Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), announces the opening of the first Candlewood Suites hotel to include the brand’s new interior design package, created with graduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), one of the nation’s top interior design schools. The overall design concept for Candlewood Suites hotels is called “Haven,” which captures the essence of the Candlewood Suites…
read moreStylematters have just introduced a new range of furniture as part of their hotel elements seating collection designed specifically for the UK hotel sector. The range comprises of lounge chairs, arm chairs, tables and sofas to provide comfort and style for all types of hotel venues from 4 & 5 star establishments to boutique hotels.The new additions include stylish Austin…
read moreHilton Aberdeen Treetops has announced it will undergo a £425,000 refurbishment programme, expected to be completed by autumn 2012. The hotel will remain in operation throughout the works.Hilton Aberdeen Treetops located on Springfield Road will receive a complete overhaul of its bedroom corridors. 30 bedrooms including eight of the property’s deluxe plus business bedrooms will be upgraded and refurbished. The…
read moreThe Wivenhoe House Hotel is a spectacular 18th Century Essex Country House which has been completely refurbished to an extremely high standard throughout. Elizabeth Warden principal of Elizabeth Designs specified Frank Hudson Spire Collection for the rooms of the historic building to blend with the traditional architecture and period details. The Spire collection is made from European Walnut, American Black…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently celebrated the opening of its first dual branded property in the U.K., the Hilton and Hampton by Hilton at St. George’s Park, The Football Association’s (FA) new National Football Centre in Burton upon Trent. Dubbed the new home of English football, St George’s Park is the FA’s multi-million pound development with world-class training and development facilities…
read moreWhen the prestigious Wyndham Grand Hotel needed to save water and reduce the time taken to service bathrooms, the Turbo 88 Duoflush syphon from Thomas Dudley provided the perfect solution.Opened in 1989, the 5-star Wyndham Grand is London’s only all-suite hotel. It offers 154 suites over eight floors including four penthouse suites and a health and fitness centre. Boasting 14…
read moreHilton Worldwide has opened the newly-renovated, upscale, full-service DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, the third DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India on the 15th August 2012. Located in a quiet setting, the 105-room hotel is located centrally just a few miles from the picturesque Baga and Anjuna beaches. Ingo’s Saturday Nite Bazaar and Splash Water Park are both within walking distance…
read moreAt the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) this September in Nairobi, one of the hot topics on the agenda will be ‘What it takes to do a deal in Africa’. Why is this such an important question? “Because Africa is a continent full of opportunity and impressive economic growth” says Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of Bench Events, the company organising AHIF.…
read moreCommenting on the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal in today’s announcement by Travelodge, Richard Fleming, UK Head of Restructuring at KPMG and proposed ‘supervisor’ of the CVA, said: “The impact of the economic downturn on Travelodge’s business has been compounded by a large debt burden and expensive lease arrangements. Today’s CVA proposal is one facet of a wider Travelodge restructuring…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. celebrates continued growth in the south of France with the opening of its first AC Hotel by Marriott in the country, the first new AC Hotel by Marriott to open since the launch of the joint venture and co-brand last year. The former Hotel Ambassadeur, located in the heart of Juan-les-Pins, has been re-branded an AC Hotel…
read moreThe Crystal City Marriott, a 343-room hotel, officially unveiled its completed seven million dollar redesign, an investment by the hotel’s owners, Vornado Realty Trust and manager, Marriott International, making it a new destination for meetings, business and leisure travel to the Washington, DC area. The most remarkable of the hotel’s new amenities is the new, reinvented Marriott Hotels & Resorts…
read moreThe ME London Hotel, the latest jewel on the urban hotel scene in London, is preparing the final details for its opening in September in central London. This is the fifth hotel for the ME by Meliá brand, the most avant-garde of the hotel brands operated by Meliá Hotels International, and boasts a spectacular design by the world renowned architectural…
read moreRamparts will shortly be celebrating our 40th year refurbishing hotels and leisure properties up and down the UK. We have had the pleasure of bringing to life the ideas and designs of some of the industry’s leading operators, designers and architects, indeed some properties are now on their third and fourth generation ramparts refurbishment. Returning back to Ramparts having taken…
read moreMarriott International has signed an agreement with Weligama Hotel Properties Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of East West Properties PLC, to open a hotel in Sri Lanka, the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa in 2014 – this will be Marriott’s first property on the Indian Ocean Island.The 200-room, 11-storey Marriott Weligama Resort and Spa will be operated under Marriott’s…
read moreOn behalf of the shareholders of Bouverie No 1 Limited, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels would like to congratulate KSL Capital Partners and its wholly owned subsidiary in successfully acquiring the world famous The Belfry resort located in the West Midlands near Birmingham, United Kingdom. George Nicholas, executive vice president, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, said: “The Belfry attracted wide international interest…
read moreThe International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is undertaking an examination of the methods used for valuing hotels and other leisure properties, following concern about the different practices being used around the world. In recent years the hotel sector has evolved considerably, particularly in the way ownerships are held and financed, and the need for consistent and reliable valuation has become…
read moreA multi-million dollar renovation of interior and exterior space brings one of the Mid Atlantic region’s most prominent meeting venues to new heights of productivity, professionalism and value. The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center in Glen Allen, Virginia, committed over $3 million to providing state-of-the-art technology in its dedicated conference centre. The renovation includes lobbies, restaurants, meeting and…
read moreContinuing to grow worldwide, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is eagerly anticipating the opening of a new luxury hotel: Fairmont Jaipur in India. The hotel is set to open its doors on August 9, 2012, marking Fairmont’s entry into India. The hotel is ideally situated within India’s “Golden Triangle”, a geographic region that is home to dazzling palaces, timeless forts and…
read moreBased in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Brintons has been at the forefront of quality woven floorcoverings for almost 230 years, marrying the latest technologies with the finest wools to create truly beautiful carpets. Brintons not only make carpet for homes, the commercial side of the business carpets the world! From hotels to airports, restaurants to convention centres, over the years Brintons has…
read moreCornwall Council has this week approved the sale of Old County Hall to St Michael’s Hotel & Spa owner Nigel Carpenter. The sale is subject to a satisfactory planning consent being obtained.Mr Carpenter plans to retain the historic Old County Hall building and restore the distinctive original features of the building, whilst adding luxury and style to create a new…
read moreAquae Sulis was the Roman name for this spa. The British of course are more ‘lumpen’ than classical, so called it Bath. It has been a resort town for millennia. Fittingly the Francis was built speculatively as a group of refined townhouses by John Wood the Elder, who lived in one of the houses, no.9. The terrace now forms the…
read moreAfter much anticipation, the Sleep Event is pleased to announce that the European Hotel Design Awards finalists have now been revealed! Click here to view the finalists.2012 finalists revealed… Shortlisted entries in 13 categories, including best architecture of a hotel and best interior design of lobby and public areas, bedroom and bathroom and leisure facilities, are now in the hands…
read moreLocated on Heddon Street, an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of London’s Regent Street, Piccolino restaurant has recently undergone a stylish transformation with the help of Stylematters, who provided the chairs for the recently completed refurbishment including the Cicchetti Bar situated on the lower ground floor which serves casual Cicchetti plates designed for sharing. Stylematters also…
read moreWith the figures now in for July it is apparent that readership of HotelDesigns continues to rise, with over 104,000 visits from 63,600 originating web addresses. Our twitter feed also continues to grow now being past 6,600.Our visitors read nearly half a million pages, and we have added hoteldesignstv on YouTube this week too and expect this to contribute to…
read moreIn the latest issue of Green Hotelier, Christopher Hunter delves into the world of the hotel mattress to find out what truly lies beneath and why Naturalmat are setting a great example for other manufacturers. Despite a growing trend towards sustainability in the hospitality industry, there is evidence to show that cheap, environmentally unfriendly mattresses with short life-spans continue to…
read moreElegant bespoke carpet from Axminster Carpets Commercial now covers the floors of the exclusive Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, adding a sophisticated flourish to the venue’s lavish ballroom and luxury Pemberton Suite function room.500m² of bespoke Axminster in the best possible quality 8 x 10 row is laid in the ballroom, with 160m2 of another bespoke design in the Pemberton…
read moreStriking and seductive, the Lewinnick Lodge hovers on the edge of Pentire Headland, neighboured by little more than the invigorating sea air and captivating Atlantic views. Approached down a winding lane, guests feel as if they’re stumbling upon an undiscovered hideaway amongst the craggy cliffs. A world away from Newquay, yet just a short stroll to Fistral Beach, as locations…
read moreThe newly refurbished Hilton Barcelona, which first opened its doors 20 years ago during the Barcelona Olympic Games has officially re-opened. The refurbishment sees 289 stunning rooms, 13 suites, Mosaic restaurant, The Vibe Bar and a spectacular outdoor terrace as part of its re-design that captures the vibe of Barcelona. The hotel is among the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts…
read moreWebb Gray has that winning feeling after completing a major hotel project in London’s East End, just in time to welcome visitors to the 2012 games. The Birmingham-based architectural practice was awarded the £5 million contract by Accor Group to develop a 169-bedroom ibis budget hotel on Whitechapel Road, London. A former office tower block was transformed into the budget…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts celebrates the official opening of its new landmark hotel, Hilton London Wembley, just days before the start of one of the biggest sporting events in U.K. history. With plans to transform the area into one of the most thriving parts of the capital, for sport, entertainment and architectural excellence, the opening marks a major milestone in…
read moreHotel prices across London have soared to an average £189 over the Olympics period – currently close to a 70% increase in average daily rate (ADR) in comparison to the same time period last year. With just 11 days until the 2012 Games begin, rates and occupancy have fluctuated as we get closer to opening ceremonies.In the latest report of…
read moreAnglo Holt Construction has secured its largest ever project with hotel giants Travelodge, it was announced recently. West Bromwich-based Anglo Holt has been awarded the contract by clients Merchant Place Developments to build the 219-bedroom Travelodge at Eastern Gate, in Cambridge, which has a project value of around £9 million.The Charities Property Fund has provided forward funding for the project.…
read moreFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a long term management agreement with the owners of Bilila Lodge, a resort in the Serengeti National Park, and is now operating the property, which will be upgraded and renamed Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania in Autumn 2012.“We have long wanted to expand into Sub-Saharan Africa and offer new outdoor adventure experiences…
read moreCentara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management contract for an existing resort hotel on Koh Samui that will operate under the “Centra” value brand with effect from 1 July 2012.The contract was signed with owner PDTS Company Limited on 5 June 2012.To be named Centra Coconut Beach Resort Samui, the property is located on Thong Tanote Beach and was…
read moreHotel Indigo has recently announced the opening of its second location in Atlanta in one of Georgia’s largest historic districts and just minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.The hotel, located at 1776 Harvard Ave. in historic College Park, offers guests a unique hotel experience with a comfortable design that blends well with the surrounding neighbourhood. As unique as many of the…
read moreThe British made Aquaduct drain covers combine art and functionality, adding a designer finish to any bathroom or wetroom. The mirror finish stainless steel drain covers are available from Marmox in a range of Style, Contemporary and Modern, totalling 12 standard designs. In addition Marmox is offering a bespoke design service allowing leisure clubs or hotels to build their branding…
read moreHotel La Tour is a spectacular new concept hotel, which recently opened in Birmingham city centre. Its ultra modern and exquisite interior sets new standards of style and sophistication. The hotel boasts 174 guest rooms, stylish restaurant and an Executive Business floor.The hotels Operations Director asked the Brintons design team to work with Hotel La Tour on developing new custom…
read moreTo celebrate the launch of an extensive refurbishment project on the 19 July, Park Plaza Leeds took a suite to the street last week, creating a replica of one of its new hotel suites, showcasing their new and excellent standards to people passing through Leeds’ City Square. The Park Plaza Hotel team recreated the suite down to the smallest detail;…
read moreRoman, the leading UK shower manufacturer, have further expanded their range of bath screens with an Outward Opening Folding Bath Screen, which joins their popular Orbital range of enclosures and bath screens.The Orbital Outward Opening Bath Screen has been designed to cleverly overcome common space restrictions in hotel bathrooms. It features a fixed panel, at the tap end, which prevents…
read moreBest Western International (BWI) has officially launched its first hotel in Kuala Lumpur; BEST WESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral. The recently open luxury hotel marks not only Best Western’s debut in the fast-growing Malaysian capital, but also the debut of the luxury BEST WESTERN PREMIER brand in the country. The landmark property has now become Best Western’s flagship hotel in Malaysia.Located…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter at the centre of New Orleans’ world-famous historic district. Previously known as The Inn On Bourbon, the former Ramada property completed a multi-million dollar renovation prior to opening under the Four Points flag. Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter offers 186 comfortable…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Colonia Roma in Mexico City. Owned and managed by Sora Group, the new hotel is the third in Mexico for the fast-growing Four Points brand, which now includes more than 160 hotels around the world. Twenty-three Four Points hotels are slated to open in 2012…
read moreRezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has opened a new flagship in Qatar: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha. The outstanding property featuring 583 rooms has been converted and completely renovated. Qatar is one of the world’s richest countries, and is using its immense oil and gas wealth to…
read moreThe Inn at the White Elephant Village opened in June 2012 with 14 suites and six deluxe guest rooms. Located on South Beach Street, in the heart of Nantucket town, the new Inn and existing White Elephant Residences makes up the newly-created White Elephant Village, a natural extension of the award-winning White Elephant hotel that continues to be rated among…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of an upscale full-service hotel, situated near London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The 200-room DoubleTree by Hilton London Heathrow Airport is located just ten minutes from LHR and central London is easily accessible via public transport to the city’s historic attractions, world renowned neighbourhoods and business districts.Formerly the Ramada London Heathrow hotel, DoubleTree by…
read moreThe turnover of CEOs amongst the world’s 50 largest hotel companies doubled in 2011, compared with 2009, with 12% of companies now being led by a new chief executive. However, the choice of CEOs is becoming more conservative in the sector, with internal promotions more common, or appointments from within the hotel industry. These were the key findings of a…
read moreFollowing Germany, Israel, Belgium, Hungary and Switzerland, Leonardo Hotels is now also to have a presence in Vienna. The first Leonardo Hotel in Austria has opened its doors: the 4-star Leonardo Hotel Vienna. “By coming to Vienna we’ve been able to add another important European location to our hotel portfolio,” explains Daniel Roger, CEO of Leonardo Hotels Europe. Vienna’s Leonardo…
read moreThe Isle of Man’s latest hospitality venue – a stylish new 30-bedroom hotel being built next to Ramsey Park – is on schedule to open in mid-August, bringing 15 to the local area. Owned by Isle of Man resident Trevor Hemmings, Ramsey Park will be a contemporary hotel with each of the bedrooms having views of Mooragh Park, the lake…
read moreMercure has recently celebrated the opening of its first hotel in Russia, the Mercure Arbat Moscow. The hotel, which is owned by ARD, is operated by Accor under a management contract. The hotel is ideally located in the city’s historic district in a pedestrian street famous for its artists’ workshops, boutiques, cafés and restaurants. It has 109 rooms, including 18…
read moreThe Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) and international hotel management group GHM have formalised a joint venture partnership and announced plans to launch an upscale resort concept branded Ahn Luh. The partners, together with a third investor, the Great Ocean Group (GOG), said the group’s first properties will debut in the next two-to-three years. This was announced in March at the…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the market-leading British designer and maker of contemporary contract furniture, has produced around 560 individual items of original seating and tables for the Hotel La Tour in Birmingham. Opened in Spring 2012, the newly-built 4 star hotel represents a new concept for city centre hotels which exalts modern comfort delivered with classic values and levels of service.With contemporary,…
read moreClassic Lodges, the nationwide group of carefully selected high-end hotel properties, has welcomed the well-known and recently refurbished Plough and Harrow Hotel in Birmingham as the latest addition to its Associate Hotels portfolio.One of the oldest hotels in the city, the Plough and Harrow was built in 1704 as a wayside inn and has lately been the subject of extensive…
read moreAs part of the economy brand revitalisation strategy announced last September, Accor UK & Ireland is this month launching two new-design hotels within the new ibis brand family. The hotels mark the first openings for the new ibis budget (previously Etap Hotels) and ibis Styles (previously all seasons) brands in London and are clear examples of the Group’s vision and…
read moreSeaside towns have a look about them. The ocean close by obviously, but the kind of shops they have – a strange mix of sunhats surfboards and post cards mixed with high end retail to capture the spending of the wealthy second homers. So it is too with seaside accommodation, a mix of jolly B&B’s, engaging boutique style operations, the…
read moreDuring the last meeting, the Advisory Board of the Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2012, under the presidency of Angela Brav, Chief Executive Europe of the group IHG, reaffirmed the commitment of the primary international hotel groups, represented by their chief executives. The Advisory Board has taken notice of the many candidatures that have already been presented for the 13th edition, and…
read moreIHG has announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Maceio Ponta Verde in Brazil. The new-build, 160-room hotel is located one block from beautiful Ponta Verde beach in Maceió, the capital of the coastal state Alagoas, in Northeast Brazil and one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Boasting a modern architectural design, the Holiday Inn Express Maceio…
read moreMarriott International has recently announced the opening of Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe, the latest addition to the company’s signature Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand. Ideally located in the centre of Tianhe Business District, Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe is adjacent to Pearl River New City – home to the majority of Guangzhou’s international companies and a growing tourist hub.Featuring deluxe city…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and Grupo Presidente announce the opening of the Presidente InterContinental Santa Fe in Mexico City. The tallest building in the area, the Presidente InterContinental Santa Fe offers stunning views of the Santa Fe area, the Valley of Mexico and the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes.The building’s conversion into the Presidente InterContinental Santa Fe represents a nearly $35…
read moreHilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, representing the most significant new resort construction to open in California this year, celebrated its ribbon-cutting and the arrival of first guests on the 21st June.Offering a premier coastal location directly across from Ponto Beach in north San Diego County, Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa was designed to offer spectacular views of the…
read moreHotel Indigo will open nine hotels in six different countries around the globe within the first six months of 2012.Seven Hotel Indigo properties have already opened in four countries so far in 2012 including the United States, Scotland, China and our first two hotels in Continental Europe in Germany. Guests can now explore the neighbourhoods surrounding the new Hotel Indigo…
read moreHilton Worldwide has announced that it has signed a management agreement with J.G.J. Proyectistas S.A.C. for the 207-room new-build Hilton Lima Miraflores. The project, originally planned as a franchise agreement and now to be managed by Hilton Worldwide, is on track to debut by the end of 2012 as the company’s first managed property in Peru and the brand’s first…
read moreAccor announced yesterday a new people development strategy, strengthening its commitment to providing a true learning and development support to its future and existing employees across its network of 185 hotels in the UK. “Now more than ever, finding and developing talent is vital to achieving our ambitious growth strategy. This is why we are making this significant investment,” said…
read moreStoneKAST, the leading brand of limestone sanitaryware, has introduced a range of eight new countertop basins; one to match each bath in its collection. Perfect for creating a spa-like retreat in the hotel bathroom, the new basins are manufactured from the same advanced blend of natural limestone and modern resin as StoneKAST’s baths. This not only means that each basin…
read moreISG has successfully completed a refurbishment project at boutique hotel Threadneedles in the City of London, to reconfigure accommodation and create five new guest rooms within the existing building.The scheme follows the acquisition of the five star hotel by Westmont Hospitality in November 2011, as part of a deal involving four hotels previously owned by The Eton Collection. As part…
read moreThe Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has unveiled the iconic Hotel Alfonso XIII following an extensive $25 million restoration, returning the hotel its original splendour and luxurious grandeur. The reopening of Hotel Alfonso XIII marks the first of four Luxury Collection hotels that will undergo a multi-million dollar restoration and will re-open…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the debut of the first Le Meridien hotel in Algeria with the opening of Le Meridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre. Owned by Sonatrach, the hotel is part of a mixed-use development, which includes an adjacent conference and exhibition centre, an esplanade and an oceanfront promenade. Located on Algeria’s north-western Mediterranean…
read moreFairmont Heritage Place, the private residence club offering from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, has announced that it has assumed management of The Residence Club at El Corazon de Santa Fe, Santa Fe’s only downtown fractional ownership property.Fairmont Heritage Place, El Corazon de Santa Fe features 22 two-bedroom vacation residences and 50 whole-ownership homes designed in the classic Pueblo Revival style…
read moreInspiration through extraordinary and impressive lighting projects – the 12th issue of Candela magazine from BAULMANN has just been released containing innovative and proven lighting designs for their customers. The most recent international and national lighting projects are presented as a highlight: the new luxury resort The Romanos & The Westin Resort on the Costa Navarino in Greece with its…
read moreThe specification of sanitaryware and furniture for the bathroom is unquestionably a crucial element of the overall design of the space, not only in terms of its design and aesthetics to please the eye of the hotel guest, but also on a practical level to ensure that it works in terms of housekeeping too.By investing in a quality, trusted brand…
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 moreAt its franchisor’s 58th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, it was announced that the first-ever Comfort hotel to feature the brand’s entirely new design package is scheduled to open next month — the Comfort Inn & Suites hotel of Spokane Valley, Wash. As the first hotel to boast the new Comfort design, the recently-converted Spokane Valley Comfort Inn & Suites…
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 moreFifth largest hotel group in the world with 531,714 rooms as of 1 January 2012 for over 4,400 hotels in the world, Accor is going to lose almost 1,102 hotels and 107,000 rooms once the sale of Motel 6 and Studio 6 is finalized later this year. By removing these two brands from their network, Accor slides back a notch…
read moreHotel Indigo continues to grow in Europe with the signing of the first Hotel Indigo in Wales, Hotel Indigo Queen Street Cardiff.Hotel Indigo Queen Street Cardiff will be managed by Sanguine Hospitality Ltd, who have four other Hotel Indigo properties in their portfolio, including Hotel Indigo Liverpool and Hotel Indigo Birmingham. IHG’s Senior Vice President for Development and Design in…
read moreHilton London Metropole conference hotel, situated only 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station, has undergone a £2.3 million complete transformation of the bedrooms in its Conference Wing. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations currently underway across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship…
read moreMarriott International further strengthens its leadership position in Thailand with the opening of three new properties this year. The Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa, The Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and the Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok – Sukhumvit Thonglor will all open in 2012 bringing Marriott International’s portfolio to 16 hotels in the country. Marriott International currently operates a portfolio of…
read moreTropical Sky is pleased to announce the opening date of its exclusively featured The SoCo Hotel, an Art Deco-inspired 3*+ offering, located near Bridgetown on the southern coast of Barbados.Situated at the start of the popular South Coast Board Walk, the elegant Miami Beach-style hotel is set to open on 15 August 2012 and is just a short stroll away…
read moreAMS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of David Smurthwaite as Head of Sales, further strengthening their Hotel & Leisure Division.With over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, David is looking forward to building on the success AMS has enjoyed with their existing clients, which has seen them provide volume bespoke case goods for the likes of Premier…
read moreMarriott Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the finished transformation of Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort and Spa following a yearlong refurbishment. The Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort and Spa, now with beautifully redesigned guestrooms and public spaces, is located just twenty minutes from the cultural capital and Mediterranean paradise of Palma, its sandy beaches, and airport. Occupying a…
read moreWarner Leisure Hotels recently completed the full refurbishment of the bar and cabaret room at Littlecote House Hotel, sourcing the full furniture package from contract furniture suppliers Andy Thornton Ltd.Littlecote House is a Grade 1 listed 16th Century Tudor mansion set amidst 113 acres of gardens and rolling parkland in the Royal county of Berkshire, offering a wealth of history…
read moreWith its 50th birthday having been celebrated last year, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, which started as one hotel in Toronto, has now expanded to 86 hotels in 35 countries. This summer sees the company’s flagship and hometown property to a new location at 60 Yorkville Avenue.The landmark Hotel will offer an immaculately designed two-story spa, Café Boulud and dbar…
read morePPHE Hotel Group Limited, owner and operator of full service upscale and lifestyle hotels, today announced the completion of the one month refurbishment of Park Plaza Nottingham’s meeting rooms.Park Plaza Nottingham, based on Maid Marian Way, caters for up to 175 delegates or dinners and has renovated 12 meeting rooms which include a conference suite with panoramic views, the Vista…
read moreHotel Junior Suites take on a different meaning in NH Hotels with the launch of new concept rooms designed especially for kids. Launching at the Hesperia Lanzarote and tailored especially for younger guests, this new breed of Junior Suites have been created to offer a safe and magical haven filled with fun.Following interviews with families and children staying at the…
read moreThe Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., has recently announced the opening of its 80th hotel with the debut of Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection Hotel, the brand’s first hotel in Jakarta. Located in the heart of Indonesia’s capital and situated at Jalan Thamrin, one of the most prestigious addresses in…
read moreThe St. Ermin’s hotel in Westminster, has been put to market by global fund manager Angelo Gordon and turn-around specialist and hotel manager Amerimar in a move to capitalise on the increasing investor demand for hotel assets in London. The vacant possession freehold opportunity offers an excellent international branding opportunity in one of the most highly sought after hotel markets…
read moreForbes Group’s reputation for furniture, conference cloths, table skirting and equipment that offers immaculate presentation combined with functionality would appear to be confirmed by its latest order from the Hilton Waldorf Hotel on Aldwych, London. The Adelphi Suite of this classic hotel has just undergone an £800,000 refurbishment that demanded respect for the building (parts of which are listed) combined…
read moreThe growth of the cruise industry has been remarkable over the last ten years. Their floating hotels vary in size and luxury, but the number of passengers continues to grow and the market changes with ships increasingly catering to families. It is expected that in 2012 over 20 million people will take cruise holidays. In 2011 UK grew its cruise…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently announced it has reached the milestone figure of 250 open and signed hotels in Asia, with the 250th hotel to be located in Bo’ao in China. This represents 129 open hotels plus our development pipeline of 121 projects – totalling more than 75,000 rooms in 15 countries.While Asia continues to deliver robust growth, China remains…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., along with Silver Hotel Group, has recently announced the debut of its new destination sensation brand, Aloft Hotels, in the Greater Toronto Area with the opening of Aloft Vaughan Mills.Located in Vaughan, the hotel is the second Aloft hotel in Canada, joining the Aloft Montreal Airport which debuted as the world\’s first in 2008.…
read moreLeicester Square is famous as the home of film and theatre and today sees a new addition to the Square, with the opening of a Premier Inn at number 1 Leicester Place. Premier Inn’s brand new 83 bedroom hotel was officially opened on the 16th May by Whitbread Chairman Anthony Habgood, Whitbread Managing Director Patrick Dempsey, and Minister of Tourism…
read more100 JOBS = 65 Maintenance Workers, 20 Hotel Team Members & 15 Head Office Staff Budget hotel chain, Travelodge is delighted to announce the creation of 100 jobs across the UK. Sixty five of the new positions have been created to strengthen the Company’s ‘MIB’ function (maintenance), which is an industry first initiative that was successfully launched a year ago.The…
read moreAutograph Collection has announced that Turnberry Isle Miami, a landmark luxury resort in South Florida, has joined the brand’s exclusively curated portfolio of independently owned and operated hotels. Located in Aventura, Turnberry Isle Miami is the third South Florida hotel to join the collection and the 32nd property added to the brand’s expanding roster. Built in 1971, the award-winning Mediterranean-style…
read moreThe use of colour in interiors has, of course, never really gone away. There has been an emphasis on ‘minimalism’ that has not really been minimalist, simply bleak. Minimalism was all about balancing empty against intense, purity of shape and form and a specific kind of aesthetic. In hotels it was reduced to cheap – less is less as it…
read moreCentrally located on London’s vibrant South Bank, the luxury 5 star London Marriott Hotel, County Hall has breathtaking views of many of London’s famous sights, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Palace of Westminster. The view is the envy of many London hotels and now that Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar has opened (April 2012), the hotel can boast…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced that a newly renovated 80-room Holiday Inn Express in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is expected to open this month. The property will showcase the brand’s new sign, which is the seal of approval that this hotel exemplifies the standards of the $1 billion Holiday Inn brand re-launch program. “More than $1.5 million will be invested…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the debut of The St. Regis Doha as the St. Regis brand continues its dynamic global growth and nearly triples its portfolio in just five years. Owned by Resorts Development Company and developed by Alfardan Group, The St. Regis Doha is Qatar’s first St. Regis hotel and ideally located within Doha’s…
read moreeforea: spa at Hilton continues its rapid global expansion with the opening of its first location in the Middle East. Located at Hilton Doha in Qatar, the 600-square-meter eforea: spa at Hilton offers an exclusive treatment menu, innovative design features and carefully selected product partners that appeal to today’s savvy global travellers.The new, visually stunning 309-room Hilton Doha, the first…
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 moreA 310-room oceanfront Hard Rock Hotel and Casino will be the latest addition to Aruba’s growing portfolio of luxury accommodation.Scheduled to open in 2014, the 75-million pound hotel will be located right outside Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital, and is set to dramatically change the beach landscape of the island. The brand new property will be built on the ruins of the…
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