Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsThe task of creating a gastro feel to what was a new glass built design was the challenge thrown out to Style contracts after successfully refurbishing both The Weighing Room restaurant and the Holiday Inn Express, all owned by the Racecourse. Style Contracts were called in to fulfil the criteria of a family friendly feel which could also cater for…
read moreAparthotels Adagio has recently announced the arrival of the European market-leading aparthotel brand in the UK. Aparthotels Adagio, part of a joint venture between Pierre &VacancesCenterParcs Group and Accor, has opened its first British aparthotel in Liverpool. Following the launch of the brand this year, the UK is set to become one of the key growth territories in Europe, besides…
read moreUK shower manufacturer and designer, Roman, have made some key changes to their popular Embrace range of Shower Enclosures and Bath Screens, which includes a new product addition and some product design upgrades. New to the range is the option of an Embrace Pivot Door, with a Neo-Angle Panel Kit. This has been driven by requests from the Manufacturer’s customers,…
read moreOpening May 1st 2013, One Leicester Street is the latest project from Singaporean hotelier Peng Loh and Chef Patron Tom Harris. Part of the Unlisted Collection: a brand known for their fresh, dynamic and unconventional approach to boutique hotels and restaurants, One Leicester Street will be located at the former St John Hotel site in the heart of Chinatown. The…
read moreFreed Veneers, established for over 35 years in the wood business, has been at the forefront in bringing the newest and highest quality wood products to the industry.Through our state of the art factory in Valencia Spain, we bring our newest and most exciting range of coloured veneers. Using the most technologically advanced dying tanks and with our own in…
read moreOn behalf of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels & Hospitality Group, as sole exclusive agents, is pleased to announce the sale of IHG’s interest in the InterContinental London Park Lane. The short leasehold interest (approximately 57 years remaining) was acquired by a private Middle Eastern investor for a sum of £301,500,000.In a continuation of their long-planned “asset…
read morebase2stay has recently announced the launch of “The Nadler Soho” – the group’s new flagship hotel and second London property – which will open in May. Located in a new, landmark building in the heart of Soho, the hotel will comprise 78 rooms, a number of which will come with terraced courtyards or Soho Square views. The property will also…
read moreWhen we heard about a new project from British manufacturer Cliq Designs, it suddenly occurred to me we never get any news about hotel developments in Greenland. Last I heard from Greenland it was the location for an episode of Borgen. Further research showed the capital Nuuk to have few hotels so it was a feather in the cap of…
read moreRHA Furniture presents the new and beautifully designed Suri chair. The meaning of the name Suri is ‘Princess’ which is fitting for both the chair’s elegant style and the way it can be embellished by customising its many features.Suri with a wooden 4-legged base would be ideally placed in hotel lounge and reception areas. For hotel bedroom chairs and desk…
read moreA much-loved Cotswold hotel is creating dozens of new jobs as part of a £10m refurbishment project. Dormy House, near Broadway, closed last week for the first phase of redevelopment work to begin. This will include the hotel’s public areas and all 40 bedrooms being renovated, while the second stage of the investment will see a stylish new House Spa…
read morePositioned where the warm clear Mediterranean waters lap the rugged coastline of northern Sardinia, Delphina Resort Valle dell’ Erica Thalasso & Spa, overlooking the beautiful Archipelago of La Maddalena, will launch a brand new destination this May, ‘Hotel Licciola’.For the ultimate in refined relaxation, a part of the new ‘Hotel Licciola’ at the 5* Resort Valle dell’ Erica Thalasso &…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World member Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre has recently completed major refurbishment to its restaurant and lobby area. The formerly classic decor of Thon Hotels Brussels largest property has been updated to offer a more modern and refreshing look, using bright colours and unique furniture to welcome its guests. Norwegian designer Trond Ramsoskar has created the…
read moreThe PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney has relaunched following an almost $20million interior redesign. The hotel now boasts a fresh, contemporary interior that incorporates the latest in hotel technology, offering a world-class hotel experience in the heart of the CBD. The hotel’s rejuvenation was a collaboration between Pan Pacific Hotels Group, owners of the PARKROYAL brand, and internationally-acclaimed design firm HASSELL.…
read moreAfter much anticipation, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal has opened its doors today. The 532-room luxury resort is the first Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi and the ninth property in the Middle East for the luxury hotel operator.Inspired by 15th to early 17th century Renaissance architecture and the urban planning of the city of Venice, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand…
read moreThe Angel & Blue Pig in Lymington has been reborn, unveiling 12 boutique-style bedrooms, along with a refurbished pub and dining room, transforming it into the perfect place to stay when visiting the New Forest. With a new lease of life, The Angel & Blue Pig provides a relaxed, home-from-home haven for locals and visitors alike, with eating, drinking and…
read moreThe Magnolia Hotel & Spa in Canada has a new bounce in its step this spring, with fully refreshed, stylishly-designed guestrooms and a brand new restaurant concept about to launch. The spacious 64-guestrooms have each been fully refurbished, anchoring this boutique hotel as one of Victoria’s finest and most sought-after addresses. Throughout the newly decorated guestrooms, a sense of timeless…
read moreStylematters, who are renowned for designing and manufacturing high quality contract furniture to many of the leading names in the UK hospitality and leisure sectors, are proud to be involved in the refurbishment of the new Roomzzz aparthotel in Newcastle.The development of one of Newcastle’s most historic buildings Friar House is causing a stir within the industry. Developed by Mawson…
read moreThird of our trio of budget hotels this month Travelodge starts the year with a major reworking of its jaded image and sales pitch. Losing ground to competitors like Premier Inn and Ibis Style, despite opening the greatest number of new rooms amongst the top ten hotel operators, Travelodge has struggled under a mountain of debt in recent years. A…
read moreIn response to industry demand, Design at Knightsbridge has extended its Lucia collection to include new seating and tables for hospitality and corporate environments. Applications for the newcomers range from guest bedrooms and visitor lounges to reception areas, meeting rooms and breakout spaces. Distinguished by simple, clean lines and subtle retro-references, Lucia furniture enhances classical and contemporary interiors alike. In…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced signings of two new Holiday Inn® hotels in Colombia. The new properties – to be located in the northeast region’s cities of Bucaramanga and Cucuta – will bring IHG’s hotel pipeline in Colombia to 5 hotels. The Holiday Inn Bucaramanga and The Holiday Inn Cucuta, scheduled to open in 2014 will add 285…
read moreLeaders in contemporary brassware launch modern technology with period style Perfect for classic bathrooms, the new Belgravia brassware collection from Crosswater brings sophisticated elegance to the ever popular nostalgic look. Belgravia brassware is a great partner for period style sanitaryware and for freestanding roll top baths – but will work equally well in adding a distinctive touch to contemporary room…
read moreMarriott International has recently announced the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin. Located next to business, commercial and cultural attractions in the New Territories district of Hong Kong, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin is the exciting new addition to the Courtyard brand in Asia – and is the Courtyard brand’s second hotel in Hong…
read moreRotterdam is Europe’s largest harbour city, and one of the Netherlands’ most picturesque. Hilton Rotterdam is located in the heart of Rotterdam near Hofplein Square and its impressive fountain designed by Cor Van Kralingen.This 4 star hotel offers modern stylish accommodation in a convenient central location. All 254 rooms and suites have recently been fully refurbished in a contemporary style…
read moreThe Interiors Design Summit is a relaxed and stress-free way to discover the latest innovations and cost effective solutions within an ever changing environment. The Summit is being held on the 7th October 2013 at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London and follows the successful format of face to face meetings between Interior Design professionals and industry suppliers over the…
read moreHilton Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the opening of the 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche following a major refurbishment programme. The hotel represents the 19th upscale property in Egypt for Hilton Worldwide and its second in the city of Alexandria.With a key focus on the brand’s signature service and style standards, the refurbishment and rebranding programme covered many of the…
read moreThe ATM 2013 road show series concluded in Dubai on the 12th February after a two-week calendar of educational seminars in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman. The road show in Dubai, which was the largest event with 140 delegates, comes at a time when the UAE tourism receipts are forecast to rise by 67% over the next few…
read moreOn Friday 15th March, the Chief Executive of London’s biggest hotel brand, Grant Hearn, officially opened the first ever UK hotel above a comedy club in Bethnal Green and also announced the Company’s location target list for a further 145 hotels across the capital. Bethnal Green Travelodge, a 131-room hotel which represents an £11million investment has been built above the…
read moreAutograph Collection, Marriott International’s evolving portfolio of independent hotels, announced it will debut in Germany later this year with the opening of the 87-room Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin. Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the historic icon will re-open following an extensive renovation after first opening as a hotel in 1913. Hotel am Steinplatzjoins a number of Autograph Collection…
read moreThe 5 star Westbury Mayfair Hotel has recently opened its doors to the newly refurbished restaurant headed by former Michelin star chef, Eric Chavot.This high profile project was entrusted to Hillswood Furniture by world renowned designers Alex Kravetz. The brief from the designers was to create a total of nine intimate bays with high profile tall banquette seating units, each…
read moreAccor is Africa’s largest hotel operator with 17,000 rooms (116 hotels) in 18 countries. It is now stepping up its expansion on this continent and aims to open another 5,000 rooms there by 2016.Sub-Saharan Africa, where Accor has 54 hotels from economy to upscale in 14 countries, is a key area for the group, which aims to open 35 hotels…
read moreUK Shower manufacturer and designer, Roman Limited, have just completed a prestigious project on the Paradise Island Resort of Langkawi, Malaysia, supplying just over 300 Shower Enclosures, Wetroom Panels and Shower Trays. The resort includes a series of high specification holiday apartments which overlook a lagoon. The holiday apartments are set against a luxurious backdrop where cable cars run from…
read moreIbis has become Europe’s outright number one hotel brand in 2013, with 1,277 hotels and 121,882 rooms across the continent.“This represents a major move in the rankings, as it positions owning group Accor – already the number one hotel group in Europe – as also having the leading brand in the market with Ibis,” comments CEO, MKG Group, Georges Panayotis.…
read moreHOTEL ATMOSPHERES entices customers with freedom from Axor Bouroullec Paris is as famous for its culture and lifestyle as it is for the scope it gives to individual expression: innumerable creative and original thinkers, even mavericks, have left their mark on the City of Lights; names like Sartre, Lagerfeld and Coco Chanel as well as what has become known as…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. announced plans to open a new 150-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, under an agreement with Inversiones La Rioja, S.A., a distinguished Peruvian corporation which owns the existing 300-room JW Marriott Lima and 153-room JW Marriott Cusco. The hotel will be situated at the intersection of Calle Alcanfores and Calle Schell…
read moreOne of the UK’s leading independent wallcovering manufacturer, Dixon Turner is pleased to introduce Brushed Steel to its Premier collection.Brushed Steel – a new fabric backed vinyl wallcovering. The delicate textured surface of Brushed Steel, combined with lustrous metallic print effects makes this new range a stunning addition to Dixon Turner’s extensive collection of contract vinyl wallcoverings. The reflective underlay…
read morePullman, Accor’s upscale brand for international seasoned travellers, opens Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre with 317 rooms. This new property is the first step of a key year, sustained by a strong expansion in main tourist hubs and a new way to experience upscale hospitality through a cosmopolitan, vibrant and in style journey. This opening will also reveal the first…
read moreHyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago’s largest hotel and the largest Hyatt in the world, is set to unveil a $168 million renovation in early April, enhancing the entire property into a sleek, modern oasis for travellers and locals alike.Located next to the intersection of Wacker Dr. and Michigan Ave. – the crossroads of Chicago – and on the southern shore of…
read moreDesign and comfort take first priority in the new rooms of the Swissôtel Métropole, Geneva. The twelve “signature rooms” are the first of their kind within Swissôtels & Resorts and point the way to future projects for the global hotel group with Swiss roots.The innovative design follows an alpine inspiration, with parquet floors and an absolute eye-catcher, the colourful wallpapers,…
read moreInterContinental Hotel Group has signed a franchise multiple development agreement (MDA) with Regional Hotel Chain, a portfolio company of VIY Management (VIYM). The agreement will see 15 new hotels developed in Russia by 2019, which, when open, will double the size of IHG’s estate there as it stands today, and will introduce the Holiday Inn Express brand to the region…
read moreA week or so ago the indefatigable David Balmer invited me to the Crosswater nest near the Dartford Crossing for a preview of the launch of the new Crosswater Digital controls and a look at their revamped showroom. Since my last visit some months ago the company has grown in the hotel sector considerably winning contracts from, among others, Hilton.…
read moreAhead of English Tourism Week (16-24 March, 2013), Grant Hearn, Travelodge CEO has written to 106 MP’s from England’s key tourism constituencies to ask them to stand up in the House of Commons and fight for the industry. With the right regulatory framework the UK’s fifth largest industry has the potential to create 300,000 jobs by 2020. However a lack…
read moreVisitors to the bustling Lake District town of Ambleside have always loved the award-winning restaurant and cinema Zeffirellis, and they now have even more reason to visit thanks to a recent refurbishment that sees 450sqm of bespoke axminster carpet by Wilton Carpets Commercial gracing the venue’s busy floors.The brand new 10-row woven axminster carpet uses a palette of muted grey,…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Philadelphia E – Penn’s Landing, within walking distance of Philadelphia’s historic district and downtown.The new Holiday Inn Express hotel opens following a $4 million conversion that includes renovations to each of the 184 guest rooms, a fully remodelled lobby, a new business centre and an…
read moreThis April, the Great Northern Hotel, London’s first railway hotel, re-opens for the first time in almost 12 years following a comprehensive £40 million renovation programme. Occupying a prime position between King’s Cross Station and St Pancras International, the busiest rail transport hub in Europe, the privately owned Grade II listed building has been thoughtfully restored by owner-operator Jeremy Robson…
read moreFocus SB, played a part in preserving the Baroque interior of the Queen’s State Apartments at Hampton Court Palace. When the Hampton Court Beauties exhibition ended in December, Harry Brimmel, maintenance manager at Hampton Court Palace, saw a rare window of opportunity to undertake some much needed re-wiring in the Queens State Apartments.On the surface, this rewiring job was simple:…
read moreFairmont Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the newest addition to its private residence club offering with the launch of Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba. Located in the most exclusive resort complex of the Mexican Caribbean, in the vibrant heart of the Mayan Riviera, Fairmont Heritage Place, Mayakoba is a dream conceived by OHLD and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Fairmont Heritage…
read moreUK Shower Manufacturer and Designer, Roman Limited, have launched a case studies section on their website, where their retailers and customers have the opportunity to send in their real life bathroom designs, to highlight how they have used Roman’s product range in a variety of different real life settings.The new section, called Your Bathrooms, is an opportunity for retailers, plumbers,…
read moreVaughan has recently launched a new range of floor lamps available in brass, bronze or polished nickel finish. The Villon and The Ludlow range are designed to take lampshades, to which Vaughan can make to order, and they can also advise on the size and style to suit the Floor Lamp. The Farringdon and Savona Floor Lamps have matching Desk…
read moreFollowing the recent premiere, British actors James McAvoy and Mark Strong are currently appearing extensively on our TV screens to promote their new British blockbuster movie, “Welcome to the Punch” released in cinemas across the UK on March 15th. The new Brit-action thriller is written and directed by Eran Creevy working alongside Executive producer Ridley Scott. Creevy, who achieved a…
read moreWestin Hotels and Resorts, has announced the opening of The Westin Chennai Velachery. Strategically located in the fast growing business district of Chennai in the Southern part of India, The Westin Chennai Velachery is the sixth Westin hotel in India and the first out of seven new Westin hotels expected to open in 2013 across Asia Pacific. The Westin Chennai…
read moreRHA Furniture offers an extensive range of bedside tables for residential and hotel projects. The range offers a combination of custom made bedside tables in a variety of styles, alongside items from RHA Furniture’s new M18 and recently updated C5 collections.Custom made bedside tables can be ordered as standard items, alternatively they can provide inspiration for the creation of bespoke…
read moreHansgrohe SE relies on pushbutton ease of operation and harmony of head and heart for the ISH 2013 Every two years, the Black Forest-based bathroom and sanitation specialist Hansgrohe SE, takes the opportunity offered by the world’s biggest sanitation technology fair ISH in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, to present its many new products to a wider audience as a premiere…
read moreLüdenscheid is a city with a history as a centre of metalworking. Growing out of the mining of iron ore in the surrounding hills, the town grew its industries, becoming part of the Hanseatic League of trading states. The industries grew together and provide a centre of excellence in electrical and lighting manufacture, aluminium profile manufacture and toys. Built around…
read moreEnjoying views over the Adriatic Sea and just a stone’s throw from the medieval town of Rovinj, architects working on Croatia’s new Lone Hotel were intent on specifying the most luxurious, high quality fixtures and fittings throughout the five-star complex, which is why they turned to Geberit when it came to sourcing the most suitable piping and sanitary systems.With its…
read moreBlackburn-based designers, Bibi Interior Architecture, have recently completed a commission for the Whitehall Hotel in Darwen, which required a design specialist to plan and oversee the redevelopment of its principal function room. Built as a manor house in the late 19th Century, the sandstone-fronted Whitehall Hotel is a popular venue for weddings, business meetings and conferences. The function room itself…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the signing of three franchise agreements for its rapidly expanding DoubleTree by Hilton brand in three more UK cities. Having opened 11 hotels in the UK in the last two years, the brand has reached agreement on additional sites in Bristol, Edinburgh and Nottingham.This announcement begins a landmark year for DoubleTree by Hilton, which will…
read moreBig spaces are sometimes hard to light and probably harder still to fill with decorative lighting in the correct proportions. Often large atriums are filled with nothing more than a decorative sculpture, poorly lit, or a swarm of smaller lights to fill the space rather than something more befitting of the actual space. Florinda light shades from design-conscious are available…
read moreToscana Resort Castelfalfi is delighted to announce the opening of its inaugural hotel, La Tabaccaia. Marking a significant step forward in the renovation of the 800 year-old estate in the heart of Tuscany, the boutique, 3-star property is the first of a trio of hotels planned for the development and will officially welcome guests from March 18th. In celebration of…
read moreThis International Women’s Day, Women 1st has announced that is has now supported over 1,000 women through training and mentoring, helping them to achieve their career aspirations in the UK’s hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism industries. This remarkable landmark was achieved thanks to Thistle Hotels’decision to train a new batch of female managers through Women 1st’s Step Up programme.…
read moreMenzies Hotels, one of the UK’s premier independent hotel groups has unveiled the latest projects from its extensive £7 million redevelopment programme at Menzies Birmingham City Strathallan and the Menzies Woburn Flitwick Manor in Bedfordshire.Conveniently located just a short distance from Birmingham city centre on Hagley Road, the four star Menzies Hotel Birmingham City Strathallan has benefitted from an extensive…
read moreAll 379 guestrooms of the Marriott Hotel in Berlin have been undergoing a complete refurbishment at the beginning of 2013. According to the concept of the interior designer, Claudio Carbone from Switzerland, only high quality materials and fabrics have been used to provide a classic design of timeless elegance. All rooms have been equipped with LED luminaires produced by Baulmann…
read moreEye-catching bespoke carpet tiles created by Wilton Carpets Commercial now grace the floors of the Hollywood Bowl in Finchley, North London. Inspired by the famous Walk of Fame star-embedded sidewalk in the Los Angeles district the bowling alley takes its name from, these stunning tiles include an eye-catching fluorescent yarn for a unique look.Featuring five-point stars in dappled pink with…
read moreAt the Berlin International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), Marriott International announced the debut of MOXY HOTELS, its first entry into the economy tier, three-star hospitality segment in Europe. Designed to capture the rapidly emerging millennial traveller, the new brand combines contemporary stylish design, approachable service and, most importantly, an affordable price. The brand will debut in Italy, with the first…
read moreA few years ago I was in Washington to Review a couple of hotels. Staying in a Staybridge Suites I was collared by the manager for advice on how to give some personality to the building. Frustrated by a build system where the hotel was built from plans onto a plot similar to previous buildings, no designer involved just the…
read morePreviewed at this years’ KBB in Birmingham, the Simpsons new range of Elite shower enclosures received unprecedented interest. The bright chromed enclosures are now available throughout the UK. The Elite range comprises hinged and sliding doors, side panels, single and double door quadrant options. Doors are fully reversible with a noteworthy 40mm adjustment for easy installation in any bathroom. The…
read moreThe JW Marriott brand has officially celebrated its newly opened landmark luxury hotel in the Middle East – the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (February 26th). Acquiring the coveted title of World’s Tallest hotel from the Guinness Book of World Records, the 72-story property is the first JW Marriott Marquis outside of North America and the 59th addition to the brand’s…
read moreMichel Horn, Vice President for Operations at Centara Hotels & Resorts, Wim Fagel, General Manager of Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok together with Pattana Prompat and Nakarin Prompat, representing the ownersof Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok unveil the signage of the hotel as the team prepares to welcome the first guests on 1 April. Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok, a…
read moreA ground-breaking range of lever-operation brassware joins the market-leading line-up specially created for British bathrooms by Crosswater.Svelte, is Crosswater’s latest comprehensive range of solid brass basin, bath and showering products. The sleek design of the tap spout delivers a thin blade of water, which is easily controlled by the single, equally slim control lever. Svelte comprises all basin variations; a…
read moreConstruction started on Friday 25th January 2013 for an Associated Property Investors (API) led £20 million retail and leisure development at 19–31 Manchester Piccadilly. With construction work expected to finish by December 2013, upwards of 100 jobs will be created in the run up to Christmas.The building is well known in the city as the site of the Woolworths fire…
read moreFashion weeks around the world have highlighted fabric trends will be largely texture driven, and once again the worlds of fashion and decor are colliding with runway looks quickly translated into exciting interior ranges by the leading design houses and vice versa.Leading the way with the latest décor trends, Fabrics and Papers has added several new ranges of textured fabrics…
read moreThe Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, situated at 999 9th Street at K Street, NW, announced the completion of the redesign of its 807 guest rooms and suites, a 30 million dollar investment by its owners, Sunstone Hotels. Renaissance Hotels is a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International, Inc. global portfolio. “We are thrilled with our fresh new room product.…
read moreCompleted in May 2012, the Hilton London Wembley was an instant headline-grabber with its prestigious setting just a stone’s throw from the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium. Part of a wider Wembley development, the newly built hotel by architect and interior designer The Manser Practice features a flush black granite exterior which is highly polished to reflect the surrounding buildings…
read moreThe brand new Villeroy & Boch Omnia Architectura DirectFlush WC is its first wall-mounted WC with a flushing volume of just 3/4.5 litres. The pan has no rim whatsoever, making it easy to clean and very family friendly. The WC features timeless and dynamic design, with its compact form making it perfect for bathrooms of all shapes and sizes. Making…
read moreGenerator, Europe’s fastest growing hostel brand, is excited to announce the launch of its newest design-inspired boutique property in one of Europe’s most architecturally astounding cities; Barcelona. With boutique hostels already in Berlin East, Copenhagen, Dublin, Hamburg, London and Venice and more on the way this summer in Berlin Mitte, Generator is offering a new level of style and comfort…
read moreThe Seville design from Stylematters is a contemporary twist on a vintage wing chair design. Equally in vogue whether you select a combination of the latest designer ranges of fabric, or opt for subtle, understated classics, and let the form do the talking. Our in-house designers introduced this new range in response to demand from customers in the restaurant and…
read moreUK Shower Manufacturer and Designer, Roman Limited have reported that their yearlong social media campaign, which saw them documenting a year in their life through photos, was a fantastic success.The company published a photo every working day throughout 2012 – there was a total of 252 working days for the company during 2012, so they titled the campaign Project 252.…
read moreScotscape Ltd is proud to announce the launch of a new product line at this year’s Ecobuild Exhibtion. Available in the UK for the first time, the SlimgreenWall system offers the perfect solution to cost effective interior vertical greening, in an aesthetically pleasing and easy to use unit.Exclusively available via Scotscape Ltd, the SlimgreenWall is perfect for use in offices,…
read morePPHE Hotel Group Limited, owner and operator of primarily full service upscale and lifestyle hotels including Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in Europe, has announced that it will extend its Park Plaza Histria Pula property bringing the room-count total to 368. The development is a close collaboration between PPHE Hotel Group and Arenaturist, which PPHE Hotel Group operates and part…
read moreCitigate Central Sydney has rebranded to Novotel Sydney Central, marking an exciting time for the hotel as it undertakes a major refurbishment, while the suburb of Haymarket is in the midst of one of the most progressive urban renewal plans the city has ever seen. With Frank Gehry’s landmark University of Technology, Sydney business building taking shape across from the…
read moreContra Curtains Ltd has recently completed the manufacture and installation of soft furnishings to 111 bedrooms and suites at The Ampersand Hotel, London.The luxury hotel rooms in Kensington are inspired by the local London neighbourhood, with the design of the rooms referencing five central concepts – botany, music, geometry, ornithology and astronomy. Contra supplied all of the soft furnishing items…
read moreApple Tree Group is targeting April 15 for the soft opening of the highly anticipated tented luxury lodge located in the heart of historic Bagan. Located near the eastern shore of the legendary Irrawaddy River, the property offers 85 air-conditioned rooms in three classes of accommodation, ranging from 261 square meters for the Courtyard Suite, to 72 square meters for…
read more14 rooms on the third floor of the Alton Towers Hotel are currently being refurbished with a new design. The rooms are expected to be finished in time for the opening of the theme park season in March.In keeping with the ‘Sir Algernon adventures’, the main theme that runs throughout the hotel, the new ‘adventure’ is his voyage into space.…
read moreFameed Khalique is delighted to introduce a new collection of leather wallcoverings from Studioart to the UK following its latest launch at Maison et Objet. As both sumptuous leather and 1960s tessellated patterns graced the catwalks of the fashion capitals in 2012, Fameed Khalique aims to translate and re-interpret these key trends into interiors for 2013.Fameed’s background in the leather…
read moreWith a reputation for delivering high quality IMO certified carpets, it is no wonder that Lano Flooring Solutions has partnered with Pullmantur, the largest Spain-based cruise line company in the world, and supplied over 135,000m2of woven axminster carpets for its fleet over the past six years.One of the most recent collaborations with Pullmantur has resulted in 15,000m2 of striking bespoke…
read moreThis magnificent modern building is designed for leisure, business, receptions and events for both local and international customers. Patrick Chmielewski, the hotel’s General Manager, gave us a guided tour.Soon guests will be able to reach their hotel by boat! Before long, the marina being built at the foot of the Pullman Wuxi New Lake hotel, will welcome guests’ boats. “It’s…
read moreThe boutique Grade II* listed four-star Wood Norton Hotel, Evesham, is now graced with just under 2,400 square metres of fine woven axminster and tufted carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial. As part of a £4million refurbishment aimed at restoring the hotel’s grandeur and injecting contemporary style, Vassen Design Ltd turned to the experienced hands of the Wilton Carpets Commercial design…
read moreThe Mere’s George Duncan Suite and its two boardrooms have been refurbished to the highest degree of specification, marking the final stage of the resort’s £15 million redevelopment. The Mere is now able to provide a greater choice of options for customers looking for smaller scale events within a luxurious and highly equipped environment. The George Duncan suite holds up…
read moreThe figures are impressive, with 2,500 rooms and 26,000 m2 of public areas refurbished and renovations that will last 30 months, and reflect the sheer scale of the project. Pullman has launched this unprecedented transformation known as “Pullman Paris Live” in the heart of France’s capital. This architectural revolution will allow it to unveil its new look as well as…
read moreUK based furniture designer and manufacturer Burgess Furniture is pleased to announce that we are again attending ScotHot at the SECC Glasgow from the 4th – 6th March 2013.Burgess has been at the forefront of banqueting and conference furniture design for over 50 years and is winner of a Queens Award for International Trade, an accolade we are very proud…
read moreThe Wandsworth Group has announced a significant strategic investment programme to enable further expansion following a £7 million cash injection into the business.The 108-year-old company is the longest established independent manufacturer of wiring accessories in the UK and has already announced a move to custom-fitted new premises in its home town of Woking, Surrey. The investment funds will enable The…
read moreMarriott International has recently announced the signing of seven management agreements with TCC Hotels Group which will see the US hospitality company operating seven TCC hotels across Thailand. These agreements make the TCC Hotels Group the largest owner of Marriott International hotels in Asia Pacific. The seven hotels are: • The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok to be rebranded as…
read moreBirmingham-based Heritage Silverware was on show at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France last week following a special collaboration with Simpson’s head chef, Adam Bennett.Adam represented the UK in the world final of Bocuse d’Or – finishing fourth overall, the UK’s highest-ever ranking in the competition – and won the title of best meat dish for his oak-smoked beef…
read moreLudovica and Roberto Palomba Picasso once said that the artist represented the élite of the servant classes. A hundred years on and my belief is that the artist has been usurped from this rôle by the designer. In the days of Picasso at the beginning of the Twentieth century the world was relatively simple visually. Photography had been around for…
read moreGreat Hotels of the World, the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, has acquired five new member properties to its collection.Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection – for the most luxurious hotels in the world Royal Garden Villas & Spa, Tenerife, Spain Situated in the beautiful region of Costa Adeje in Southern Tenerife, Royal Garden Villas & Spa is…
read moreHilton Worldwide and Bayview Hospitality Group (BHG) have announced that the landmark Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, which BHG recently acquired along with the hotel’s two restaurants, will become downtown Toronto’s first DoubleTree by Hilton. BHG will continue to operate the hotel when it converts to a DoubleTree by Hilton later this year.“Entering the downtown of a gateway city such as Toronto…
read moreDecorative electrical wiring accessories, audio and lighting controls manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has extended its Eurofix range, which offers complete flexibility for British and European overseas projects where a range of international appliances may be used, such as hotels. Eurofix plates contain European style apertures into which the various inserts can be clipped, yet are fitted in the usual way into…
read moreFollowing a meticulous and extensive multi-million dollar renovation, Hotel Bristol, one of Warsaw’s most iconic establishments, joins The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts’ ensemble of the world’s finest hotels. Owned by Starman Poland, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw marks the luxury brand’s first hotel in Poland, combining its authentic, artistic spirit and its cultural heritage with contemporary glamour…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the signing of Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center. Located in Greater Chicago directly adjacent to Oakbrook Center, one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in the United States, the 10-story building is set to undergo a $20 million transformation prior to its 2014 debut. Owned by RockBridge and managed by…
read moreUK Shower Manufacturer and Designer, Roman Limited, have re-launched their website with a new look and feel, along with incorporating a number of new features and sections.The homepage has received most of the attention and has been designed to allow visitors to quickly link through to the most popular sections on the website. These include the Showroom Locator, so visitors…
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