Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsProvenance Hotels of Portland and Woodbine Development Corporation of Dallas today announced their joint acquisition of The Governor Hotel in Portland from The Royal Bank of Scotland for an undisclosed purchase price. Provenance, an expert in the region’s boutique hotel market, will become operator of the hotel, effective immediately. Woodbine will serve as developer and asset manager for the partnership,…
read moreThe Decoratif Design team love a challenge. In fact, the bigger and the more creative the brief, the better. So when a respected interior design company got in touch, we couldn’t have been more enthused. A strategic partner to the world-famous Roots Group, Areen Design is the creative force behind some of the most stunning interiors in the world. Saudi…
read moreSunflower Hospitality LLC, Delant Construction Co. and Choice Hotels International, Inc. have recently celebrated the official groundbreaking of a new Cambria Suites hotel in Miami, Fla. The Miami property signifies the continued expansion of the Cambria Suites brand into major urban markets, following the recent announcement of two new development deals in New York City and one in Washington, D.C.…
read moreLancashire can appear a very strange place full of witches and forests as well as seaside towns and industrial centres. In the late 18th & 19th centuries this was the richest corner of our planet. Towns around here were built on natural resources – small pits still pose a threat occasionally when a driveway or horse will disappear into an…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the launch of a multi-million dollar renovation to a premier Snowmass resort in preparation for its re-opening under the Westin flag in time for the 2012-2013 ski season. Formerly known as the Silvertree Hotel & Conference Center, the 254-room resort will fully renovate all guest rooms and public areas in order to…
read moreLike a jewel in a crown, the new luxury boutique hotel Casa San Agustín will open in Cartagena de Indias in Summer 2012 after a complete renovation. Simply elegant and uniquely authentic, the property features 22 rooms and 9 suites and is destined to set a new standard of luxury in Colombia. The hotel creates an architecturally unique atmosphere by…
read moreElectrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB has responded to customer demand and produced a USB charging module that is designed to charge mobile phones, tablet computers and digital cameras.The type A charger runs on a 220/240v circuit giving a charging output of 5dvc @ 1amp, suitable for many other portable electronic devices including all makes of tablets and phones including Blackberrys…
read moreAccor have pulled together all their environmental initiatives into a programme they call Planet 21. Ths is their video presentation explaining how it works.Accor’s commitment to sustainable development dates back many years, with practical initiatives such as the creation of an environment department 20 years ago, of an Hotel Environment charter in 1998 and the adoption of many solutions aimed…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced a partnership with Clean the World to recycle partially-used soaps and bottled amenities from hotel guest rooms and distribute them in communities with limited access to hygiene products.Clean the World Foundation Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization that is committed to stopping the spread of preventable diseases by collecting, recycling and distributing…
read moreClassic Lodges, a carefully picked selection of properties, has appointed Richard Smith as Director of Marketing and Associates to enhance its growing marketing team ahead of the expansion of the group through both acquisitions and associate hotels.Richard has been with Classic Lodges for more than five years, joining as Group Sales and Marketing Manager, with responsibility for promoting the development…
read moreA Cumbria hotel which allows couples to live out their romantic fantasies is trying to cope with a booking frenzy after coming under the TV spotlights last week. Aphrodite’s hotel near Windermere – owned by husband-and-wife team Will and Lyn Howarth – was seen by millions of viewers of the popular Channel Four series “Four in a Bed”.After the screening…
read moreBefore we start to look at the nitty gritty of what happens inside the building, let’s for a moment consider how you are going to manage the process. After all you are not building a retail shed or a domestic block of flats, but a destination to which you hope people will come back to again and again. To achieve…
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 moreThe ownership group, Doloma Investments of North Brunswick, NJ has recently announced the opening of the brand new Staybridge Suites located on 2195, US Highway 1 South, North Brunswick NJ. The hotel is operated by Global Vision Hotels of Boston, MA. The Staybridge Suites North Brunswick NJ will extend the best service and value in the area.The Staybridge suites, North…
read moreA new chapter begins at the Sofitel Plaza Hanoi on West Lake as the five-star hotel has officially opened the doors on its refreshed rooms and spaces in a glamorous re-launch party on April 12. The culmination of three stages of renovations, the unveiling marks the hotel’s most significant overhaul since its grand opening in 2001. A who’s who of…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of the completely renovated Crowne Plaza Danbury, formerly the Danbury Plaza Hotel. Located near numerous businesses and corporate offices in Danbury, Conn., just off Interstate 84 at 18 Old Ridgebury Road, the five-story, 242-room hotel offers first-class luxury accommodations; an urban and sophisticated design, using a mix of bright and muted…
read moreLonrho and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s easyGroup are delighted to announce the opening of their first hotel in Johannesburg for later this year. Branded as part of Sir Stelios’s “easyHotel” chain, the 120 room budget hotel will be created from the conversion of three floors of the classically designed landmark building, formerly Stuttafords department store. Work will start next month and…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Conakry in Guinea. The property featuring 249 rooms is scheduled to open in 2014. “We are proud to arrive in the Republic of Guinea, the 68th country where Rezidor is present”, said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. Guinea is rich in minerals and other natural resources. Its mining sector…
read moreAlila Jakarta, one of Indonesia’s most innovative hotels for business travellers, has launched a new Executive Lounge, providing a chic, chill out zone for visitors staying in the Executive rooms, as well as Club and Alila Suites. In keeping with the contemporary, minimalist style of the design hotel, the new 7th floor lounge is a cool and relaxing retreat with…
read moreKempinski Hotels has announced its re-entry into Latin America with the signing of a management contract for a new luxury resort in Colón Province, Panama. As part of its long-term growth strategy in key destinations, Kempinski now has an active pipeline in the Western Hemisphere, including projects in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Rio de Janeiro.The new property in Panama…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton, Shanghai-Pudong – the tenth hotel to open in China as part of the fast-growing, upscale hotel brand within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels. The 850-room, two-tower, iconic hotel complex soars majestically 47 storeys over the Shanghai’s Pudong New Area and offers convenient access to Shanghai New International…
read moreEurope’s only b2b conference for the boutique and lifestyle sectors is bigger and better for 2012, with more content, more speakers and a new, exciting ‘non-hotel’ London venue – Altitude (limited to a maximum of 200 delegates). The Summit will be held at Altitude London in the heart of Westminster, next to the London Eye, The Houses of Parliament and…
read moreFrom the annual analysis of the French hotel supply conducted by MKG Hospitality, on 1st January 2012, France counts less than 18,500 classified hotels for a total number of less than 648,000 rooms. This last figure sees a net loss of 6,400 hotel rooms.The constant shrinkage of the French hotel supply is mainly due to the decrease within the Economy…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that The Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection® Hotel, will open to the world in late April 2012. Located in the heart of Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta, The Keraton at The Plaza is an iconic oasis of quiet luxury on the Jalan Thamrin, one of Jakarta’s most prestigious streets. With…
read moreBest Western Milford Hotel, located in Peckfield, Leeds, just off the A1(M) J42, has been awarded the highly acclaimed ‘PLUS’ status from the Best Western Group, one of the first hotels worldwide to be awarded the grade. The accolade coincides with the hotel’s completion of its final phase of refurbishment, investing £150,000 to upgrade 17 doubles and 19 twin rooms.The…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has recently announced its debut in Qatar with the Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha in Qatar. The existing Ramada Plaza Doha featuring 583 guest rooms will be converted to a Radisson Blu in Q3 2012. Gordon MacKenzie, General Manager of the hotel, added: “Although we are slightly sad to be leaving the Ramada family, we feel that…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts brings eforea: spa at Hilton, its innovative global spa concept, to China today with an opening at Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe. The spa is situated in the Tianhe district of China’s third-largest city, and is the first of two eforea: spa at Hilton locations scheduled to open in China this year. “With more than 90 eforea: spa…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express San Diego South – National City, conveniently located just off Interstate 805 and minutes from San Diego International Airport and major tourist attractions, including the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The former Comfort Inn, located at 1645 E. Plaza Boulevard, recently underwent a $2 million renovation…
read moreSet in the heart of Belgravia, Belgraves is Thompson Hotels’ first flagship London Hotel with designs by EPR Architects Ltd and Tara Bernerd & Partners.Harilela Hotels commissioned the architects to fully refurbish the existing out-dated Sheraton Hotel to meet the standards of a contemporary luxury boutique market, both internally and externally, with a minimum impact to the existing concrete structure.…
read moreFairmont Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, the luxury brand’s first hotel in Eastern Europe. Located in the heart of the Ukraine capital’s historic Podil district, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv joins a growing portfolio of Fairmont hotels in Europe, including the soon-to-open Fairmont Baku, Azerbaijan. The classically designed Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv…
read moreUnder the name aQi Europe’s biggest holiday hotelier, TUI Hotels & Resorts, created the lifestyle hotel brand positioned in the budget leisure segment. The brand name aQi is derived from the Spanish aquí, which means here, hereabouts, hither. The name symbolises the characteristic relation and reference of the hotel to its location. In line with the brand slogan “Life, sheer…
read moreContra Curtains have recently completed the supply of soft furnishings to The Charing Cross Hotel which is part of Guoman Hotels. Working closely with the Guoman Hotels’ team and Stuart Bradbury at ADS Design, Contra supplied all soft furnishing items to 85 Executive Rooms and the Executive lobby. The transformation of the Buckingham Wing is chic and intimate with the…
read moreThe Canal House Amsterdam is a 23 bedroom boutique hotel located on the Keizersgracht in the heart of Jordaan, the cultural centre of Amsterdam. It is a member of the Curious Group of Hotels.The interior design is glamorous, contemporary and comfortable, recalling the influences of Dutch art and history whilst designed to place it firmly in the 21st Century. Rich…
read moreBetween the 7 and 8 March 2012, Hospitality Sheffield, in partnership with Sheffield College, launched Spring Forward, an exciting initiative designed to attract school children to consider a career in the hospitality industry.Over 200 students aged 14 and 15 from 11 of Sheffield’s secondary schools took part, visiting a number of different hotels and venues in the city to learn…
read moreSince its opening last month, InterContinental Doha The City has welcomed both business and leisure travellers, as well as its first long-stay guests in the residence suites, while food and beverage options including The Square and Hive are seeing a steady stream of patrons. To oversee its latest property in the GCC, InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Renzo Cavagliotti as…
read moreIHG yesterday (19th March) launched the first upscale, international hotel brand designed specifically for the Chinese traveller – HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts. HUALUXE translates from Hua, which means majestic China and luxe, representing luxury. The HUALUXE brand has been developed in response to three core growth opportunities that IHG is tapping into – consumer demand for an upscale international hotel…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston North Intercontinental. The 109-room hotel, which includes 50 suites, is ideally located just off Interstate 45 close to major shopping, sports and entertainment venues. Formerly a Guesthouse Inn & Suites, the hotel underwent a major renovation, giving it a more modern and up-to-date look.With…
read moreBusiness and leisure travellers alike from all around the world can look forward to the soon-to-be-opened Swissôtel Dresden Am Schloss. On the 1st of April 2012, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts opens its fourth hotel in Germany, offering Swiss hospitality in a modern atmosphere as well as first class quality combined with personal service, in the very centre of Saxony’s capital.…
read moreThe luxury Palais Namaskar Hotel and Spa in Marrakech opens as part of the Oetker Collection of ‘Masterpiece’ Hotels in April 2012. An idyllic resort of 41 suites, villas and palaces, Palais Namaskar has been beautifully constructed following Feng Shui principles and lies in a picturesque setting between the Atlas Mountains and the Djebilet Hills. Renowned French-Algerian designer, and former…
read moreIHG has recently announced it will add Eagle Crest Resort and Running Y Ranch in Oregon to its growing portfolio of Holiday Inn Resorts. The resorts are expected to join the IHG system in February and will mark the 16th and 17th Holiday Inn Resort locations in the Americas and the only Holiday Inn Resort locations in the contiguous western…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the debut of the first Le Méridien hotel in Turkey with the opening of the highly anticipated Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler. Owned by Makyol Construction Industry Tourism and Trading Co. Inc, the hotel is situated in Istanbul’s most exclusive neighbourhood and overlooks the Bosphorus with panoramic views over two continents. Set to become…
read moreWriting a review of an hotel that hasn’t officially opened is a tricky one as for some areas you have to fill in the missing pieces; stealing glances at site plans and looking at the snagging sheets pinned to guest room doors to get a sense of what it will look like when complete. (Note: the hotel was visited on…
read morePremier Inn is leading the hospitality industry to become more sustainable with the opening of another green hotel and restaurant at Camborne in Cornwall.The 65-bedroom hotel and 210-cover restaurant is the tenth sustainable purpose-built hotel developed by Whitbread and features an array of sustainable technologies including 10 kW solar photovoltaic panels mounted onto the hotel roof to offset four electric…
read moreThe head of the Red Carnation Group, Mrs Bea Tollman, recently presented a cheque for Rand 102,000 to the Amy Biehl Foundation for use with 6 –18 years olds from the townships around Cape Town.This donation, raised by the three Red Carnation hotels in South Africa, the lovely Bushmans Kloof near Clan William, Cape Towns’ 12 Apostles and the newly…
read moreCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the winner of its 2011 Global Hotel of the Year Award, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam. The hotel was selected from the group’s global portfolio of more than 1,300 hotels and honoured at the company’s global hotel business conference earlier in February in Nassau, Bahamas. The hotel was recognized for its outstanding performance in…
read moreToday, at the opening of its 500th hotel in Stratford London, the city’s biggest hotelier, Travelodge, has announced that it’s seeking to open a further 184 hotels across the capital by 2025. With a requirement for at least one hotel in each of the London boroughs, Travelodge is seeking to develop 7,820,400 sq ft – the largest requirement of any…
read moreJoining the elite ranks of 100-year-old iconic hotels such as The Savoy in London, The Plaza in New York, and The Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada is no small feat. But in 2012 Fairmont will be celebrating not one, but two centennial birthdays: Ottawa’s Fairmont Château Laurier on June 1 and Boston’s The Fairmont Copley Plaza on Aug. 19.…
read moreGrace Hotels has announced the opening this spring of ‘The Villa’ at the Grace Santorini. The new 400 sq m two-bedroom private residence with its own spa, kitchen, terraces and swimming pool becomes the largest suite at any Grace hotel and is among the largest hotel suites in the Cyclades Islands. Perched dramatically above Santorini’s famed Caldera, it offers a…
read moreBright colours, cheerful service team members, handwritten welcome notes, a floor to ceiling TowneMap™ highlighting all the local hot spots and a signature single red gerber daisy in a sleek white vase – these are what greet guests as they walk into the new generation of TownePlace Suites hotels. The grand opening and designation event of the new 91-suite hotel…
read moreWith the highly anticipated debut of Aloft Bogota Airport in Colombia this past December 10th, and Aloft San Jose, Costa Rica opening on February 1st 2012, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. brings its sizzling style at a steal Aloft brand to Latin and Central America for the first time. Aloft’s South American premiere means the brand is now represented…
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 moreThe iconic building that once housed Amsterdam’s premier music conservatorium has completed a sophisticated transformation into the city’s most unique and fashionable hotel. Design Hotels™’ new member, Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam combines luxury, lifestyle, and heritage with an exceptional level of personalised service. Thanks to the vision of owner Georgi Akirov, the meticulous metamorphosis was overseen by designer Piero Lissoni. Focussing…
read moreHilton Garden Inn recently announced its debut in Central Scotland with the opening of its latest UK hotel in Glasgow City Centre. The former Mint Hotel has been converted to Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre and is one of the eight Mint Hotels across the UK and the Netherlands to join the Hilton Worldwide portfolio under the Hilton Garden…
read moreAs a preferred supplier for AB Hotels, Lano Flooring Solutions was called upon to provide carpet throughout the 194-bedroom Colchester Five Lakes Resort. Now run by worldwide hotel group, Crowne Plaza, the Colchester Five Lakes Resort is the first of its kind in the UK for the chain and provides sporting and conference facilities, luxurious accommodation and fine dining for…
read moreThailand-based hotel management company ONYX Hospitality Group offers two innovative and unique spa brands as part of its strategic growth plans. With each brand catering to very distinct market segments; Breeze Spa is the ‘fun’, mid tier offering whilst Maai Spa will offer exclusive, luxury spa experiences for a discerning, spa-savvy clientele. Stemming from a comprehensive review of the existing…
read moreIHG announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown. The 11-story, 130-room hotel at 111 Cone Street Northwest, which had previously been the Centennial Inn Atlanta Hotel, underwent a $7 million conversion that included enhancements throughout the hotel.The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown is just a short drive from the Hartsfield-Jackson International airport and within…
read moreIHG has announced the opening of the new-build Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-31st St. The 20-story hotel features more than 120 guest rooms and a rooftop lounge with a spectacular view of the New York City skyline.Centrally located at 30 West 31st Street, the new $52 million Holiday Inn New York Midtown-31st St. is just a short cab ride…
read moreThe world’s only Southern Indian restaurant to hold a Michelin star has closed its doors to the public whilst designLSM completely redesign the interior. Design inspiration was realised when Steve La Bouchardiere – Managing Director, and Karen Mitton – Senior Designer, went on a whistle-stop tour of Southern India with Executive Chef Sriram Aylur. The first ports of call were…
read moreAutograph Collection, one of Marriott International’s newest business ventures, announced recently that the 128-room Hotel & Spa do Vinho in Bento Gonçalves in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, will join its distinctive portfolio comprised of similar upscale and independent hotels in early 2012, under a franchise agreement with Harvest Administração de Bens Ltda. Located in the…
read moreAs part of a complete multi-million pound restoration of The Grosvenor Hotel, part of the Guoman Hotels collection, a magnificent crystal basket chandelier from Chelsom takes centre stage; an elegant addition to this spectacular listed interior dating back to 1862. Suspended from a silk covered chain within the vast entrance void, the chandelier has an overall drop of 8 metres,…
read moreIHG announces the opening of the Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota, located adjacent to the iconic, 573-room Crowne Plaza Tequendama Bogota. Both properties are owned by Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama. The 30-story, 271-suite Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota is located at the International Center Tequendama, a mixed-use building featuring meetings facilities, offices and apartments. It is just minutes from downtown and…
read moreThe English aristocracy didn’t just build their country houses in England. Scattered across the whole British Isles are grand houses that remind one of the divide between a land owning aristocracy and the rest of us. Nowadays we still see trappings of wealth in large houses but few on the scale of the English country house. These country houses have…
read moreBest Western has recently launched their first ever payment card for business travellers. The card is free to all UK businesses and is set to simplify business travel across the country. The Best Western Business Account is also the first in the country to combine hotel accommodation with discounted train travel (up to 51%) making it even easier for businesses…
read morePremier Inn is leading the hospitality industry to become more sustainable with the opening of another green hotel and restaurant at Camborne in Cornwall.The 65-bedroom hotel and 210-cover restaurant is the tenth sustainable purpose-built hotel developed by Whitbread and features an array of sustainable technologies including 10 kW solar photovoltaic panels mounted onto the hotel roof to offset four electric…
read moreHotel Indigo yesterday announced the February opening of the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. The hotel, located at 121 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, offers guests a unique hotel experience with the modern design and intimate service associated with boutique hotels, along with the peace of mind and consistency guests expect from staying with a large hotel group. Opening after…
read moreAccording to experts, the combination of post-Christmas blues, credit card bills, dark, cold weather and the return to work after the seasonal holiday make for true January Blues. A study by Best Western reveals that Brits feel down up to four times a week during January, meaning the nation feels potentially below par on more than half of the month’s…
read moreWe live in an age of international travel and commerce. Unfortunately the movement of people all over the world has also lead to the global spread of bed bugs. We can easily transport bed bugs and their eggs through the movement of our luggage, clothing or bedding. It is therefore unsurprising that some of the most affected places in the…
read moreRHA Furniture has a wide selection of outdoor tables & seating for restaurants, cafes, hotels & spas.It’s not too early to start thinking about outdoor furniture and with the Olympics fast approaching we are expecting an increase in demand, so it is important not to risk ordering at the last minute. If you’re looking for contract quality furniture on a…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced continued expansion of eforea: spa at Hilton, its innovative global spa concept. Refined at seven properties owned or managed by Hilton Worldwide since debuting in late 2010, the turnkey spa solution is now available to franchise owners across the Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Embassy Suites Hotels brands. Hilton Worldwide leverages its…
read moreMarriott Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Marriott International, and Sunstone Hotel Investors have announced the completion of a four year, $30 million full property renovation of the Boston Marriott Long Wharf. Anchoring this extensive renovation is the reinvented lobby, and the adjoining new Waterline restaurant and bar, where guests can work alone or in groups, eat, drink and…
read morePanaz are very proud to announce the delivery of more than 12,000 metres of fabric for the prestigious Disney Hollywood hotel in Hong Kong.Working closely to a design brief formulated by the Disney Imagineering studio, Panaz were asked to interpret a range of designs showing the Disney theme and the ubiquitous Micky Mouse motifs. The designs were closely monitored to…
read moreHammer Carpets, the design-led Danish manufacturer of high quality contract carpets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Rae to the new position of UK Business Development Director. Following a distinguished 15 year textile career at Skopos Design, Charles comes to Hammer Carpets with a wealth of experience and is a well-known personality within the contract furnishing industry due…
read moreDemonstrating its commitment to providing innovative bathroom solutions for hotels across the globe, Swiss manufacturer Laufen will have a strong presence at all three international Sleep Events, in Europe, China and India in 2012, starting in Shanghai in April.With China now the third most visited country in the world, the Chinese hotel market has witnessed phenomenal growth in recent years…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton has announced two former Mint Hotels have officially joined the upscale, full-service hotel brand and are now welcoming guests as the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester-Piccadilly and the DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre. The hotels are two of eight Mint Hotels across the UK and the Netherlands joining the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels as DoubleTree by…
read morePremier Inn was awarded the ‘World’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand’ at the 2011 World Travel Awards, beating off strong competition from the likes of Best Western, Travelodge and Holiday Inn Express.The awards, voted for by world-wide travel agents were held last night in Doha, Qatar. Described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’, they are…
read moreManchester’s Holiday Inn Express on Oxford Road saw a 19.2 per cent increase in revenue during December 2011 having seen an 8.5 per cent increase in occupancy compared to the same period 12 months ago.However, other Manchester hotel occupancy rates only increased by 2.2 per cent in December and hoteliers saw a 1.0 per cent drop in revenue. Jonathan Smith,…
read moreAs specialists providing comprehensive interior fit out services to Bars, Restaurants and Hotels across the UK, Dawnvale’s in-house manufacturing facilities provide bespoke bars and Joinery, through to contract furniture, commercial kitchens and ventilation. We have the skill sets and experience to provide you with a professional and cost effective solution even within restricted timescales. Simply put, we offer as much…
read moreAxminster Carpets Commercial will be showing its new Revelry stock contract axminster range, Dunmore tufted stripe collection and the improved Ready to Weave online facility and service at this year’s Hotelympia.The manufacturer will also use the show to underline its position as one of the UK’s foremost hospitality and leisure carpet suppliers, showcasing its capabilities for high quality carpet suitable…
read moreGenerally it is thought that chandeliers do not yield to the yacht market. People think they are fragile, not seaworthy and will not withstand salty environments and vibrations. Since the structure of chandeliers is completely different and difficult to ordinary pendant lighting, they require sophisticated engineering in order to protect the fragile crystal parts. However, with some modifications they can…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn North Phoenix, which recently underwent a conversion from a Ramada Plaza hotel. The extensive $4.5 million renovation includes a complete remodelling of the hotel. The first hotel in Phoenix to install a solar water-heating system to provide hot water to the entire property, the new Holiday Inn North…
read moreRoom Key, a new venture owned by six of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced that it has launched Roomkey.com, an innovative new online hotel search engine that will provide the simplicity, transparency and breadth of choice consumers expect from a search engine, while delivering the flexibility, accuracy and assurance consumers expect from the hospitality industry. Founded by Choice…
read moreThe Signbox e-shop has added the Alumino display stand range. Supremely stylish, this contemporary looking silver anodised aluminium floor stand is designed to present A4 and A3 notices in portrait or landscape format.Easy to assemble, the stands are sturdy in construction but light enough to move around a building. Ideal for the modern office reception area, hotels, bars, cafes, restaurants,…
read moreBellstar Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the opening of One Wellness & Spa at Solara Resort & Spa. The new wellness facility elevates Bellstar’s flagship luxury Canmore property to the leading wellness destination resort in the Canadian Rockies. Owned and operated by local resident and physiotherapist Hugh Simpson, One Wellness & Spa was founded after Simpson witnessed the…
read moreWith their second sister branch opening in Newcastle in a months’ time, Sleeperz are slowly building up a brand with an exciting and fresh initiative. Their concept is simple – working around existing plots of land close to mainline stations in order to create something desirable, but without the hefty price tag. In this current economic climate, this is something…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe University, which recently underwent a conversion from a Comfort Inn. The $1.5 million renovation includes a new exterior colour scheme and a new interior urban design in all 72 guest rooms. Conveniently located at 1031 E. Apache Boulevard, the three-story, 35,000-square-foot hotel is…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts have recently announced the brand’s return to Albany, N.Y., with the reflagging of Crowne Plaza Albany – City Center as Hotel Albany, an affiliate of Hilton.The hotel will undergo extensive renovations to the guest rooms, lobby, common areas, administrative offices and parking garage in early 2012, and upon completion will bear the new name of Hilton…
read moreMorgans Hotel Group has recently announced that it has entered into a hotel management agreement for an approximately 360-room Mondrian-branded hotel to be located at Sea Containers building on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. This hotel is expected to be the sixth Mondrian hotel in the expansion of the Company’s iconic brand and the first Mondrian…
read moreThe Latest addition to the Heritage Silverware collection is their “Afternoon Tea service” range which has recently enjoyed tremendous success with Hotel Du Vin, featuring in 14 Hotels during their afternoon tea launch in September 2011. This classically designed rustic metal two-tier tea stand with cut crystal glass plates is perfect for showcasing fine pastries and delicacies, a perfect accompanyment…
read moreThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., has announced plans to continue its global expansion with the brand’s first hotel in the capital city of Vienna. The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna is owned by an investor represented by Verny Capital. Earlier in 2011, they also completed the acquisition of The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow.The 202-room hotel is located on Schubertring, the historic and famous site of…
read moreI don’t ski. I have this image of gliding out onto the slope and slowly sinking into the snow as my weight proves too heavy for the skis (heavy bones you see). So the Alps and their frequent deep snowfalls are not really my scene. However, the Alps in the summer were something else. The week before I was in…
read moreGuest rooms have been completely refreshed and offer new furniture, including comfortable queen or king-sized beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair and an in-room coffee machine. All rooms include granite countertops and an urban design scheme with a mix of red, green and java-coloured furnishings. IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express…
read moreThere was a myth amongst hoteliers and hotel groups for years that no hotel would work south of the River Thames in London. Daft really, when all the views are best looking northwards. Hotels like the Savoy sit on the site of royal palaces – and had views of the swamps, slums and dereliction that for many years formed the…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World – Beach Area, which recently underwent a conversion from a Comfort Inn. The extensive $1.5 million renovation includes an expanded breakfast area, enhancements to the lobby and fitness centre and upgrades to the hotel’s 113 guest rooms.Guest rooms have been completely refreshed and…
read moreThe Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), an extraordinary real estate developer, owner, receiver, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels, recently celebrated the opening and sale of its Home2 Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport/Convention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina. Generation was the developer for the project, handling the site identification and acquisition, design, entitlements, construction, purchasing and opening of the…
read moreMarriott International has recently opened the 171-room Courtyard by Marriott Moscow Paveletskaya. Centrally located in the heart of Moscow’s business district and within a five-minute walk of Paveletskaya railway station, the hotel offers easy access to Domodedovo International airport. The Courtyard by Marriott Moscow Paveletskaya is Marriott International’s sixth Courtyard in Russia. Designed to help business travellers maximize their stay,…
read moreThe 18th and largest hotel from Marriott International in Shanghai has opened its doors in the heart of the city centre. The 720 guest room Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre stands out as a flagship hotel for the Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand in China. Offering unmatched hospitality, an unbeatable location and state-of-the-art contemporary amenities, the 39-story hotel features five…
read moreDoubleTree by Hilton has announced its latest UK location with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Newcastle International Airport. Located just steps from the terminals and the express car park at Newcastle International Airport, the newly built, 179-room hotel is situated just 15 minutes from the North East’s most vibrant city centre. This tenth hotel opening in the UK…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the debut of The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. Owned by the Tourism Development & Investment Company, the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa marks the launch of the Westin brand in the emirate. The hotel features 172 premium guest rooms, several restaurants and lounges, a Heavenly Spa®…
read moreAfter six months and a 48 million dollar renovation, Marriott Hotels & Resorts iconic property, Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort, has officially re-opened its doors. Long considered one of the finest resorts in the U.S. Virgin Islands, visitors have been waiting in anticipation for the property’s grand re-opening, which was marked with a celebration on November 10, 2011, attended by island…
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