. The $65 million hotel development, which received planning approval in March this year, will be located in a prime location on Grenfell Street…
read morePer usual, Craster’s West London design studio and office are abuzz. Working on various luxury hotel openings from London to Dubai to Singapore and Miami, their growing range of products for Restaurant, In Room Dining and innovative Buffet presentation continues to gain attention in the global hospitality market.Updated Catalogue Craster has just rereleased their 2012 catalogue with a few key…
read moreAccording to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels’ latest Hotel Investor Sentiment Survey, investment sentiment for hotel assets has strengthened across EMEA with yield and IRR requirements hardening when compared to October 2011. In EMEA, yield requirements decreased by 40 basis points to 7%and leveraged IRR requirements fell by 100 basis points to 15.4%.Jon Hubbard, CEO Northern Europe Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels…
read moreEurope’s only b2b conference for the boutique and lifestyle hotels sectors attracts more than 220 international attendees. The boutique hotel industry descended on London in the latter part of May for the second staging of the Boutique Hotel Summit, Europe’s only b2b conference for the boutique and lifestyle hotels sectors.Held at Altitude London, on the banks of the Thames, the…
read moreThe Hotel Show 2012 reaffirmed its position as the largest full spectrum hospitality supplies event for the MENA region, with exhibitors reporting an increase in sales figures and record numbers of visitors during the three day event. Participation this year of 450 leading suppliers and consultants from more than 45 countries and 13 international pavilions highlighted the pivotal role that…
read moreThere’s just five working days to go to discover, share and learn about the current boutique hotel marketplace with the professionals behind some of today’s most successful brands. We look forward to welcoming confirmed delegates from USA, Dubai, Qatar, Hong Kong, Ghana, Lebanon, Switzerland, France and other European countries.173 Delegates already confirmed including representatives from Patron Capital, Sanguine Hospitality, Jebel…
read moreHilton Hotels and Resorts has turned to Forbes Group UK to help it create the best possible first impression when it opens its latest 309-room hotel in the full glare of international publicity. Forbes Group, a leading supplier of conference and banqueting furniture, fabrics and equipment to the hospitality industry, shipped out cocktail tables, triple-fold screens and podiums, nearly 1000…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its global powerhouse Sheraton Hotels will be a key force in the company’s growth in 2012 with the opening of 20 new hotels. Sheraton will also widen Starwood’s lead as the largest global hotel operator in China, with 12 new Sheraton hotels slated to open across this fast-growing market by year’s…
read moreThe Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group – one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups – has appointed Ian Rydin as the General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport.Ian, who is Swedish, has a solid background in the hospitality industry, spanning almost 30 years. Having started his managerial career in 1993 at Stoten Ski Resort in Sweden,…
read moreAs the countdown kicks off for the official launch of InterContinental Doha The City, the new team hosted a sophisticated fashion show for colleagues, showcasing the latest designs that the hotel’s team will be wearing when the property opens in the coming weeks. Forty members of the team took to the catwalk in the stunning lobby of the five-star hotel,…
read moreAlready laying claim to the most distinctive collection of landmark and iconic hotels in the world, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to open a number of new and celebrated properties in 2012. Headlining Fairmont’s robust schedule of 2012 openings, which will see the brand debut in several new global markets, are Fairmont Jaipur in India, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv in…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the opening of Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment in Dubai, UAE, Hilton Worldwide’s third property in the city. Located on Jumeirah Beach and The Walk, the popular beachfront avenue of boutiques, al fresco restaurants and modern day Arabic culture, Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment is linked via footbridge to Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, with both…
read moreOver five years in the making, The Grand Heritage Doha Hotel & Spa, is now a reality and has already become a style setter as the super luxury hotel property in Doha, Qatar where the pace of new hotel openings reflects the city’s emergence as a world-class travel destination. This new Chateau-inspired, 137-room, five-star hotel’s arrival in the marketplace is…
read moreThe hotel market in Cardiff has boomed. Most of the major chains are now present, and the City has bloomed under devolved government, tourism developing as the waterfront and other developments have increased its attractiveness. The city always had an impressive city centre. The civic government offices are amongst the most beautiful in Europe. The location of the Hilton makes…
read moreOn Friday 26th August, the Mayor of Solihull, Cllr Irene Chamberlain and David Winstanley, Operations Director for Birmingham Airport officially opened the £9.8 million Birmingham Airport Travelodge hotel. Situated overlooking the runway on Terminal Road, the new 200 – room property is the Company’s first hotel at Birmingham Airport and the 19th Travelodge hotel in Birmingham – maintaining the budget…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the United Arab Emirates. Located in the heart of the Al Nakeel business district and just minutes away from the beach, this newly built, upscale, full-service hotel offers modern ambiance; extensive amenities; and warm, welcoming hospitality.Ras al Khaimah,…
read moreLimes Hotel and Rooftop Bar is turning three in style by unveiling their new retractable roof, meaning Brisbane’s best and brightest can enjoy their soiree destination of choice in all weather.Owner and General Manager Damian Griffith has invited Brisbane’s sophisticated social set to join him for the party of the year which will also launch the bar’s new season bar…
read moreVen Aesthetic Creations are pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Dubai Hotel Show due to be held at Dubai World Trade Center from the 17th to the 19th May 2011.Ven Aesthetic Creations is a company that specializes in manufacturing, Natural Stone Products for the Hospitality Industry Worldwide. Our Product Range includes Marble & Stone Vanity…
read moreHilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with the Bin Otaiba Investment Group for a Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Sharjah, marking the company’s entry into the emirate. Scheduled to open in Q4 2011, the 259-room conversion property is conveniently situated on the Corniche Road, just 15 kilometers from the Sharjah International Airport and about 10…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces plans to debut the first St Regis hotel in Jordan, furthering St. Regis’ robust global expansion and mission to introduce properties in the world’s most dynamic and exciting markets. Owned by Al Maabar Abdoun Real Estate Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Maabar International Investments Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Amman…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Deputy Ruler of the emirate of Sharjah, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Al Qassimi, to manage its first hotel in Sharjah, a business and leisure travel destination designated as an Arab Capital of Culture. The new Sheraton Sharjah will open beginning of 2013, marking…
read moreJumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Azinco Holding Company to manage VENU Bilgah Hotel, Baku, a new contemporary lifestyle hotel on the shores of the Caspian Sea, scheduled to open in 2011.The hotel has been constructed in a wave-like structure reflecting the style of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in…
read moreCorinthia Hotels has received the ‘Award for International Achievement’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards ceremony in Burj Khalifa, Dubai. The prestigious award recognises the rapid growth of the collection of Corinthia Hotels, culminating in the launch of its flagship hotel in London, set for an official opening in spring 2011.Alfred Pisani, Founder and Chairman of Corinthia Hotels, collected the…
read moreHyatt Hotels Corporation and Extell Development Corporation have announced that they will introduce the legendary Park Hyatt luxury brand to New York with a newly-constructed hotel designed by world-renowned, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc.A Hyatt subsidiary and Extell have formed a joint venture that will acquire the hotel upon its completion, subject to the completion of certain contractual milestones.…
read moreIn September I reported on the building of the latest Premier Inn in Burgess Hill in Sussex, and indicated some of the savings being made that are enhancing the profitability of the growing hotels group. On the 24th November I attended the official ‘opening’ of the hotel and learned more both about the application of new technologies to the hotel…
read moreJumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has revealed the new brand name of its first resort currently under way in the Maldives: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi (formerly Jumeirah Meradhoo).Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is an exclusive all suite resort scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011. Situated in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, 400 km south of the…
read moreNowadays you don’t need an aristocratic title to get a royal treatment in Rome. Just enter the doors of the newly opened “Prince” SPA, more than 21,550 square feet, to be pampered and spoiled. It is located in Rome, about one mile from Via Veneto, on the premises of the exclusive Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa surrounded by…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami in downtown Miami. The much anticipated hotel is a crowning achievement in the rebirth of downtown Miami, and a centerpiece of the Metropolitan Miami residential, entertainment, retail, hotel and office complex. It is also the latest addition to…
read moreAl Maha Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai will join Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. as the latest addition to its Luxury Collection portfolio, effective today. The resort will be renamed ‘Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai’, with Emirates retaining ownership of the resort and Starwood Hotels & Resorts overseeing the management of the property.Designed…
read moreThe new resort development Fairmont Mina Al Fajer will debut in the latter part of 2011, offering both leisure and corporate guests a distinctive experience along the breathtaking coastline of the Gulf of Oman. The project is being developed by the UAE-based Mina Al Fajer Real Estate, LLC.Located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates with sweeping views…
read moreThe upscale hotel management company, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, has opened the iconic Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai, its third hotel in the United Arab Emirates, raising its portfolio to 67 properties globally.The five-star Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel offers guests a privileged location in which to enjoy Dubai’s world-class entertainment and shopping. The property is situated next to the landmark Ibn…
read moreDesign Hotels™ is delighted to announce its first member hotel in Hong Kong, The Mira Hong Kong. The partnership comes at an exciting time as the hotel is also celebrating its first birthday. Overlooking the banyan trees and hedge mazes of Kowloon Park in Tsimshatsui, one of Hong Kong’s boutique-lined shopping districts, The Mira is an award-winning urban retreat. Its…
read moreDohaland and Premier Inn have recently announced that they have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to introduce Premier Inn’s “value hotel model” to Qatar. The first project announced under the Joint Venture Agreement will be a 200 room hotel to be built at the Doha Education City, an area at the outskirts of Doha which is the home of some…
read moreOne lucky individual has, this week, packed their case ready to embark on a business trip with a difference, as they head off around the globe in their new role as the ebookers.com Hotel Inspector. Farrah Chaudhry from Birmingham was selected out of over 100 applicants, after successfully completing a three stage interview process which included a written application, a…
read moreJumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has added a new dimension to the London scene. The brand new Royal Suite at luxury Knightsbridge hotel Jumeirah Carlton Tower offers an aspirational living space in one of London’s most prestigious addresses. The 155m² suite has views over Knightsbridge, Westminster and Cadogan Gardens and features private…
read moreMock Beefeaters with wooden halberds. Boris on a Bike. Patriotic cakes. Red carpet – and all this in a part of town once described by the Evening Standard as ‘Indian Territory’, suggesting coming south of the river in a wagon train with protection. South Bank University on a rag? No – just another example of the demand for hotel beds…
read moreTwenty-year hospitality veteran Stephane C. Masson has been named vice president, global procurement for Marriott International, Inc. He will lead a team to manage and deploy, scalable and environmentally responsible procurement initiatives around the world, increase synergies between domestic and international contracts, and advance global supplier diversity. Marriott has a goal to spend 15 percent with minority-, veteran-, LGBT-, and…
read morePremier Inn has begun building its first hotel in Abu Dhabi – its fourth hotel in the United Arab Emirates. This expansion comes as research suggests that three in five business travellers in the UAE expect their travel budgets to increase this year. The new hotel is being developed at a location within ADNEC’s Capital Centre – a mixed-use development…
read moreHotelDesigns recently wrote a piece on fashion hotels and since it was published an Armani hotel in Dubai has opened, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has been employed to design a London hotel and a New York hotel has adapted its own interpretation to the fashion designer idea.The Armani hotel in Dubai, housed in the tallest building in the world,…
read moreThe Burj Khalifa, the new tallest tower in the world which is to house the Armani Hotel, has delayed its opening once again, this time because of the volcanic ash.It is the second opening cancellation in the Dubai tower. The first delay was for two months because there was an elevator malfunction in the 828m-tall building. The current delay, due…
read moreFrasers Hospitality has opened the Fraser Suites Seef Bahrain, the first of five properties to open in the Middle East over the next two years.The Bahrain hotel is 19-storeys high and features 91 one or two bedroom suites and three penthouses. Each floor accommodates just eight suites for and the interior design is complemented by the quality fixtures and fittings.…
read moreThe Rocco Forte Collection, has unveiled the details of its first property in the Middle East, due to open in Abu Dhabi in fall 2010. The 281-room property, which will be a new build, will be housed in a stunning 12-floor curved glass structure designed by architect WS Atkins and Partners. Interiors are being created by Dubai-based interior design specialists…
read moreHäfele Group, the world leader in hardware technology and electronic locking systems with its head office in Nagold, Germany, has supplied hardware products and technology worth 8m Euros for the world’s tallest building that was recently opened in Dubai. The Dubai office of Häfele GCC formed a local joint venture with DORMA Gulf, the international architectural firm Skidmore Owings and…
read moreAfter debuting the W brand in Spain last year with W Barcelona, the brand will continue to grow with new openings in high-profile destinations such as London, St. Petersburg, Paris, Milan and Amman.Adding to this, Aloft Hotels, which is the new, design-led, mid-market brand inspired by W, is set to make its European debut this autumn with the Aloft Brussels…
read moreDavid Fox Design has recently collaborated with Boss Design to produce the Kruze lounge chair. At the office furniture exhibition in Dubai, the product won the prestigious Gold award in the category of guest seating at this years furniture exhibition in Dubai. The award builds on the recent success of the Kruze family of products, in 2009 & 2008 winning…
read moreIndigo Art is delighted to present new artists Rob Hart and Anand Channar plus new photographer Alan Price. These artists are already well collected privately and Indigo is launching selected works to the corporate market. Rob Hart’s speciality is semi-abstract evocations of hill landscapes. Dubai-based Anand Channar’s work is well known across the Middle East and Alan Price’s photography concentrates…
read moreTravelodge the hotel chain is defying the recession by opening 26 new hotels this year. The £115m expansion will create more than 500 new jobs across the company, ranging from managers to cleaners. Travelodge, chief executive officer, Grant Hearn said: “We set about making sure we had a pipeline for growth coming out of the recession because we know that…
read morePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 1 The British brewing industry has, in general, been a pretty miserable business management failure. However, two of the largest of the big brewers have been very successful in moving their business away from beers and pubs into hospitality. The famous Manet painting ‘A Bar at the Folies-Bergère’, depicting the Bass…
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