Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsIain McKinlay, UK Managing Director of Hansgrohe, will leave at the end of June 2013. Being with the company for 24 years, Iain has been at the forefront of the development of the modern UK bathroom industry that we know today.Through his involvement in exhibitions, awards events and his extensive network of customers, Iain has become widely known and, from…
read moreUpholstered in any fabric of your choice and with oversized zips instead of seams, the collection from RHA Furniture provides a very original design addition to any lounge or soft seating area. The comfortable designer sofa comes in 3 size options and offers another 10 modular units for custom seating configurations. The optional recline mechanism is completely hidden from sight,…
read moreRecently, at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York, Marriott International, Inc. announced it will import its popular design-focused AC Hotels by Marriott brand into the US and the rest of the Americas. The brand inspired by the runways and fashion houses of Milan, features simple, clean and crisp lines, marrying sophisticated European style with approachable design for…
read moreFive decades after Swedish engineer Gunnar Larsson first unveiled the advantages of pressfitting connection technology, Geberit Mapress, the market-leading pressfitting system, celebrates its golden anniversary. As it marks the 50th anniversary since its conception, Geberit Mapress is today the preferred pipework conncetion system for installers working on projects large and small, and both new build and retro-fit. With a pressing…
read moreOW Hospitality is excited to announce the addition of Scott Evans to its US-based OW Style Studio as senior creative and technical stylist. Evans, an accomplished hospitality designer, is the latest addition to the growing team of multi-talented OW Hospitality designers, bringing with him new and technologically advanced design capabilities. Evans will also serve as a key liaison in custom…
read moreThe Curious Pig in the Parlour, neatly tucked away in Copthorne, West Sussex has opened its doors, unveiling nine boutique-style bedrooms alongside a fully refurbished pub and dining area. The pub provides an ideal hideaway for locals and visitors to enjoy relaxed home-from-home surroundings, with eating, drinking and sleeping all nestled under one roof. LOCATION Set in the quaint village…
read moreA leading North East leisure firm is expanding its Scottish operations with the acquisition of a new hotel. Newcastle-based Cairn Hotel Group, which owns 22 hotels across the UK, has purchased the freehold of the Queensferry Hotel, Fife, which was previously in administration. The firm, which already operates hotels in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, now plans to invest around £3m in…
read moreThe in-house design team at Stylematters has recently refurbished our showroom. Come and explore the latest trends and bring your ideas to life in our state of the art design hub; Thursday 11th July from 12-8pm.Champagne and sumptuous grill canapés from our charcoal BBQ located in our new outdoor terrace display. Stylematters’ showroom: Pickmere Grange, Pickmere Lne, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that it will increase its operating hotel footprint in Latin America by 50 percent during the next five years, opening an average of seven new hotels per year in the region. Emphasizing Latin American’s growth potential as one of the world’s fastest growing hotel and travel markets, Starwood’s CEO Frits van Paasschen and…
read moreBritish luxury bed manufacturer, Hypnos (www.hypnosbeds.com), also a proud Royal Warrant holder, has been designing and making bespoke beds and mattresses by hand for more than 100 years. In response to a growing demand from the hospitality sector, Hypnos has introduced a number of new additions to its existing portfolio of handmade sofa beds.The additions offer hoteliers an exciting choice…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group, a major hotel industry player in France and abroad, is announcing the opening of the Golden Tulip Hotel in Aix-les-Bains, the brand’s 10th hotel in France and 230th worldwide. Previously operated under the Radisson Blu brand, the hotel was purchased by Mr Alfonsi, a new investor in the Group, and will now be franchised under the Golden…
read moreOn Wednesday 12th June, a new DoubleTree by Hilton joined the London scene with the opening of the London Ealing property. The hotel was officially opened by Councillor Kamaljit Dhindsa.£10m has been spent on this property to bring it in line with the brand’s identity and it looks like it means business. With the redesign and refurbishment, the group decided…
read moreShowing at Clerkenwell Design Week for the first time, Knightsbridge Furniture presented the innovative line-up of seating and tables for the corporate and hospitality sector which the company has developed under its Design at Knightsbridge brand. Applications range from reception and lounge areas to meeting rooms, contemporary work spaces and breakout zones. Highlights of the display included the new Sorrento…
read moreMark Walker, UK Sales Director for Bagno Design, discusses the merits of mixing materials in the hotel bathroom. The hotel bathroom is an opportunity for designers to really shine, creating environments that are not only comfortable for guests but that also make a real style statement and give off a great first impression. An ideal way of doing just that…
read moreThe innovative Select collection from Hansgrohe includes Raindance Select hand showers, overhead showers and showerpipes with ShowerSelect and ShowerTablet thermostatic bath/shower controls – all with simple push button ‘select’ operation. As a highly functional solution for exposed installations, the Hansgrohe experts have developed the ShowerTablet Select 300, an attractive and generously dimensioned shelf for storage, in a unit that also…
read moreThe Ampersand, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of London has been the subject of a painstaking and intricate refurbishment that saw the Contracts teams from C.P. Hart source products for a wide portfolio of schemes ranging from suites through to DDA rooms.As the design brief called for a consistent art-deco design throughout the hotel, the Contracts team chose…
read moreThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the leader in luxury hospitality, has unveiled plans to open its first property in Rabat, the prestigious capital city of the Kingdom of Morocco, bringing the number of hotels currently under development in the brand’s growing North Africa portfolio to three.The owner of the urban resort is Sienna Investment Group, an investment vehicle established in…
read moreThis central Farnham hotel is the latest Mercure hotel to be furnished by The Contract Chair Company. Working closely with Helen Hooper of HH Interiors, The Contract Chair Company manufactured bespoke sofas, occasional lamp and coffee tables with stainless silver inlay and chaise longues for the reception area. They also supplied dining tables and a mixture of dining chairs from…
read moreIn February 2005 I reported that Shangri-La had signed a lease on the space in then planned Shard, and had already started design work in their Singapore design office. The Shard represented an opportunity for the operator to develop the interiors of the hotel without the constraints had it gone down the route of looking for a conversion of a…
read moreAnglo Holt has announced the completion of a £7 million hotel and retail development in south London. The new build development in Vauxhall, London, includes a 148-bedroom Travelodge hotel and Waitrose supermarket.Built on a reclaimed brownfield site, the seven-storey property comprises two storeys of steel frame construction topped with five storeys of timber frame and a brass effect mansard roof.…
read moreWith its A&D Centre situated in the heart of Clerkenwell, Bagno Design was in the thick of the action throughout Design Week, and welcomed hundreds of guests through its doors for a special event on Tuesday 21 May. Architects, designers and specifiers from the UK and beyond turned out in style to help celebrate the manufacturer’s first involvement in Clerkenwell…
read moreHyatt Hotels Corporation has recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Huayuan Property Co., Ltd for a Grand Hyatt hotel in Changsha, Hunan Province in central China.“Changsha has established itself as a major hub for global business and entertainment, and we are honoured to have the opportunity to bring the Grand…
read moreHilton Worldwide has announced that it will introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it rebrands four Northern Territory hotels on 1 May 2013. The country’s first three DoubleTree by Hilton hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs will open alongside Hilton Darwin in the Territory.“We are…
read moreFameed Khalique are pleased to reveal their hottest design trends for 2013… Transparency As seen first on the catwalks with the emergence of clear perspex heels, transparency is a design trend here to stay. Opening up space and maximising light, transparency is a trend that we can effortlessly transfer into our living space.Metallics Metallic is a strong design trend and…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group will rebrand on May 30th the Golden Tulip Yerevan to Royal Tulip Grand Hotel Yerevan after extensive renovations and product upgrades. This luxury hotel is in the centre of Yerevan (Armenia) located only a few steps from the Republic Square, the Opera and the National Art Gallery, all of them local attractions.Until now the Royal Tulip Grand…
read moreSome beautiful new outdoor fabrics, ideal for summer loungers, cushions and chairs, are now available at Fabrics and Papers (fabricsandpapers.com), the leading online supplier of designer wallpapers, curtain and upholstery fabrics.If you want your colour palette to feature the light and sun of the Mediterranean the new Ionia collection, from Osborne and Little, is a perfect choice. The fabrics are…
read moreCelebrating its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan, SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened has the doors of its stylish new 173-suite Midtown Manhattan hotel, located at 25 West 37th Street. Boasting impressive and unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and lower Manhattan, SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Fifth Avenue is owned by Hidrock Realty and Robert Finvarb Companies and…
read moreHill Cross Furniture is very proud to have supplied furniture for Il Milione, Hong Kong, working with Architectural and Interior Design practice DesignLSM. Il Milione is Michelin-starred chef Marco Gubbiotti’s first Asian venture. Hong Kong is renowned for its vibrant restaurant scene and placed firmly in the league of Italian eateries is the newly launched Il Milione. Focusing on Umbrian…
read morePlanning and urban design consultancy Turley Associates, acting on behalf of the Dulwich Estate, has secured planning permission and listed building consent for a 20 bedroom boutique hotel as part of a refurbished and extended Crown and Greyhound public house in Dulwich Village.The 1,816 sqm scheme restores the famous pub interior creating an improved dining room, kitchen facilities and garden…
read moreAlliance Hospitality, Inc.(AHI) based in Lewis Center, Ohio, announced that the Microtel Inn & Suites, Canton Ohio has completed an extensive $2.5 million dollar renovation following a fire last May, that closed the property for almost a year.AHI, the hotel’s ownership company, is proud to announce the following renovations and transformations to the 3-story property: • A new larger open…
read moreShowing at Clerkenwell Design Week until the 23rd May, Knightsbridge Furniture (Farmiloe Building: Stand VW17) is presenting the innovative line-up of seating and tables for the corporate and hospitality sector which the company has developed under its Design at Knightsbridge brand. Applications range from reception and lounge areas to meeting rooms, contemporary work spaces and breakout zones. Highlights of the…
read moreSeville, Atlantic, Rotunda and Hampton from Morgan Furniture are among the stylish and original furniture collections to be found at the new 4 star InterContinental Hotel in Westminster. Noteworthy as the first InterContinental hotel to open in London for over 36 years, the launch in November 2012 followed an investment of £150m by Shiraz Boghani and family of Supreme Hotels.…
read moreSEGRO is pleased to announce that it has agreed a 44,100 sq ft pre-let development with Premier Inn to construct a five storey, 96 bedroom hotel and restaurant at Advent Way, Enfield, North London. In addition, SEGRO will undertake the speculative development of 84,150 sq ft of space adjacent to the hotel to create a high quality business park suitable…
read moreDave Button has joined the Board of Crosswater Holdings as Sales Director. Dave, who was with Ideal Standard for 25 years until 2011, joins Crosswater at an exciting time for the company. In his new position, Dave will take responsibility for the company’s retail team and also spearhead the overall market development of Crosswater’s value brand, Adora. For the past…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and its destination sensation brand, Aloft Hotels, announces the signing of Aloft Liverpool. Created to shake up the staid and traditional mid-market hotel sector, Aloft is redefining the category by delivering urban-influenced, modern and vibrant design and a social guest experience at an affordable price point. Located on the famous North John Street in…
read moreJumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces its performance in the first quarter of 2013 and its mid-term growth strategy.Operational Performance During the first quarter of 2013, average occupancy in Jumeirah’s portfolio of hotels has increased by 9% globally, compared to the same period in 2012. In the same period the average daily…
read moreTravelodge has announced that it is seeking to double its presence in Hertfordshire by boosting its portfolio with a further ten new hotels across the county.This investment will create 150 new jobs within the region and boost the local economy annually by £11million. Travelodge is looking for new sites in the following locations: • Berkhamsted • Harpenden • Hertford •…
read moreW New York – Union Square has recently unveiled the completion of a multi-layered renovation project that merges traditional and contemporary styles to offer a fashionable escape in the heart of Manhattan’s liveliest neighborhoods. The transformation is part of the W brand’s ongoing, $100 million commitment to the renovation of more than 11 of its properties across North America, and…
read moreCentara Hotels & Resorts will be opening a new five-star Grand branded hotel in Pattaya in the third quarter of this year, and promises to unveil a design that in creativity and innovation is unlike anything else in the ocean resort.Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya will be the third Centara Grand in Pattaya, with a fourth under construction, and all…
read moreLouvre Hotels Group is opening its first two hotels in Algeria, in the city of Annaba. This announcement is part of the Group’s strategy to double its number of hotels in Africa by 2017, by proposing hotels that operate under its brand name in all of the region’s main cities.Present in Africa since 1991 (with Golden Tulip Accra in Ghana),…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new hotel in London. Hotel Xenia opened on the 9th May following a two-year development and a cost of approximately £9 million. Hotel Xenia is the latest addition to Great Hotels of the World’s Premium Collection. The hotel is located on Cromwell Road in South Kensington,…
read moreWith an exciting 2013 ahead, Brintons newly refurbished showroomwill be a hub of creative activity at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week (21st– 23rd May) and a must see for design savvy visitors.With a whole host of exciting events taking place at the London Design Centre, Brintons inspiring line up makes this design festival one not to be missed. Taking place…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it will debut the W brand in Israel in 2015 with the opening of W Tel Aviv – Jaffa and The Residences at W Tel Aviv – Jaffa. Owned by Manhattan-based RFR Holding, the hotel will be set inside a historic 19th century heritage building in the revitalised ancient port neighbourhood…
read moreAccor is proud to announce a record year for ibis hotels and a strong performance for the Mercure brand which has been awarded “most improved brand of the year”.The BDRC hotel guest survey reports that ibis is now one of Britain’s top three budget hotel brands. In terms of growing brand awareness and consumers’ preferred choice, ibis ranked highly. The…
read moreFrom wherever you view it, Thoresby Hall is an architectural delight; a sumptuous riot of bays and balconies, gables and galleries and as sublime a slice of Grade I-listed Revival exuberance as you’ll find in the whole of Britain, let alone at the edge of the glorious and ancient Sherwood Forest.The Contract Chair Company were delighted to be appointed the…
read moreFollowing a £100,000 investment, The Park Royal Warrington, one of QHotels’ award-winning collection of 21 four star hotels, has unveiled its newly refurbished Conference Café and refreshed spa and leisure facilities.Located in The Garden Suite, The Park Royal’s new Conference Café, designed to provide a breakout space for delegates, has been completely refurbished, giving it a fresh look and modern…
read moreWith the growing popularity of wet-room and walk in showers there has been a rapidly increasing demand for a lower profile tray; to ensure these trends are met Simpsons introduced an ultra-low 25mm shower tray range called Slab.Made from 100 per cent natural stone resin and finished with a gel coat surface the Slab tray is super strong and elegant,…
read moreOn May 7, 2013, Langham Place, Fifth Avenue officially joined the New York City luxury hotel landscape when Langham Hospitality, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Group together with its fellow subsidiary, took over the management of The Setai Fifth Avenue, located at 400 Fifth Avenue.This transition introduces the Langham Place brand, a five-star luxury hotel experience that blends modern…
read moreThe cloud-capped and iconic Shard today raised the curtain on a spectacular trio of restaurants that will await visitors to London’s international landmark building, set at the heart of the fast-regenerating London Bridge Quarter.No less than eight different bar and restaurant formats are coming on stream across three entirely new restaurant concepts for the UK, creating 550 new covers in…
read moreSleeperz Hotels, the innovative UK budget hotel operator, has launched Cityroomz – a rooms-based sister brand offering convenience and comfort at great value prices – with an opening in Edinburgh today.Sleeperz Hotels specialises in building design-led premium budget hotels in city centres close to mainline rail stations. It currently operates successful hotels in Cardiff and Newcastle. It launches sister brand…
read moreArtwood & Freed Veneers join forces to bring the industry an exciting and totally bespoke wood veneered panel.Artwood is a UK based manufacturer of bespoke, hand finished timber flooring of the highest quality. Artwood floors are an innovation in the timber floor market and provide creative design matched with performance that has previously been unavailable. Artwood offers bespoke, hand-finished flooring…
read moreOn the 9th May, The Grosvenor held a special preview of the nursery suite which will be open to the public from June. The suite is very luxurious. It’s the largest suite at The Grosvenor and has the option of interconnecting rooms for families with a large entourage or older children. It consists of a large guestroom with crib and…
read moreIt’s happening! Nikki Beach Worldwide, the global luxury lifestyle & hospitality brand, is thrilled to announce the summer 2013 Grand Opening of its newest location: Nikki Beach Ibiza. Located on the East coast of the island in the Santa Eulalia area and on a magnificent beachfront property overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Nikki Beach Ibiza will consist of the brand’s signature…
read moreThe internationally acclaimed European Hotel Design Awards is now open for entries. Currently in its 16th year, the scheme is widely acknowledged as the leading pan-European awards to focus on excellence in hotel architecture and design. The Awards are part of Sleep, which is the stand-out event for the hotel design industry, comprising 2 days packed with a hotel design…
read moreTravelodge has today strengthened its presence in Spain by opening its biggest hotel in the country’s second largest city, Barcelona. The new purpose built 250-room hotel which is situated in the heart of the most innovative district in Barcelona “22@” – also known as the city’s ‘Silicon Valley’ represents an investment of €30 million. Barcelona Poblenou Travelodge is the Company’s…
read moreThe luxury “Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof“, one of the leading hotels in Frankfurt, has been undergoing an intensive refurbishment of 28 million Euros. 71 rooms and 4 suites have been completely refurbished while another 170 rooms were part of a soft refurbishment. The highlight of the hotel is now the new Spa and Wellness area with more than 1.000m².The interior designer…
read moreIn a bid to share the many benefits of its Mapress pressfitting system with even more installers, the Geberit Landrover and trailer was been re-fuelled and is hit the road once again, as it went On Tour to suppliers up and down the country earlier this month. Giving installers who are yet to convert to Geberit Mapress the opportunity to…
read moreThe White Hart, a Grade II listed coaching inn near Chippenham has recently re-opened following a major makeover, transforming it into a haven for locals and visitors to enjoy total peace and relaxation. Perfectly positioned overlooking a picturesque babbling trout stream, the traditional 16th century stone-clad pub now offers stylish and luxuriously appointed rooms alongside a welcoming pub with bags…
read moreFollowing the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment project, DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre announced its opening. The public areas and each of the hotel’s 201 guestrooms have been transformed, bringing them up to DoubleTree by Hilton’s upscale standards with a new design concept that pays tribute to the city’s proud industrial and seafaring heritage.Relics from Bristol’s heyday as a…
read moreOn Tuesday 30th April 2013, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts celebrated the grand opening of JW Marriott Essex House New York. In partnership with Christie’s, JW Marriott unveiled four specially commissioned works by emerging artists including Mat Larkin, Jack Shannon, Julian Wellisz, and Lindsay Keys, each inspired by the unmistakable Essex House sign illuminating the New York City skyline since…
read moreJung’s exclusive UK distributor, Wandsworth Group, has launched the KNX Smart Panel, a stylish, wall-mounted display device for management, control and monitoring of KNX intelligent building installations.The new Smart Panel joins a suite of KNX monitoring and control devices available from Wandsworth, which includes the Facility Pilot and the compact Smart Controller. The fanless Smart Panel acts as a control…
read moreGrace Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel group, is proud to announce its entry into the North African region with the acquisition of the acclaimed Les Terres M’Barka, a luxury boutique hotel located near the village of Tamesloht, just 22 kilometres south west of Marrakech. The hotel will become known as Grace Marrakech.Breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains surround this tranquil…
read moreMGallery, Accor’s collection of high-end hotels, now counts three exceptional establishments in Milan: Grand Visconti Palace Hotel, Uptown Palace Hotel and the Grand Hotel Villa Torretta. Located in the very heart of Europe’s design and fashion capital, these two new properties, reflect the brand’s dynamic expansion via franchises and in Italy, MGallery’s second largest network. Two other hotels recently joined…
read moreDesigned to be a focal point of the contemporary bathroom or wet room, Bagno Design introduces the Kyoto Shower Column. With an extremely thin 2mm profile that echoes the trend for minimalism in the bathroom, the multi-functional Kyoto Shower Column from Bagno Design delivers a powerful performance, with two body sprays on the vertical length of the column. These combine…
read moreThe Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s top ten hospitality company’s, has opened the stylish Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre.Located in the historic grade 2 listed Pearl Assurance building on the corner of West George Street and Renfield Street, the contemporary new Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre boasts a strong design element with features…
read moreHeritage Silverware has restored and returned a piece of dining room history to one of Britain’s most magnificent hotels.The Birmingham-based family business painstakingly repaired a beautiful roast beef carving trolley for The Grand Hotel in Brighton – 35 years after it was first manufactured by Heritage Silverware Managing Director Martin McDonagh. Used regularly in the busy dining rooms of the…
read moreHillswood are pleased to add Fuji, their new design by Italian designer Paolo Martinig, to their ever-expanding range. Recently launched at the Milan Fair, this high quality design is characterised by its rounded corners, unusual seat configuration and excellent finish. The collection can be made in oak, beech or, as the images show, solid Canaletto Walnut which is a very…
read moreLocated in the heart of Central London, Accor Hotels launched the first of their Pullman branded hotels in the UK with the opening of the four star Pullman London St. Pancras. Interior designers Proof Consultancy Ltd have succeeded in creating an aura of modernity throughout the hotel, while Chelsom were commissioned to supply the lighting throughout the guestrooms and public…
read moreFollowing a succession of recent brand introductions in the Iberian Peninsula, Hilton Worldwide has announced that its DoubleTree by Hilton brand is set to arrive in Portugal. The signing of a management agreement with Turismadeira SA will see Lisbon’s Fontana Park Hotel convert to DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon – Fontana Park in summer 2013, as Hilton’s first hotel in the…
read moreInnovative global spa concept eforea: spa at Hilton expands into Canada at Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa. As the first location for eforea in the country and the fourth eforea spa in North America, the converted 5,000-square-foot spa features an exclusive treatment menu, innovative design features and carefully selected product partners appealing to today’s global travellers.The eforea location…
read moreAs Marriott International continues its expansion throughout Europe, the company has announced plans to open its first hotel in Ulyanovsk, Russia, the 135-room Courtyard by Marriott Ulyanovsk. The official signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Governor of the Ulyanovsk region, Mr. Sergey Morozov. The hotel, which will be built to the new Courtyard by Marriott brand European…
read moreFabrics and Papers is now stocking the new William Morris Archive II collection which features recent adaptations of Morris’ tapestry and typography designs creating a collection that embodies the very essence of his era. The collection works well for both 21st century domestic and contract interiors.The wallpaper collection includes Strawberry Thief, one of Morris’ most famous designs for fabric which…
read moreDernier & Hamlyn is well known for its work for hotels around the world so it’s only natural that the designers they work with should call on their expertise for hotel essentials other than lighting. One of the company’s recent commissions was for this stainless steel luggage trolley which was handcrafted by its London team and now resides in a…
read moreA yearlong social media campaign by leading UK Shower Manufacturer, Roman Limited, has won the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Professional Development) award for Innovation in Social Media. The original campaign, which was named Project 252, documented a year in the life of the shower manufacturer through captioned photos. There was one photo taken and shared across the company’s website and…
read moreHilton Worldwide continues its expansion in Spain with the arrival of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre La Mola, a hotel taking its name from one of the highest peaks in the nearby Catalan Pre Coastal mountain range. Having recently opened Spain’s first DoubleTree by Hilton in Emporda and first Hilton Garden Inn in Sevilla, Hilton Worldwide now has…
read moreThis was the third consecutive year that Chelsom have exhibited at the hugely influential Cruise Shipping Miami exhibition which took place from 11-14th March at the Miami Beach Convention centre in Florida and enjoyed its most successful year to date with over 10,000 industry professionals in attendance. Director, Will Chelsom and the Head of Marine Sales USA, Jason Dodd were…
read moreThe newly-opened Radisson Blu Mall of America (MOA) which is directly connected to over 500 shops and restaurants in one of the world’s biggest shopping malls, features stunning interiors by British designer Graven Images. The design was inspired by its unique retail environment, the character and history of its location in Bloomington, Minnesota and the European design influence, integral to…
read moreThe portfolio of Four Seasons hotels set in historic buildings in Europe’s most important cities is expanding again with the development of the Canalejas Project in Madrid, Spain. With a planned opening within the next four years, the hotel will be the company’s first in Spain.“As Four Seasons continues its expansion into the world’s most desirable destinations, Madrid has long…
read moreThree new two-bedroom Beach Houses have recently opened at Parrot Cay by COMO in The Turks and Caicos Islands. They are the latest addition to the award-winning private island resort, and have been designed by Chris Davis of Coast Architects. Nestled among sand dunes with uninterrupted ocean views, each detached Beach House has a large outdoor deck, private pool and…
read moreLeading boutique Asian hotelier Alila Hotels & Resorts will more than double its portfolio of boutique hotels and resorts by 2015, with ambitious plans to add up to 10 new properties in the next two years.The development plan will include the hotelier’s first opening in West Asia with the launch of Alila Jabal Akhdar in the mountain regions of Oman…
read moreSignbox Ltd, designers and manufacturers of architectural signage, has delivered signage and environmental graphics as part of extensive new branding at the British Airways Global headquarters at Waterside, near London Heathrow. The project brief involved a complete renovation of the main reception area and a newly designed recruitment centre.Signbox worked with RAW Unlimited, branding experts specialising in the workplace environment…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the official opening of the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in South Africa – the 183-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside. Owned and operated by Upper Eastside Hotel (Pty) Ltd under a franchise license agreement, the newly renovated, upscale full-service property is located in Cape Town’s upcoming district of Woodstock, a dynamic…
read moreFollowing the successful completion of its financial restructuring and CVA in October 2012, Travelodge, the UK’s leading budget hotel company, has been working with the landlords of 49 hotels to identify new operators. Further to this process, Travelodge yesterday announced that it has signed a new franchise contract for seven hotels with Moto, the UK’s largest provider of motorway service…
read moreSphinx by Oriental Weavers is delighted to announce their new color partnership with Pantone, LLC. Pantone is the global authority on all things color and the leading provider of professional color standards for the design community. Together, Sphinx and Pantone will embark on a multi-year venture to deliver fashion-forward color trends and innovative style and design to the home fashion…
read moreCentara Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Southern Thailand with the acquisition of the management contract for KhaoLak Seaview Resort & Spa, which will be renamed Centara Seaview Resort KhaoLak this summer.The management contract was signed on 4 April 2013 with owner Seaview Resort at Khaolak Co., Ltd. A programme of upgrades and renovations under an extensive budget…
read moreOfficially ranked as the world’s tallest hotel when it opened its doors to guests in February 2013, the JW Marriott Marquis spans 72 floors and towers 1,100 feet over Dubai. This landmark luxury hotel may have entered the Guinness Book of World Records due to its height, but designing each of its guest bathrooms and the spa area proved far…
read morePress statement from Accor: “Paris, June 28, 2012 – Mercure is accelerating its expansion and revamping its hotels with a global refurbishment program. The brand also plans redynamize its image by continuing to build a strong, attractive and coherent brand for its customers, teams and partners. Mercure is the world’s third largest hotel chain in the midscale segment and the…
read moreChelsom has recently appointed two highly experienced new team members to enhance the continued expansion of the Chelsom brand. The new appointments accompany a series of high profile projects and a significant increase in sales across the international hotel, cruise and leisure sectors.With over 20 years industry experience, Philip Macaulay has spent the last 12years specialising in the contract furnishings…
read moreOften the forgotten jewel in the crown of commercial buildings, public washrooms are a place where first impressions can be either won or lost, and as such designers are increasingly turning their attention to getting the look and feel of these spaces just right.Open to all, the public spaces within commercial premises offer a unique opportunity to convey a brand…
read moreOn the heels of recent W Hotel openings in Singapore and Bangkok, W Hotels Worldwide has announced plans to more than double its Asian presence by the end of 2018, offering global jetsetters nearly 20 W Hotels and Retreats in nine countries in the region. More than half of the W brand’s global pipeline is slated for Asia Pacific, including…
read moreThe Contract Chair Company worked closely with Bourne Leisure to deliver the complete package of furniture to the Lodges recently added to the large grounds of Gunton Hall in Norfolk, complementing the already established hotel and leisure facilities on site. Working closely with the designer to find the correct product from our extensive range and making sure that delivery was…
read moreVisitors to the Interiors LDN exhibition, part of the May Design Series, will have the opportunity to view a variety of top end residential carpet collections and hospitality flooring concepts from Lano that will inspire luxurious design schemes in areas large and small.The sumptuous Ultimo collection of residential carpets from Lano is renowned for its lavish textures and stunning designs,…
read moreOpened in late 2012, the De Vere Orchard hotel next to the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham is a triumph of modern architecture. With light open spaces and floor to rooftop glazing, this latest four star property provides the perfect setting for originally designed furniture pieces. The hotel is also noteworthy for its high environmental standards; a fact that…
read moreThe architects Industry should brace itself for takeovers as a series of curious circumstances begin to shape the industry, argues a new market report from analysts Plimsoll Publishing.The study warns that a combination of stock piling cash, difficult growth, low interest rates and ageing directors has left these 198 companies ripe for acquisition as the sector consolidates, evolves and starts…
read moreDesigned by Kris Van Puyvelde, ALURA from Encompass sets new standards of modern style, quality and ergonomic comfort in the sphere of aluminium outdoor furniture. The ALURA collection includes carver chairs and chairs without arms, lounge chairs, bar stools and a fully adjustable sun lounger.Significantly, all ALURA products are stackable. Moreover, the furniture’s aluminium frames are gently rounded – no…
read moreBrintons Carpets shows commitment to UK manufacturing by selecting its Kidderminster plant for the next phase of expansion of its High Definition Weave technology. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality woven carpets, Brintons MD, Don Coates reflects on what sets Brintons apart from the competition, “Our brand reputation is built on design innovation, product excellence, technical expertise and customer…
read moreHilton Worldwide is adding to its programme of growth in Egypt following a major joint announcement with prominent investor, Saudi Egyptian Real Estate Development, to introduce the company’s sixth property to Cairo.The 257-room Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi will be strategically located in the upscale residential and diplomatic district of Maadi and enjoy direct access to the popular Corniche El Nile.…
read moreLeading sanitary solutions and piping systems specialist Geberit has launched a new website for the UK, providing one easy-to-navigate online resource for architects and specifiers.By clicking through to a dedicated section from the homepage at www.geberit.co.uk, architects and specifiers have access to a wealth of information concerning Geberit products and services available. The new-look site contains full and detailed information…
read moreKartell by Laufen is a complete integrated project for the bathroom that made its debut at ISH (Frankfurt, 12-16 March), the fair leader in the bathroom and energy world, followed by a launch to the international public at the Milan Furniture Fair (Milan, 9-14 April), where it will be presented at the Kartell flagship store.The Kartell by Laufen bathroom is…
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