Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsCenter Parcs Woburn Forest has revealed that their 75 bedroom Hotel is now complete. The new luxury Hotel boasts Austrian inspired rooms for couples and friends to book for mid-week and weekend short breaks. It is nestled within Woburn Forest’s woodland landscape with stunning views through the trees and across the lake. Just 50 minutes from central London, the Hotel…
read moreGoing green means many things to many people, from adding solar power panels to a roof to a through total reworking of energy use. In our sophisticated cities, going green generally has to be driven by financial return, and the effort involved focusses on energy use. Premier Inn are an excellent example of a group trying to build carbon neutral…
read moreLangham Hospitality Group has announced an agreement with DAS Real Estate to manage The Langham resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Located on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah and scheduled to open in 2015, this 323-room resort marks double landmark “firsts” for the Hong Kong-based hotel company: it is the group’s first foray into the Middle East and the first…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced plans to début its Element brand in Bozeman. Element Bozeman will open in June of 2015 at the heart of the downtown entertainment district. Owned by a group of Bozeman investors managed by Homebase Montana, the newly constructed Element hotel will offer a smart, new option for travellers with 104 stylish, sustainable…
read moreRHA Furniture offer a range of traditional and modern hotel bedroom and public area seating. Their beautifully upholstered seating has been specified for many high profile hotel and spa projects across the UK and overseas. The company offers completely bespoke solutions, working with many clients from the start of a project to help develop furniture which meets their design specification…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently celebrated the opening of its 282-room Jixian Marriott Hotel, taking the total number of properties under its iconic Marriott Hotels brand in China to 16. Under a long-term management agreement with Saint Light Investment Group, the hotel is a pioneer in Greater China for embracing sustainable tourism.The hotel is located in Jixian which is in…
read moreThe freehold of five stars Grade II-Listed hotel Kemp Townhouse in Brighton is on the market through leisure property specialists Fleurets from a guide price of £1,200,000. Private owner Mr Paul Lantsbury is selling to invest in a larger hotel.The nine-bedroom boutique hotel, awarded with five stars by the national tourism board Visit Britain, has been recently refurbished throughout and…
read morePlease be advised that the LVCVA has released the 2013 Year-End Marketing Bulletin. Published for more than three decades, the Marketing Bulletin is a compilation of key economic and tourism statistics compiled by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and other sources. In addition to figures derived from the LVCVA’s monthly Executive Summary of tourism indicators, the Marketing Bulletin…
read morePart of the prestigious Doyle Collection, The Marylebone Hotel is a 100 year old building that brings Irish hospitality to the heart of London. A recent addition is Pantry at 108 where guests are served afternoon tea under the warm glow of elegantly styled wall lights manufactured by Dernier & Hamlyn. These bespoke brass fittings designed by Alexander Waterworth Interiors…
read moreBantock House is a museum of Edwardian life and local history, situated in 48 acres of beautiful parkland near Wolverhampton. The Grade II building features carved oak paneled rooms, decorative glass, tiles and period furnishings inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. The house was built in the 1730s and opened as a museum in 1948. The house is named…
read moreTravelodge has officially opened its first hotel in the great British North West seaside resort, Southport. The grade ll listed property which houses a clock tower has 101 rooms (with 17 rooms built into the clock tower). The hotel represents a £5.7million investment, a creation of 15 new jobs within the community and it has been designed in the new…
read moreLast year, Swan Cottage, located next door to the Old Swan inn was acquired and shortly after, a full restoration project commenced. After months of renovation work, the cottage will be completed in the next couple of weeks. The three-bedroom honey-stone cottage dating back to the 1850s has a master bedroom suite with a private bathroom, furnished with fresh crisp…
read morenow shipping the MediaHub Mini, the smallest, simplest and most powerful MediaHub to date. MediaHub is a product that hotels install into guest-rooms, providing guests an easy way to connect their mobile devices to the in-room TV. By leveraging Bluetooth technology, the MediaHub Mini offers universal compatibility with today’s mobile devices. Users can pair with the MediaHub Mini and enjoy…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) continues to build momentum in the UK with the world’s most recognised hotel brand – Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts. IHG’s owner partner, Dominvs Group, has this week begun construction on Holiday Inn® Manchester – City Centre. Dominvs Group has also entered into a franchise agreement with IHG for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Scotland,…
read moreDelivered for the industry, by the industry, at London ExCeL (18 – 20 May 2014) the May Design Series is the perfect blend of business and inspiration. Discover a product for every space from 400 edited British and international trade suppliers. Directory members showing this year together with stand numbers include: Altfield B412 Crosswater G26 Hamilton Litestat P111 Hansgrohe DX…
read moreMarriott International continues dynamic growth in China with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang. Located in Hangzhou Qianjiang CBD area within walking distance to Qian Tang River, the 364-room hotel is the exciting new addition to the Courtyard brand in Asia – making it the 11th Courtyard hotel in China.The rooms are thoughtfully designed, featuring a functional…
read moreGlobal property advisors, Colliers International has completed the sale of the iconic Brooklands Hotel to an affiliate of Bestford Capital and Westmont Hospitality Group.The hotel is located on the site of the Brooklands racetrack in Weybridge, Surrey, the renowned birthplace of British motorsport and a historic centre for aviation development. Colliers International, acting on behalf of S M Rayment and…
read moreLAUFEN introduced the latest addition to the award-winning ILBANOALESSI One vanity collection during Salone Del Mobile in Milan this April. Affectionately known as ‘Baby Tuna’, the new collection features the vanity in two smaller sizes. Designer Stefano Giovannoni created the new Baby Tunas, available in a warm gray or white LCC (Laufen Clean Coat) finish that are perfectly scaled down…
read moreHilton Worldwide announced the opening of Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe, a 260-room new-build Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Santa Fe, Mexico City.Strategically located on a prominent intersection of the Santa Fe business district, this Hilton hotel in Mexico City conveniently connects guests with offices, retail centres, dining and entertainment options offered within the Samara complex. A striking exterior…
read moreThe European Hotel Design Awards 2014 is now open for entries. Internationally acclaimed as the leading pan-European competition to focus on excellence in hotel architecture and design, the Awards are organised by Sleeper magazine and attract the hospitality industry’s brightest stars competing in a variety of categories. The winning tastemakers will be revealed during a dinner and ceremony at the…
read moreCreated in Italy by master craftsmen, the Serene basin from Bauhaus introduces precious metal into the bathroom with a beautiful yet subtle exterior Platinum glaze.Technically intricate to achieve, this stunning Platinum finish is a silvery grey with a soft sheen, glazed onto an artistically formed ceramic shape designed to create an alluring centrepiece. Serene’s soft angles and super slim wall…
read moreAccor has entered into two franchise agreements with Think Options Limited to create two ibis budget hotels in Warrington and Knutsford.ibis budgetWarrington Lymm Services and ibis budgetKnutsford will be operated by the Signature Management Services and join the 86-strong ibis hotel family network in the UK. ibis budgetis the nifty, comfortable economy brand from Accor with a network of 46,547…
read moreVail’s most historic hotel that celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort announces it will undergo significant renovations this fall to debut for the 2014-15 winter season. The property will remain open for business during the renovations, starting in August and completing in December, with all hotel amenities accessible to guests including spa, restaurants and…
read moreJupiter Hotels, leading UK hotel management company, has signed a management contract to operate The Talbot Hotel in Ripley. The announcement follows weeks after Jupiter Hotels signed five Choice Hotels out of administration under a management contract.One of England’s finest coaching inns, the 43-bedroom Talbot Hotel extends Jupiter’s collection of historic hotels. The 4* hotel offers guests a luxurious stay…
read moreFrom May 20th -24th 2014 After 4 extremely successful years, Clerkenwell Design Week has established itself as one of the UK’s leading independent design festivals and one of the most acclaimed trade events on the international design calendar. It is no therefore no surprise that some of our clients are exhibiting there.Boss Design Showroom at 7 Clerkenwell Road EC1M 5PA…
read moreCheval Three Quays, the newly opened residential riverside development next to The Tower of London, demanded an eye catching entrance that would welcome people staying at its 159 studios, apartments and penthouses offering unrivalled views across the Thames and the City of London. To achieve this, Forme UK, who led on interior design at Three Quays, wanted a unique light…
read moreThrough guest and hotel owner insights, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has recently announced the next evolution of the prototype for its Holiday Inn Express® brand. Developed for the brand’s portfolio of hotels in the U.S. and Canada, the updated prototype design is designed to further position the Holiday Inn Express brand as the “smart” choice for guests and owners. This…
read moreGlobal Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced two new member brands, both from the Nordic region, namely Thon Hotels headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and GLO Hotels based in Helsinki, Finland. Together with existing GHA member First Hotels, GHA now has 120 hotels across Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark, giving it significant coverage of these important travel markets. Thon Hotels is part…
read moreNadler Hotels has recently become one of the first 100 companies across the UK to be awarded a new Chartermark declaring it is fit to welcome Chinese visitors.The GREAT China Welcome Charter is a new initiative from VisitBritain to make Britain the destination of choice for the rapidly-growing Chinese market. Visitors from China have doubled in the last five years…
read moreForm met function on Wednesday 9th April for the launch of MK Electric’s Elements Collection at London’s Ice Tank Studios where guests ranging from interior designers to architects alike were joined by Wayne Hemingway, one of Britain’s most iconic and celebrated designers, and co-founder of one of our best-loved fashion brands Red or Dead to celebrate the new stylish, design-led…
read moreLeading luxury boutique operator Eden Hotel Collection has announced a £12 million investment in South Sands, Salcombe following the recent purchase of the 35 bedroom Tides Reach Hotel. Eden Hotel Collection is a privately-owned group comprising of eight luxury hotels across the Midlands and the South West. It acquired Tides Reach in January 2014 from the Edwards family, who have…
read moreGeberit’s Mapress pipe has been used on-board the new flagship 155 Yacht commissioned by Formula 1 favourite, Eddie Jordan. Built by Sunseeker, the Tri-Deck 155ft super yacht is first of its kind, launched on Monday 24th March from Poole Harbour in Dorset.The biggest project ever undertaken by a British-based luxury yacht manufacturer, Eddie Jordan’s new boat boasts accommodation for up…
read moreFameed Khalique is the founding curator of an edited collection of the global design industry’s most inspiring surface materials. The past five years have seen this become a valuable and respected resource for London’s architects and interior designers. Whilst working on landmark projects with some of the very best design names in the business including David Collins, Terence Disdale, Candy…
read moreRenaissance Hotels, a hotel brand recognized for inspiring travellers to Live Life to DiscoverSM, announced today the opening of the 181-room Renaissance Santiago Hotel, marking the third Renaissance Hotel to open in South America. The new hotel establishes a bold presence in the upscale neighbourhood of Vitacura, surrounded by stylish boutiques and some of Santiago’s finest restaurants.With a commitment to…
read moreOn the 10th anniversary of the former J Plus Boutique Hotel, the HK$10 million refurbishment presents a dramatic new image for the iconic address in Causeway Bay. The yoo Studio has created a brand new look for a new decade, building on the legacy of Philippe Starck’s original groundbreaking design, styled for fast living professionals and style-conscious travellers.Starting from the…
read moreTaking influences from the local 1970’s architecture and where British eccentricity meets Parisienne chic, the Eclectic Restaurant by Fabienne and Philippe Amzalak and Jean-Louis Costes is situated in Paris’ newest retail experience, Beaugranelle, on the banks of the river Seine in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.On the back of Chelsom’s ongoing work with Tom Dixon Design Research Studio on…
read moreWith forests covering more than 50% of the country’s territory, it is hardly surprising that furniture manufacturing and design is one of the oldest and most traditional crafts in the Baltic country. In the most recent years, most of Latvian furniture exports have gone to Denmark (around 12%), but it appears that UK (around 7%) is stepping on the toes…
read moreAn historic hotel, which has been a popular destination with visitors to the Peak District National Park, is to reopen its doors to guests almost a year after entering liquidation.The Izaak Walton Hotel, in Dovedale, near Ashbourne, closed last May after its owner company failed, with debts of £1m to unsecured creditors. Joint liquidators Peter Blair and Richard Saville, of…
read moreBrintons Carpets Limited, one of the UK’s most prestigious carpet designers and manufacturers, today announces the successful completion of two projects with the installation of bespoke carpet at the new airport terminals of Mumbai and Bangalore.The two contracts, worth over £1.2m, both feature designs based on local themes. The design for the iconic Mumbai International Terminal 2 draws inspiration from…
read moreNew achievement in water design: Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe SE, is introducing a revolutionary washbasin mixer. Growing out of Axor’s relentless drive for products that reflect the vitality and emotionality of water, the brand’s first transparent mixer, Axor Starck V, was brought to life in collaboration with Philippe Starck.“The vortex phenomenon has occupied my father Klaus Grohe for…
read moreThe Botany Bay Hotel at Kingsgate near Broadstairs has reopened following a £1.4 million refurbishment by Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame.Formerly known as the Fayreness Hotel, it is situated in one of the most picturesque spots on the British coast, overlooking the spectacular Botany Bay. The building has been remodelled to make the most of its breathtaking views, with two…
read moreGeberit’s sustainable and ‘hot works’ free plumbing solutions have been used as part of the sympathetic restoration of Mount Stewart, an 18th century house and garden in County Down, Northern Ireland, described by owners, The National Trust, as ‘one of the most inspiring and unusual homes and gardens under their remit.’As part of the refurbishment, the antiquated plumbing system –…
read moreHospitality interior design practice RPW Design has completed the renovation of Hilton Rotterdam, bringing the interiors of this 50-year-old modernist architectural icon into the 21st century. Built in 1963 by one of the foremost architects of the post-war modernism in the Netherlands, Hugh Maaskant, Hilton Rotterdam was one of the first upscale hotels to welcome visitors to the city centre.…
read moreVisitors to Ucluelet with a taste for high-end living can now stay cosy and comfortable in the lap of modern luxury. Way Point Resort has completed construction on the final five of its lavish lodges.These one and two bedroom accommodations nestled at the southern tip of Vancouver Island were consciously designed with guests in mind. Each lodge features upscale amenities…
read moreAlila Hotels & Resorts, one of the most innovative boutique hotel groups renowned for their architecture, design and strict eco credentials, is to launch Alila Seminyak, Bali in late 2014.Cocooned on an undeveloped stretch of beach on Bali’s south west coast, the resort has been designed as a tropical haven, connected by garden corridors creating an extensive labyrinth of vertical…
read moreWashington Marriott Georgetown, situated at 1221 22nd Street at M Street, NW, near Washington, DC’s historic Georgetown, recently unveiled its new vibrant Greatroom lobby. The reimagined Greatroom is part of Marriott Hotels brand initiative to transform lobbies from a formal living room into a local destination where people spend time, by themselves or with friends or colleagues, to relax, socialize…
read moreLaunching KH ZERO 4, the new bathroom tap is the latest design by Kelly Hoppen MBE that has been created in partnership with Crosswater. Confidently artistic with a whisper of hotel boutique, the single design commands attention in any bathroom. Kelly comments: “Bathrooms used to be a quick in and out room however nowadays they are a sanctuary – a…
read moreOne of the most iconic buildings in Liverpool, which has remained unused for the past 10 years, has opened its doors once more after being transformed into a luxury hotel which gives a stylish nod to its famous history. 30 James Street – The Home of the Titanic welcomed its first guests on the 4th April, as it completes the…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Hotel Indigo® brand has signed its fifth location in New York City in the financial district, bringing guests together with another of the city’s distinct neighbourhoods. This hotel will pay homage to how time has shaped the precision work done in the area, from its roots in engraving, jewellery and watch-making to the meticulous trading on…
read moreJOI-Design has recently renovated the public areas of the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, one of Switzerland’s most celebrated Grand Hotels. The transformation reaffirms the property’s reputation as an acclaimed mountain resort by enhancing its elegant historical features whilst introducing modern comforts. Originally built in 1875 in a Belle Époque style, the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère is located in Davos, a municipality in…
read moreSofitel’s new flagship in West Africa, the iconic Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, was launched in January 2014. Emblematic across the entire African continent, the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire reinforces the presence of the Accor Group in the region. After the reopening of the Sofitel Jardin des Roses, Sofitel’s prize North African hotel in Rabat (Morocco), the brand is betting on…
read moreThe ballroom of Surrey’s four-star The Richmond Hill Hotel is now adorned with a stunning bespoke carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial reflecting the Georgian interior architecture of the building. Dating back to the 1700s, the 149-room The Richmond Hill Hotel is steeped in history and its interior still retains much of the Georgian detailing that gives the hotel its charming…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Hotel Indigo® brand has signed its third location in Miami, bringing guests together with another of the city’s distinct neighbourhoods. This hotel will delve into the story of the Brickell neighbourhood, once known as Miami’s “Millionaire’s Row” and now considered a living cultural mosaic. With a rich multicultural heritage of Latin, Spanish and Native American influences,…
read moreOfficials with New Castle Hotels and Resorts, Southwest Properties and Marriott International, Inc. unveiled the greatly anticipated renovation to New Brunswick’s landmark Algonquin Resort. The iconic resort is the nation’s first Autograph Collection hotel, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels. The Southwest/New Castle team purchased the hotel from the provincial government in 2012 to undertake the “rafters to registration”…
read moreInstallers purchasing a Geberit Duofix frame between April and September may be in for a nice surprise, if a winning ticket to mark 50 years of the Geberit concealed cistern is in the box. To celebrate its milestone anniversary and by way of saying thank you to its loyal customers for supporting this revolutionary bathroom system concept, selected Geberit Duofix…
read moreDes McDonald (Le Caprice, The Ivy) brings the taste of Tennessee to the vibrant heart of Camden. His vision brought to life by Alexander Waterworth interiors using Stylematters. Inspired by the excellent produce and unique flavours of the Deep South, this brand new dining experience is centred around a purpose built, rustic wooden bar.Comfortable booth seating and bespoke high stools…
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 moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced that its trailblazing, eco-wise Element brand is picking up momentum in Florida with plans for an Orlando debut. Built green from the ground up, Element Orlando North is scheduled to open in July 2015 as part of the redevelopment of Orlando Fashion Square on Colonial Drive. It will be the brand’s…
read moreHilton Worldwide, in partnership with Redefine|BDL Hotels, has unveiled its newest DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Scotland and the brand’s first in the country’s dynamic capital with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre. Located on Bread Street, the former St Cuthbert’s Co-Operative building, which dates back to 1892 and went on to become The Point Hotel, has…
read moreAccor has entered into a franchise agreement with Dominvs Hospitality to open the Mercure Sheffield Parkway hotel. Formerly the Aston Sheffield hotel, the 78-room hotel is located in the heart of the Sheffield Business District, just 4 miles from Sheffield city centre and within a stone’s throw of Meadow Hall Shopping Centre. The hotel is well equipped with a bar…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has recently become the largest hotel company in Africa according to published information, and nearly doubled its presence in its Middle East and Africa region to more than 160 hotels and 23,000 rooms as it completed its acquisition of the 116-hotel Protea Hospitality Group (PHG), based in South Africa on the 1st April 2014. Marriott now operates…
read moreMotel One is entering the city of culture, heritage and for some, most importantly chocolate and waffles! The new 490 room hotel located in the city centre is set to open its doors this spring. Double rooms start from €79, making Motel One Brussels the perfect city break accommodation choice for travellers looking for design, style and quality all on…
read moreMarriott International’s respected Courtyard by Marriott brand is opening its second new-look hotel in Cologne, Germany, on 31 March 2014, taking the brand to 45 hotels throughout Europe. Delivering a whole new hotel experience for business travellers, Courtyard’s new European design, introduced at Courtyard Aberdeen Airport Hotel in 2013, is designed to enhance productivity with a greater focus on technology…
read moreAlongside our skills in bespoke lighting manufacturing, Dernier & Hamlyn’s talented team is often called on to refurbish, renovate and repair light fittings. Much of this work is extremely challenging and requires unique skills and in-depth knowledge of historic lighting. Past projects have included taking down a chandelier weighing several tons for extensive refurbishment that included the manufacture of missing…
read moreKimpton Hotels & Restaurants recently announced that it will expand its Colorado profile through the management of a newly constructed four star hotel. This hotel has been planned in conjunction with the city’s historic Union Station, which is currently undergoing a major revitalisation and redevelopment effort.Scheduled for a late 2015 opening, and located in the up and coming “LoDo” (Lower…
read moreFour Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva has added three exceptional suites to its celebrated Presidential Collection. Each has undergone a year of renovation and an investment between £350,000 (CHF 500,000) and £680,000 (CHF 1million) per suite. Designed by award winning interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the interiors of the Collection combine contemporary and traditional influences while his pupil Paul Robida solely…
read morePullman hotels has recently announced plans for further growth in Asia Pacific. According to the 2013 UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, tourist arrivals in South-East, North-East and Southern Asia grew significantly (about 7%). This trend should continue over the next few years.Pullman will add 47 new addresses to its Asian portfolio by 2018, including 38 in China, three in India and…
read moreFameed Khalique is delighted to present a preview of the Opus collection by Lithos Design to be launched at Salone in Milan, 2014. The collection, designed by Raffaello Galiotto is a pioneering, contemporary expression of industrial stone design combined with the art of colour inlay work. The collection is available exclusively from Fameed Khalique in the UK. The production and…
read moreAA Restaurant of the Year for Scotland 2012/13, Glasgow’s Rogano, commissioned Lano Flooring Solutions to produce a faithful recreation of a carpet originally found on the Queen Mary cruise liner, built in the Scottish city during the 1930s. Remaining loyal to the previous carpet, Lano Flooring Solutions has supplied 150m2 of 10-row bespoke Axminster for the restaurant. The high-quality construction…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its Element brand is gaining momentum in Florida with plans for a second hotel in the Miami metropolitan area. A ground breaking ceremony for Element Miami Doral took place on March 11 with Doral Mayor Luigi Boria and other local officials in attendance, as well as several Starwood executives. The new…
read moreNever one to stand still, Motel One has big plans for the UK in 2014 starting off with their brand new opening in Edinburgh this spring. Boasting a prime position in the Scottish capital Motel One Edinburgh-Princes will provide stylish accommodation from as little as £69 per night.Located just off Princes Street, the new 140 bedroom hotel will be within…
read moreLeading UK shower manufacturer and designer, Roman, are one of the first companies in the industry to support the newer updated Made in Britain campaign. Roman has proudly flown the flag for British design and manufacture since they were founded in 1985. The new Made in Britain marque was launched in January 2014 and Roman were one of the first…
read moreTurley, acting on behalf of Roomzzz Aparthotel, has secured permission for a new four-star 64-bed aparthotel in Chester.Permission was granted by Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Planning Committee on 4 March and will see Roomzzz Aparthotel convert the former DVLA offices in Chester city centre. Turley provided planning and specialist heritage advice, with the building located within a conservation area,…
read moreSince the opening of its first hotel in Winchester, Hotel du Vin created and defined the boutique experience in the UK. Now, 20 years later, the group once again proves that it has not slowed down – and will celebrate the past two decades brilliantly – with the opening of their 15th hotel on the iconic golf greens of St…
read moreThe Interior Design Summit 2014, was hailed as a resounding success by all who attended, it was held on the 11th March 2014 at the brand new Hilton London Wembley. The event saw over 65 delegates and 30 suppliers visiting and exhibiting from across the UK and was one of Forum Events Ltd most successful event so far in 2014.The…
read moreFor the first time in Italy, Mille Couleurs London is exhibiting their HANDMADE Furniture and accessories.We will be showing our new furniture collection called JARDINIERE. A collection made to be used outdoor for both residential homes and Hotels uses. The structure of the table, seat and bench is handmade using solid Iroko and protected with a special outdoor paint. An…
read moreYHA (England and Wales) has received planning to permission to transform Brighton’s former Royal York Hotel on Old Steine into a 180-bed Youth Hostel.Following a refurbishment of the historic building, YHA Brighton will open later this year and will join YHA’s 160-strong network of Youth Hostels throughout England and Wales which provide great value, friendly accommodation for young people, families…
read moreHilton Worldwide has announced expansion plans in Qatar with the signing of a management agreement with First Qatar Real Estate Development Company to open Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences, Qatar.The new 445-room hotel will be located in Qatar’s capital Doha at the upscale and exclusive man-made island, Pearl-Qatar. Pearl-Qatar is regarded as one of the most prestigious areas of the…
read moreEnabling skiers to relax in comfort when they are not on the slopes, BAGNODESIGN has supplied its luxurious bathroom solutions to the newly opened Pik Palace Hotel in Azerbaijan, part of the Shahdag Mountain Resort. Located on one of the region’s largest ski resorts in the Caucasus Mountains Pik Palace Hotel boasts 167 oversized bedrooms and suites. As the sole…
read moreNovotel has selected the Soundfreaq Sound Spot wireless speaker as a new global brand standard. As a leading innovator of in-room technology TeleAdapt worked with Soundfreaq to develop hotel features into the Sound Spot speaker for Accor. The Novotel Sound Spot is a unique wireless speaker offering security options for the hotel, future-proof connectivity, and a high current USB power…
read moreToday, Peter Gowers, Travelodge Chief Executive was joined by the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Naeem Ul Hassan and the President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Phil Cusack, to officially open a new flagship Travelodge hotel, which is located in the heart of Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens district.The new 157-room hotel represents an £11 million investment, bringing the company’s portfolio to…
read moreA recent survey of 1,000 homeowners conducted by leading sanitary systems brand Geberit found that nasty niffs in the bathroom were a problem for 87% of people. The rise in number of en-suite bathrooms in loft conversions and cloakrooms converted from under stairs cupboards is exacerbated the issue, with these spaces often lacking much in the way of natural ventilation.…
read moreMarriott International has recently celebrated the re-launch of its landmark property, the Riyadh Marriott Hotel. Opened in 1980, located in the heart of Riyadh, and operating under the flagship Marriott Hotels brand, the Riyadh Marriott Hotel was the company’s first property in the Middle East and Africa. With the completion of the extensive, 1.5-year brand refresh the Riyadh Marriott Hotel…
read moreMarriott Hotels and Miyako Hotels & Resorts announces the highly anticipated opening of the Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, the first property for the brand in Osaka and the fourth in Japan.Marriott Hotels has partnered with Miyako Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of the Kintetsu Corporation, to create the new co-branded hotel in Kintetsu’s “Abeno Harukas”, a brand new 300-meter ultra-high…
read moreWorldhotels announces its strategic partnership with yoo2, the exciting new lifestyle hotel brand from yoo, the leading design company founded by international property entrepreneur John Hitchcox and renowned designer Philippe Starck. yoo2 creates original stories through iconic design, with innovative and vibrant destination-led hotels, and has selected Worldhotels as its ideal partner. The first yoo2 hotel to join Worldhotels’ exclusive…
read moreMacdonald Hotels & Resorts, the privately owned Scottish hotel group with 45 properties nationwide has recently announced its Q2 investment programme which will further position the group as leaders in the healthy hotel category, catering specifically for residential and leisure visitors’ health and wellbeing.This £2 million plus investment comprises new developments at selected sites including the substantial redevelopment of a…
read moreThe Brinton’s London Design Centre at 1 Sycamore Street Clerkenwell, London EC1Y 0SF will be a hub of creative activity for design savvy visitors this May, when Brintons open their doors for the launch of their new High Definition Weave collections. This patented technology enables Brintons to create photo realistic carpets and rugs in up to 32 colours. The unseen…
read moreAVANI Hotels & Resorts, the vibrant upscale brand launched by Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group in 2011, has added its fifth property – AVANI Sepang GoldCoast Resort in Malaysia. The resort is located on the country’s west coast in the state of Selangor, close to Sepang International Circuit – home to the Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix – and 45 minutes’…
read moreRHA Furniture have just published a new website and beautifully compiled brochure featuring projects form their 20 year portfolio. RHA Furniture has been supplying furniture for Hilton Hotel projects since 1992. The new brochure showcases some of RHA’s most memorable Hilton projects, including London Hilton Park Lane and the new Conrad Algarve suites. “As a long standing approved supplier, we…
read moreJason Ng, Marketing Communications Specialist, MK Electric Hotels everywhere invest significant sums of money annually in building and refurbishing rooms designed to match the brand of their particular establishment. Sleek and stylish with leather and bright colours, grand and traditional with mahogany and brass. A customer’s impression of a hotel is sealed the minute they step into their room, drop…
read moreFollowing the debut of Moxy Hotels this September at the Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, Marriott International has announced that it plans to open five additional locations in key cities throughout Europe by 2015 including Munich, Berlin, and Frankfurt in Germany, as well as Oslo, Norway. Marriott International expects to sign a further 13 hotels in Europe by the end…
read moreJones Lang LaSalle announces a unique opportunity to develop the most accessible and visible hotel at Edinburgh Airport, within the airport boundary.The proposed hotel would be a 175 bedroom development with on-site car parking on a prominent position on the main access road into Edinburgh Airport, approximately a four minute walk from the main terminal building. Edinburgh Airport handled over…
read moreOpened in June 2003, but extended and refurbished extensively since then, is Ipswich’s only four-star boutique hotel overlooking the Marina. Set in a former merchant’s warehouse dating from the 1800s, the property retains original features alongside contemporary designs.It features 70 guest rooms with edgy modern interiors and 2 penthouse suites with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the stylish marina. Vintage…
read moreFinishing touches bring a world of authentic period detail The Belgravia brassware collection from Crosswater brings sophisticated elegance to the ever popular nostalgic look and has been a great success since its release in 2013. With the addition of these stunning shower controls that feature fully co-coordinating back plates, this collection offers the most comprehensive line up of period-styling for…
read moreWorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four consumer brands, has recently announced it has reopened one of its most popular resorts, WorldMark Deer Harbor, after a comprehensive renovation of the property. Nestled on 11 acres in the Orcas Islands of Washington State, the resort is comprised of 25 private cottages overlooking the Deer Harbor Marina. Today, 17 of…
read more“Responsible sourcing is key to survival of the UK lighting industry” – Jeremy Quantrill, joint managing director of Dernier & Hamlyn These days many of us try to be more informed about how the food we eat has been produced and the clothes we wear have been manufactured. But can the same be said of the way that lighting is…
read moreEuropean hotel transaction volume in 2013 reached a new peak since the onset of the global financial crisis, signalling a comeback of the hotel real estate market.The 2013 European Hotel Transactions article, published by HVS London to coincide with the International Hotel Investment Forum [Berlin, 3-5 March], reports that total transaction volume across Europe reached €7.7 billion in 2013, a…
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 moreWhether it is for a hotel room, conference room, media room, or boardroom, fabric walling from Mille Couleurs would help to resolve most sound insulation problems.Fabric walling not only offers elegance and glamour, it also helps to insulate and soundproof which sets it apart from all other insulation solutions currently in the market. Here at Mille Couleurs, we consider our…
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