Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsMorgan, the design-led British furniture manufacturer, has supplied a range of superb seating for the award-winning Crystal Serenity cruise ship. Described by many, including readers of Condenast Traveller, as the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, the liner has recently undergone a $17million redesign. Among the facilities to be enjoyed by passengers are courtyard dining with lush green planting and a…
read moreMarriott International continues its rapid growth in Eastern Europe with the opening of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, taking the company’s total number of properties to seven in Istanbul and eleven in Turkey overall. From its rooftop heliport and stunning views to impeccably furnished guestrooms and sophisticated event space, this five-star hotel is a first-class addition to Istanbul’s skyline.The hotel…
read moreIn order to support its wide portfolio of architectural and design exhibitions, events and training workshops, Roca has announced the appointment of Cristiane Kopp to the role of Training and Exhibitions Manager, based at Roca London Gallery.Roca recently began delivering its first Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) accredited CPD seminar and Cristiane…
read moreMarriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International, Inc., celebrates the grand opening of Cali Marriott Hotel, its first property in Cali, Colombia, and the company’s third in the country. Surrounded by the high-tech features and iconic glamour of the all-new Marriott, the 300 VIP guests, enjoyed the pulsating rhythms and vibrant vitality for which the destination of Cali –…
read moreAngel House in Hove has been lovingly restored whilst maintaining its Regency period features and grand interiors. Owner Phil Haiseldon chose Focus SB Ambassador flat plates in an un-lacquered brass finish to complement the period details. The un-lacquered brass will age gracefully, with each plate gaining its own patina over time. Phil also took advantage of Focus SB’s Bespoke service…
read moreBelgian carpet manufacturer Lano Flooring Solutions has supplied the prestigious Renaissance Club in Scotland with over 2900m2 of bespoke carpet, fitted throughout the interior of the newly built, world-class golf clubhouse, as well as throughout the luxury apartments offering on-site accommodation.As one the finest sports facilities in Scotland, the Renaissance Club in Berwick nestles in a beautiful, unspoilt landscape encompassing…
read moreTwo beautiful bespoke carpets by Wilton Carpets Commercial have conjured an equestrian-inspired backdrop at the prestigious hospitality interiors of Cheltenham Racecourse, against which the drama and excitement of the races play out as well as major events including weddings, conferences and banquets.As a world recognised racing venue, Cheltenham Racecourse sees up to 700,000 visitors throughout the year. The course is…
read moreThe Mayor of London got Apprenticeship Week cooking in the capital by revealing plans to create 7,000 new apprenticeship positions in the catering industry. The announcement takes him a step closer to achieving his target of 250,000 apprenticeships in London by 2016.The Mayor was at the Premier Inn in Leicester Square where he was joined by the British Hospitality Association…
read moreBathroom design pioneers Crosswater will be exhibiting at this year’s May Design Series showing their latest designer collections that have hit the brassware market by storm in the past few months. All stylish ranges exhibited by the influential bathroom designer provide the ultimate solution for professional bathroom designers – high quality, fully functional brassware finished with a unique style to…
read moreNow firmly established as a leading supplier of innovative and quality bathroom solutions to customers around the world, sanitaryware brand LAUFEN is expanding its Global Projects Team with the appointment of a new Global Project Manager based in London.Covering projects instigated in the UK, Lee Breeds is responsible for ensuring that all Architects and Designers based in the UK are…
read moreBe Inspired is a new collection of beautifully designed and traditionally made wooden furniture by Morris. It includes dining chairs with complementary armchairs and high stools which can be finished in an array of vibrant patterns and vivid colours. There are deep lounge chairs which can be upholstered in sumptuous textures to create soft seating of opulence and flair. Solid…
read moreNow owned since 1998 by Elite Hotels, enough time has passed since the ownership of De Vere to be able to see the image the new owners are trying to build. Traditionally the market for the Grand has been the older guest, and luxury will continue to appeal primarily to this sector rather than cash-strapped families or the youth market.…
read moreScion’s successful collaboration with Bedeck, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of luxury bedlinen, continues with a second mouth-watering collection of must-have bedlinen and accessories. For spring/summer 2014 this youthful and vibrant British brand will add two more designs to its bedlinen collection: Navajo and Shibori. These designs are available in a range of sizes of duvet cover with coordinating…
read moreMorgan is about to start a new chapter in its exciting history by opening a new showroom in London. Set in the heart of the Clerkenwell Design area, the new premises have a large gallery style space with double height glazing and 2500sq ft of office and display area.Best known for hospitality, Morgan has been a leading presence in hotels…
read moreEconomy hotel group ibis has opened its second hotel in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. The newly-built ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge hotel benefits from a fantastic location in the heart of city’s Old Town, is close to the world-renowned Edinburgh Castle and surrounded by a bustling restaurant area and shopping district.Set on South Bridge, the hotel is within five minutes…
read moreWaldeck Capital, the developer and – since May 2013 – the operator of The Augustine in Prague announced on the 13th February that it has sold all its shares in the multi-award-winning property to its co-investors and outlined its plans for the future.Waldeck Capital created The Augustine from a complex of six historic buildings, each of which was lovingly restored…
read moreBAGNODESIGN, manufacturer and supplier of design-led bathroom solutions, has strengthened its marketing and sales team in the UK and Europe with the appointment of Nicola Norris to the role of Brand Manager.A familiar face to many in the bathroom industry, Nicola brings a wealth of experience to her new position and joins BAGNODESIGN from Ambiance Bain, where she was National…
read moreFameed Khalique brings a distinctly international collection of world-class materials together under one roof, yet undoubtedly it all started with leather. After working as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Alma Leather, leather was the natural starting point for Fameed when he launched his eponymous brand in 2008. In the five years since its inception, Fameed Khalique has become…
read moreShangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London will open 6 May 2014. Located on the historic South Bank of the River Thames in the 306-metre-high, glass-clad Shard, the hotel will be the Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group’s third in Europe, following debuts in Paris in 2010 and Istanbul in 2013.As the tallest hotel in Western Europe…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. continues its rapid expansion in China with the opening of the 317-room Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview, bringing the total number of properties in China under the flagship Marriott Hotels brand to 15. Marriott International manages the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview under a long-term agreement with the owner, Shanghai Bao Hua Group.The hotel is situated next to the…
read moreWorldhotels is announcing another addition to its growing portfolio of branded hotels: Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo Milan is the first hotel in the city – and with the Worldhotel Ripa Roma – the second in Italy to carry the Worldhotel name. The hotel relies on Worldhotels’ global exposure and the group’s commercial strength to maximise its international business. Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo…
read moreMany hotels use decorators who are ‘names’ but have no experience of designing hotels. A five star hotel in a leading continental city used local celebrities as its decorators for a ‘ladies only floor’. leaving aside the dubious policy of ‘ladies only floors’ the idea that fashion of pop celebrities could create exciting hotel interiors was seen as flawed within…
read moreMeliá Hotels International signed an agreement to manage three new hotels under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand, to be developed in the tourist destination of Saidia Med, including a beach hotel, club hotel and luxury serviced apartments.Meliá Hotels International has joined forces with SDS, a partnership between the major Moroccan group CDG and the Moroccan Tourism Development Fund. Anasshouir…
read moreLeading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, have designed brand new packaging for all their products which proudly displays the company’s logo, Made in Britain logo, the CE Mark and also important Health and Safety logos. As well as the packaging displaying a new look with these printed logos, a new thicker material is also being used to ensure durability…
read moreSince 1998, Stylematters have been bringing their furniture design and manufacturing skills together to create tailor-made furniture right here in the UK in their dedicated workshops. Stylematters have a highly skilled and motivated team committed to providing you with the very best of British craftsmanship and vision.Expertly Interpreting Your Needs – Marking up bespoke patterns. – Up to 24 panels…
read morePremier Inn has announced plans to open a 157 bedroom ‘hub by Premier Inn’ hotel on Rose Street, in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town in late 2015. This will be the second planned hub hotel for Edinburgh, following the announcement in December to open a 131 bedroom hotel in the city’s historic Old Town in the former Caltongate area.‘hub…
read morePerfect for creating an air of city living sophistication in the contemporary bathroom, BAGNODESIGN has introduced Urban, a complete collection of sanitaryware, furniture and brassware that offers minimalistic style throughout.With all the hallmarks of quality, design and detail that you would expect from this international manufacturer of design-led bathroom solutions, Urban from BAGNODESIGN brings the very latest Italian styling to…
read moreJupiter Hotels has completed the renovation of signature event spaces at three of its hotels in Brighton, Maidstone and Manchester.The iconic Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has unveiled the £60,000 refurbishment of its ‘Ballroom’ event space ahead of the property’s 150-year anniversary in 2014. The new room, which will be able to host 180-seated guests, embraces original Victorian features, with contemporary…
read moreTravelodge has recently announced it has exchanged contracts with Wilton Place Ltd for a new hotel in central Oxford – at the northern end of Cowley Road. The 66-room hotel which represents a £2.5 million investment is scheduled to open in spring 2015. This will be Travelodge’s third property in Oxford and it will also be the closest budget hotel…
read moreVisiting London on Wednesday 12 February 2014, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism, Mr Hisham Zaazou, spoke frankly of the challenges Egypt has faced during the last three years and continues to tackle moving forward.Mr Zaazou commented that on-going unrest in Cairo focused around the third anniversary of the 2011 revolution, had resulted in widespread international misperception of the rest of Egypt…
read moreSleeperz Hotels is to open its fourth UK hotel in partnership with Dundee City Council, as part of a £1bn regeneration of Dundee’s waterfront and railway station.Sleeperz Hotel Dundee will be a 120 bedroom property in a stylish curved concourse above a new £22m redeveloped rail station, with panoramic views over the River Tay and onto the new waterfront plaza.…
read moreA designer needs to recognise that an hotel guest does not necessarily treat an hotel with any respect, nor behave in a restrained manner when away from home. Managers have told me how shocked they have been by behaviour of many at conferences when alcohol and colleagues come together often in orgies of all kinds of excess resulting in couples…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the official opening of the 265-room Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort, formerly known as Al Hamra Fort & Beach Resort, following an extensive two-year refurbishment. With direct access to an 18-hole championship golf course and with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and nearby Hajar Mountains, Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort…
read moreUK shower manufacturer and designer, Roman, will be proudly exhibiting their new collection of Shower Enclosures and Bath Screens at the Kbb Birmingham Exhibition in March. The official launch of Roman’s brand new Lumin8 range will be showcased at this year’s Show along with their recently launched Decem range. Roman will be found on stand D93, exhibiting their newly unveiled…
read moreJW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has expanded its luxury portfolio in South Korea with the unveiling of the new 170-room JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. The new hotel is the second JW Marriott to open in Seoul and the first hotel in the city to receive LEED Gold certification. Marriott International manages the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul under a…
read moreA vital resource for anyone designing with Geberit products, the leading manufacturer has updated its online catalogue at www.geberit.co.uk/catalogue to include spare parts information. Now, alongside product line drawings, images and specification information, the online catalogue features a spare parts breakdown of all Geberit products – past and present. Simple to navigate, the searchable database lists all the UK spare…
read moreThe recent refurbishment at the Hotel Die Halde Oberried had to be carried out with extreme caution as this real estate has a history of more than 700 years. Behind the facade of the historic building the guests find all amenities of a modern hotel, including a brand new Spa area. The guestrooms offer a modest design with luminaires from…
read moreHotels are special places with special demands on designers, contractors and manufacturers serving the refurbishment and new build markets. Subject to much abuse by guests, hotels have to withstand a level of use rarely seen in domestic environments, and with potentially ruinous consequences for designers, suppliers and the hotel itself if mistakes are made. Hotels rely on letting their rooms.…
read moreTanja Haug has designed a ski chalet for property developers Realitalia in Limone Piemonte, one of Italy’s oldest ski areas about 100km south of Turin near the border of France.The chalet’s idyllic Alpine setting inspired the interior design, using natural materials throughout. The result is any skier’s idea of bliss: stone and wood walls, heavily beamed ceilings, and furniture and…
read moreWhen Chilli Banana relocated their Thai restaurant to the centre of Wilmslow, Steve and Mai appointed Dawnvale to refurbish the entire ground and first floor premises.A key factor to this project was that low energy had to be the main focus of all the equipment and services. So our bar and kitchen designers set about utilising the latest low energy…
read moreFort Capital, the Miami-based private real estate investment company, announced yesterday it has entered into an agreement with Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, to brand and manage The Surf Club, a 9-acre property on the Atlantic Ocean in Surfside, Florida which Fort Capital acquired in 2012. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club will have approximately 80…
read moreChelsom are pleased to confirm that they will once again be exhibiting at Cruise Shipping Miami 2014, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary and will be taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Centre in Florida on 10th-13th March 2014. Cruise Shipping Miami is deemed by many as the epicentre of the global marine industry, bringing together every facet…
read moreKimpton’s iconic Washington D.C. hotel, The George, has announced the completion of a multi-million pound renovation and redesign. The renovation of The George covers all 139 guest rooms and suites, hallway corridors and lifts, which will now flow seamlessly with the artful, contemporary design of the hotel’s recently refreshed living room, gallery, and meeting spaces.“We’re thrilled with the results of…
read moreFrom the 2014 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced that it expects another year of robust growth in North America with approximately 30 new hotels slated to open by year’s end, driven by the rapid proliferation of its Four Points by Sheraton and Aloft brands and a surge in conversions…
read moreA specialist British brand for over 230 years, and Royal Warrant holders since 1958, Brintons Carpets, joins a ‘Best of British’ line up alongside Skopos, Morgan, Muraspec, Trimline and SMC Design for the annual Cruise Shipping Miami event on 10-13th March 2014.A stunning three-dimensional abstract design has been created for the stand by Brintons specialist marine Designer Paul Andino, this…
read moreThe MainStay Suites Charlotte North, located off Arrowood Road near the airport at 7926 Forest Pine Drive, is undergoing a large renovation. The 77-room extended stay hotel, owned and managed by The Generation Companies, a real estate developer, owner, asset manager and operator of extended stay hotels, is updating its décor and adding new furniture. The extensive renovation includes installing…
read moreModern Luxury, White Star History One of the most iconic historical buildings in Liverpool, which has remained unused for the past 10 years, is set to get a new lease of life as a luxury hotel which has a stylish nod to its famous history. The former headquarters of the White Star Line – one of the world’s biggest shipping…
read moreDernier & Hamlyn recently worked with Martin Brudnizki Design Studio to produce banquette lamps for the new Jackson +Rye restaurant, café and bar in Wardour Street, West London. Whilst at first glance they may look like fairly standard light fittings, the craftsmanship skills involved in their manufacture at Dernier & Hamlyn’s London factory are believed to be unique in the…
read moreAxor, the designer brand of the mixer and shower manufacturer Hansgrohe SE, has won one of the most coveted media awards – the Wallpaper* Design Award 2014 – for the ‘Best Shower’. A high calibre panel of judges distinguished the Axor WaterDream by Front. It is the second Wallpaper* Design Award for Axor: in 2011 the brand received the award…
read moreVisitors to a North East pub will soon be able to spend the night in style thanks to a £150,000 refurbishment. Work is now underway to transform the living quarters at the Lambton Worm, Chester-le-Street, into stylish bed and breakfast accommodation for pub patrons and outside guests. The rooms, which are due for completion by April 2014, will include 12…
read moreLeading British shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has launched a brand new range of 8mm thick glass Shower Enclosures and Bath Screens, Lumin8. Lumin8 has been meticulously designed to solve a variety of space restrictions in the bathroom, whilst illuminating the showering experience for the whole family. This stunning new collection from Roman provides showering solutions to meet all requirements,…
read moreBedrooms and meeting rooms within Scotland’s five-star The Gleneagles Hotel, home to 2014’s prestigious Ryder Cup golf tournament, are now adorned with bespoke woven carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial. Selecting a nine-row axminster for a combination of durability and luxurious underfoot feel, Greyline Design worked with Wilton Carpets to conceive two designs, each with a subtle indigenous quality as Gavin…
read moreBAGNODESIGN has launched a new product brochure for 2014, with over 200 pages of design inspiration, product specification details and prices. This new literature features more than 400 new products, which combined with the manufacturer’s existing portfolio of products ensure that BAGNODESIGN is able to offer the complete bathroom solution. From the latest contemporary styles to products that are perfect…
read moreThe Jasper Chair, supplied to the UK by The Contract Chair Company has been one of the highlights of IMM Cologne 2014 Furniture Fair. The versatility of this art-deco style piece allows the designers to finish and upholster it in many options to match wide variety of periods and styles. Considering that executing furniture in bespoke finishes is one of…
read moreFollowing the positive news regarding the FCO lifting its advice against all but essential travel to the whole of Egypt, the recent incidents in Cairo surrounding the third anniversary of the uprising, should not overshadow Egypt’s world class appeal as a tourist destination.Omayma El Husseini, ETA’s Director of UK & Ireland, stated, “While there have been incidents in Cairo, they…
read moreRobert Chelsom, MD of Chelsom Ltd, dispels some common lighting myths including why there is so much negativity around compact fluorescent lamps, the current LED trend within the hospitality market and perceived Far Eastern quality issues. Q? Why are people negative about compact fluorescent lamps? A: In my opinion it is almost as though compact fluorescent lamps came out 20…
read moreLaunched on the 28th January and occupying three immaculately restored yalis (waterfront mansions) on the Bosporus’s European shore, ARMAGGAN Bosporus Suites bring a new hospitality concept to Istanbul: “Intimate home-style living finessed by the city’s most exclusive design house”.Available singly, as three separate houses or as one large residence, the 18 individual Suites celebrate the finest in local craftsmanship and…
read moreTravelodge has recently announced that two of its prominent London hotels, at Marylebone and Wembley, are to undergo an extensive refurbishment programme to the value of £2million. Work has already started and is part of a £57 million company wide refurbishment programme in a bid to grow the business, strengthen the brand offering and make Travelodge the UK’s favourite hotel…
read moreHarlequin has added a new dimension to its existing bedlinen offer with the introduction of the luxurious and chic Momentum woven bedlinen collection. Adapted from three striking signature designs in the recent Momentum fabric collections, Momentum bedlinen is sleek, sophisticated and understated, the epitome of boutique hotel luxe and designer elegance.All three designs, Cable, Lattice and Vortex, are available in…
read moreA historic building in Nottingham city centre has undergone a £1.5 million transformation into a new boutique hotel, bar and brasserie. The Bentinck Hotel is located on Station Street and now boasts thirteen luxury bedrooms furnished with comfortable beds, flat-screen televisions, power showers, and free WiFi. The building dates back to the eighteenth century and has been developed to a…
read moreWorking with leading designers Martin Hulbert Design, Dernier & Hamlyn recently refurbished the heritage lighting in the restaurant at Cliveden House, the celebrated grand country house that is now a luxury hotel and spa.The painstaking work included dismantling three large crystal chandeliers before taking them back to Dernier & Hamlyn’s London workshop. In addition to intensively cleaning using specialist techniques…
read moreMike Pro is the first in a brand new category of professional bathroom brassware by Crosswater. This is not just a new range but a whole new concept of designer brassware designed and manufactured for the topmost echelons of interior design in grand luxury hotels or for the dream home whether new build or refurbishment.Mike Pro comprises a complete collection…
read moreFor British made, bespoke and standard switches and sockets look no further than Focus SB. We offer a wide range of styles and finishes to suit period properties, including Prism II Clear Acrylic, shown on this article. This screwless range is unique to Focus SB and allows your chosen wall coverings to shine through. Visit our website or see us…
read moreIt stands almost as a symbolic icon of the recovery of Germany from past disasters. Top floors burned out, requisition by occupation forces, rebuilt and now refurbished as an exemplar of luxury, the Park-Hotel Dusseldorf is massively reassuring. In a world where provincial concepts of luxury are frequently debased versions of the real thing, where local frequently means second rate…
read moreMorgan, the design-led British furniture manufacturer, joins a ‘Best of British’ line-up in Florida for the annual Cruise Shipping Miami event on 10-13th March 2014. Alongside Skopos, Brintons, Muraspec, Trimline and SMC Design on Stand 2301, Morgan has selected three seating collections along with some table designs to exhibit which are ideally suited to the international cruise market.The Pimlico 140…
read moreDecember 2013 saw the launch of Andaz Peninsula Papagayo – one of Latin America’s most exciting new hotels, situated on the north pacific coast of Costa Rica. Launched in the last week of January at the resort is the new ONDA SPA, elevated into the trees of Costa Rica’s lush tropical forest and spread across 11,000 square-foot. The new ONDA…
read moreDormy House is set to increase its popularity as a luxury hotel venue by unveiling an exclusive House Spa. Award-winning spa designers Sparcstudio were commissioned to work on this extremely high-end project, calling on RHA Furniture to supply beautiful pieces from their Italian designer collections alongside bespoke seating, tables and feature pieces. Beautiful upholstered seating and rustic style tables are…
read moreAt the America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, Marriott International, Inc. announced that it had the fastest-growing new-construction pipeline in the industry, worldwide, in 2013, based on information published by Smith Travel Research. In addition, Marriott reported that it signed more than one hotel project per day in 2013, totalling a record 387 hotels and 67,000 rooms. The…
read moreIt’s not quite “out with the old and in with the new” at Stylematters, but The Harriet furniture collection has a contemporary/retro vibe about its design (in with the old AND the new!) and they have just taken on two new members of staff who are both looking forward to a prosperous 2014 at the company.Fresh out the box! The…
read moreBAGNODESIGN has bolstered its design team in London, with the appointment of Alex Keappock to the role of Project Design Consultant.Based at the company’s A&D Centre in Clerkwenwell, Alex will offer consultation and support to architects and designers, as well as developing new relationships within the design community in order to initiate sales of BAGNODESIGN products through specification and contract…
read moreMarriott International has announced the opening of two new properties in Dubai to kick start the expansion of its ever growing pipeline across the Middle East and Africa. The two properties carry the company’s signature brand, Marriott Hotels, as well as its upscale serviced apartments brand, Marriott Executive Apartments, which are situated in close proximity to Dubai’s MEA Al Jaddaf…
read moreTravelodge opened its third hotel at the UK’s second busiest airport, Gatwick, on the 29th January 2014. Crawley Travelodge is a 110-room new build property with six floors. It represents a £7 million investment and has created 20 new jobs within the local community. The hotel is located on Pegler Way in Crawley, which is less than five miles from…
read moreFour Seasons Hotel Milano has unveiled a beautiful new look for its celebrated Fashion and Royal Suites as part of its ongoing room refurbishment project.Renovated in collaboration with interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, both suites were designed with the idea of creating unparalleled luxury spaces, characterised by a defined look and feel. Located in the Hotel’s casa ringhiera wing, the suites…
read moreTravelodge has recently announced that it will be adding an additional nine rooms to its Aberdeen Central Justice Mill Lane Travelodge hotel (which currently has 119 rooms), by converting an adjacent, vacant retail unit. To help to meet the growing demand for good quality, low cost budget accommodation in the city, in addition to these extra rooms, Travelodge is also…
read moreThe results of the design world’s highest-ranking honours, The Wallpaper* Design Awards 2014 have been released. The Best Pixelation Award has been awarded to Brintons for their Christian Zuzunaga ‘Deep Grid’ rug. This striking rug is woven with pioneering High Definition Weave Technology that allows Brintons to weave up to 33 colours with ultra-precise clarity.A specialist British brand for over…
read moreSekers Fabrics are very pleased to announce that with immediate effect Ian Tatnell formerly Group Export Sales Director for Sekers and Wemyss Fabrics has been appointed to the role of Managing Director of Sekers Fabrics Ltd.Malcolm Moir owner and Chairman commented: “Ian has played a significant role in the rebirth of Sekers since we bought the company over the past…
read moreMarriott International has opened a luxurious ski and spa hotel under its signature brand, Marriott Hotels, at the heart of the new Gorky Gorod ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana. The five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel is ideally positioned at the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains within walking distance of world-class ski slopes. The hotel is operated by an affiliate…
read moreThe Kapelleberg Resort in Belgium is the Ying and Yang of state-of-the-art hotel operations: with its custom services, the small hotel is able to cater to the needs of holiday-makers and conference guests alike in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Meanwhile the owners reap the rewards of efficiency measures: mixers and showerheads featuring Hansgrohe EcoSmart technology help them save water…
read moreThe 245 room BLOC Hotel in Gatwick Airport follows in the footsteps of its Birmingham counterpart, offering what it describes as ‘pared-down chic’. The very best materials are used whilst still making the hotel as cost-effective as possible, meaning guests can enjoy stylish and comfortable rooms, in prime city-centre locations, at very good prices.One of the key factors in BLOC’s…
read moreInterContinental Hotels Group, (IHG) announces the opening of the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Bloomington – West located a short distance from Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America. With 23 other Holiday Inn Express hotels in Minnesota, the 159-room newly renovated hotel is one of the largest Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Minnesota,…
read moreStylematters have been very busy over the past few months and here are two of their recent projects for your interest. If you would like more details on how Stylematters can help with your project, please contact them via their page in the Directory.The Coast has arrived! Our challenge was to capture the feel of the Amalfi Coastline – a…
read moreMezzanotte by Skopos is a collection of elegant light obscuring dim-out fabrics providing a perfect drapery solution for contract interiors. This collection provides an average 99% reduction in light penetration, which combined with expert make-up and careful installation (to reduce light ingress at the top and edges) will facilitate a good night’s rest. The collection consists of 3 qualities: Sera…
read moreLeading sanitaryware manufacturer Laufen has a starring role in the latest series of UK’s The Restoration Man on Channel 4, with its products chosen for each of the four bathrooms in a former church in Devon, owned by the former Director of Architecture and Design of Hilton Worldwide hotel group. Episode 3 of the series, which is currently airing on…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the launch of its rapidly growing Four Points brand in Charleston, the capital of West Virginia. Owned by BBL Hospitality, Four Points by Sheraton Charleston completed a comprehensive $15 million renovation to transform the Charleston House Hotel into the newest addition to the Four Points portfolio. Offering spectacular views of the Kanawha…
read moreOn Thursday 16th January over sixty delegates gathered at the University of Westminster for the Tourism Society’s annual ‘Prospects’ event to discuss the opportunities and challenges that tourism businesses will face over the coming year. The evening was streamed live to a large audience at Plymouth University to celebrate the launch of the Tourism Society Westcountry chapter and to a…
read moreMotel One, the rapidly expanding German budget design hotel chain, has won the bidding for and purchased its first property in Barcelona – with their first Spanish opening set for 2016.The deal is worth over €14 million, with the hotel set to have approximately 300 rooms and be located on Passeig Pujades. Central locations are a key brand trademark, with…
read moreHampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport North Terminal today opens its doors to business and leisure travellers, taking the total number of Hampton by Hilton properties in the UK to 13. Located 40 yards from Gatwick’s North Terminal check-in desks; the hotel will be one of the UK’s most convenient airport hotels. Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport North Terminal…
read morePlaying on the modern trend for graphic designs and sharp shapes, an eye-catching bespoke black and linen chequerboard carpet has been installed at the Express by Holiday Inn, Redditch, injecting a crisp and contemporary look to the hotel’s interior to the delight of guests and staff alike. Supplying travellers on the go with comfortable amenities and excellent service to meet…
read moreMeliá Hotels International continues to grow in Brazil, one of the priority emerging markets in the company’s globalisation strategy, and a country in which it already manages 14 hotels and has 9 other hotels pending opening. Simultaneous to this growth, Meliá has also improved its reputation, and has been acknowledged as the 4th most admired hotel Company in Brazil in…
read moreLeading sanitaryware brand Roca is presenting its innovative bathroom solution, the In-Tank Meridian WC, to architects and designers at the Architect@Work exhibition, held at Earls Court II on 29 and 30 January. Now in its second year, the unique format and layout of Architect@Work aims to optimise contact between exhibitors and visitors, with visitors led directly to exhibitors through small,…
read moreMany years ago I used to watch in wonderment as British tourists in France carried their pillows as they went to their rooms at their hotel. Often they were also carrying their kettle and makings for tea too. Nowadays there will be a TCMF in the room, along probably with a choice of pillows, and no longer just a bolster.…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced it opened 74 new hotels in 2013, representing approximately 16,200 rooms in 22 countries, strengthening its global lead and expanding its footprint particularly in developing markets. The company signed 152 new hotel agreements in 2013, marking the fourth consecutive year of increased signings and the highest number of new hotel deals…
read moreNew this year for Valentine’s Day, the prison charity and social enterprise Fine Cell Work is presenting another of its beautiful cushions with a message for lovers everywhere.It is a heart-felt reminder that “the best thing to hold onto in life is each other”, as famously stated by Audrey Hepburn. The soft wool cushions are machine embroidered, hand finished and…
read moreThe Chedi Sakala, heralding a brand new, upscale day for a less frequented but entirely compelling Bali peninsula, is steering toward a grand opening at the end of February on two and a half hectares of lushly landscaped oceanfront property at Tanjung Benoa Beach in Nusa Dua.Managed by luxury hotel management group GHM, the 261-room resort promises a hospitality experience…
read moreNovember Highlights • Scottish hotels post sustained revenue and profit growth • November fireworks for Leeds’ hoteliers! • Southampton gets RevPAR increase but profit decline
read moreThe historic HOTEL AM STEINPLATZ has celebrated its opening earlier this month following an extensive restoration, representing the first Autograph Collection hotel to open in Germany. Originally designed by August Endell, architect of Berlin’s celebrated Hackesche Höfe complex, HOTEL AM STEINPLATZ has captivated passers-by since its completion. With its striking olive-green facade, arched windows reminiscent of Moorish architecture and extraordinary…
read moreKobe would like to invite you to visit their stand at the following shows they will be exhibiting at during the next few months.If you’re visiting Interiors Birmingham (19 – 22nd January) then you’ll find Kobe on stand FAB 11, Fabric Pavillion, Hall 1. At the Scottish Interiors Showcase in the Dunblane Hydro, Scotland, Kobe will be exhibiting from the…
read moreA correspondent this morning from the Kruger in South Africa told me that 10 rhinos had been killed by poachers in her area since the start of the new year. Last year a thousand rhinos were killed, and the web was vitriolic in its condemnation of smug rich hunters posing with the rifles and dead beasts they were adding to…
read moreSustainability – for Hansgrohe SE, this is a concept that has always been an integral element of the company’s corporate culture. Hansgrohe SE has just became the first mixer and shower manufacturer in the world to release a Sustainability Report (Application Level A) certified by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Adopting internationally recognised, comparable standards, the report provides a detailed…
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