Hotel Designs Hotel Designsdesign-conscious supplied the new Unique chair to the newly developed Vialli Suite at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge.As a multi use entertainment area the Vialli suite can be used for Functions of all types & the Architects AFL wanted a modern chair that could work for all types of uses : A comfortable dining chair, a stylish meeting room chair,…
read moreNimirra Lighting’s new Toto & Bobbi table lamps, together with the Lennie LED combi wall light, makes a stylish complement to the ‘Edition One – Summer 2011’ lighting collection for hotel bedrooms and public areas.Standard Production: additional imagery together with full specifications can be found on our website for standard production. Bespoke production: from small to large quantities, all 3…
read moreIHG (InterContinental® Hotels Group) and the Real Estate Group RICSHER, S.A. de C.V. have opened the doors to the new Crowne Plaza Tuxpan, Mexico. The Crowne Plaza Tuxpan is in a prime location situated on Carretera a La Barra Rd Km 6.5 in La Calzada neighborhood. The hotel is at the edge of the spectacular Tuxpan River, distinguished by the…
read moreA master plan by Goettsch Partners (GP) has been selected as the winning scheme in the design competition for a prominent site in the new Pazhou district in Guangzhou, China. Three urban parcels form the triangular site, which is planned for seven buildings totaling 428,000 square meters. The client and developer is Poly Real Estate (Group) Co., Ltd., China’s leading…
read moreDecorative electrical wiring accessories manufacturer Hamilton Litestat is launching a brand new audio system at this year’s Decorex (stand J317). Showcased this year will be the new Mercury Multi-room Audio System – a simple-to-operate music system that gives the user complete control over how, when and where their music is played throughout the home. Up to four music sources are…
read moreEight decades after French architects imagined an exquisite mansion in the heart of Vietnam, their vision is now fulfilled as La Residence Hue Hotel and Spa joins the elite MGallery Collection — a collection of memorable and unique hotels by Accor.Introduced in 2008 by Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Vietnam, the hotels and resorts in the MGallery Collection…
read moreInternational hotel operator, Club Quarters, is developing a new hotel and restaurant scheme at Kingsway, London WC2. With an outdoor terrace to Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the 10,000 sq ft restaurant building and 160 room hotel development are currently on site and due to open early in 2012. Leisure property specialists Davis Coffer Lyons has been appointed by Club Quarters to…
read moreDecorex 2011 (25th – 28th September 2011) at The Royal Hospital Chelsea: (Stand A3) Focus SB will be launching its new hand finished Deckle Edge plate at this year’s Decorex Exhibition. The plate has feature edges and is designed to look like slate and would work with a number of interior design themes.The latest crazes in interior design fashions can…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the signing of four new Hampton by Hilton hotels in Turkey, as it expands its brand offering in what is a key development market for Hilton Worldwide, with 34 hotels either currently operating or under development in the country. The four new signings are: Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Kayasehir; Hampton by Hilton Rize; Hampton by…
read moreProject Brief The PAI Group was selected as the nominated supplier by interior designer Lorna Griffths of STS Design, to supply user-friendly, state-of-the-art, IT, AV and lighting solutions. The room control systems would need to be smart and stylish, in keeping with the hotel’s opulent decor.Client Overview The Royal Horseguards Hotel (Guoman Hotel Management) is a 5 star hotel located…
read moreThe 4-star Drayton Manor Hotel officially opened its doors to guests on Monday 15th August. Drayton Manor Theme Park’s Managing Director, Colin Bryan, Hotel Manager, Martin Wright and popular Thomas & Friends™ character, The Fat Controller, were at the launch to cut the ceremonial ribbon and welcome the hotel’s first guests personally. The hotel boasts 150-bedrooms, all of which have…
read moreCourtyard by Marriott, continues to gain popularity in the Indian market as the brand recently opened its seventh hotel, 179-room Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre. The opening today of Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre marks the third Marriott International hotel and the second Courtyard in the exciting Indian city. The Courtyard Pune City Centre is owned by The…
read moreSt Ermins, with its beautiful brick façade, has now undergone a major refurbishment. It has been modernised, upgrading the hotel from a 3* to a 4* deluxe hotel, with unique fabrics designed by Powerstrip, designers based in LA, working in close collaboration with Skopos Design. The exciting fabrics have strong design influences founded in the Arts and Crafts movement, drawing…
read moreDuring the period of May 28th to June 10th 2011 the 5-star explorer cruise liner MS HANSETIC, part of the Hapag Lloyd fleet, had to undergo regular maintanance works in a shipyard in Hamburg. As a part of these works all cabins and suites had been refurbished according to the contemporary designs of the German interior designer, Wilfried Köhnemann. All…
read moreDelicately illuminating the deep recessed ceiling of the Equus Bar at the Royal Horseguards Hotel London, suspended strings of clear acrylic shapes offer subtle sparkle to the bar and reception areas. Designed in collaboration with STS Design, to give a contemporary organic focus to the coffered ceiling with glints of bright light whilst highlighting the classic Victorian features, each recess…
read moreRadisson Blu Hotels & Resorts has launched a design contest in which they urge hopeful participants to design the ultimate hotel room. The contest is divided into three phases: 1. Select your favorite Radisson Blu Hotel 2. Create a Mood Board for the interior design of the room 3. Describe your Mood Board to support your vision The five most…
read moreThe organic movement that swept the food industry is manoeuvring into GHM’s spas, property by property, banishing chemically enhanced formulations for the purest, greenest product lines available.Starting this month in Chiang Mai, Thailand, GHM embarks on a spa-by-spa makeover, embracing new organic lines from Voya, Ila and SpaRitual and a green philosophy that deepens the hotel management group’s holistic bona…
read moreLano Carpets has unveiled its pioneering environmental policy, The Green Signature, with the aim of showing customers and suppliers that its intention to become a sustainable business works for everyone. Through reduction, recycling and rethinking, Lano Carpets is committed to environmental stewardship throughout the sourcing, manufacturing and distribution processes, with the clear intention of minimising its environmental impact through both…
read moreWilton Carpets Commercial has released a new catalogue displaying its entire collection of Ready to Go carpets. With 55 axminster and tufted designs in up to 10 colourways, this is the largest offering yet from the British manufacturer. Launching new woven axminster designs with Checkpoint and Melrose, as well as tufted Accolade, Zen and Twist40 ranges, the catalogue demonstrates the…
read moreNew restaurant, bar and F&B offering for Brighton hotel PURE Pop-up Restaurants & Events has announced a new partnership with The Royal York Hotel, Brighton. The collaboration, which will see a new F&B concept in every aspect of the boutique hotel from bespoke conference and banqueting menus and room service, to private dining in the Karaoke pods and a new…
read moreFollowing on from the business interest focused around the meeting of Premier Wen Jiabao with Prime Minister David Cameron earlier this month the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD) has announced a major collaboration which will see membership of the Society made available to designers throughout mainland China, Taiwan, Macao and Hong Kong.At a signing ceremony in Beijing on Tuesday 5…
read moreInverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI), the hotel management consultancy behind some of Scotland’s most luxurious hotels, has expanded its ever-growing portfolio with the acquisition of two new properties – Holm House in Cardiff and Albergo Villa Casanova in Tuscany.ICMI is currently enjoying phenomenal success with a number of hotels stretching from the corner of North West Sutherland to the central…
read moreWithin a contemporary ‘urban’ inspired interior created by Bennetts Associates for the latest Mint Hotel in Amsterdam, the bespoke guestroom lighting from Chelsom features clean lines in a brushed nickel finish, complemented by crisp cream cotton osier shades. Designed to be understated and unobtrusive, the bedside brackets feature a flat square back-plate with a perpendicular tube support. A matching table…
read moreRoman has added a bespoke frameless hinged door to their luxurious Sculptures range of enclosures. The bracing on the hinged door has been completely stripped away for true minimalist statement piece.The Bespoke Frameless Hinged Door has been carefully designed to complement modern bathroom décor and to meet the demand for frameless enclosures which offer a spa-like finish for the bathroom.…
read moreTravelodge has announced that it will be seeking to develop ‘Metro’ (small) style hotels, in prestigious locations and in office blocks across the UK; in a bid to meet the growing demands of its customers. These properties which will be between 20 to 40 rooms in size, will allow Travelodge to build small hotels in highly priced, much sought after…
read moreThe senior management team that will run the new 4-star 150-bedroom Drayton Manor Hotel, at Drayton Manor Theme Park, has been appointed and is all set for the opening on Monday 15th August.The team consists of Martin Wright, General Manager; Michelle Dean, Revenue Manager; Julia Freeman, Sales and Marketing Manager; Toni Higginbottom, Finance Manager; Stephanie Tandy, Human Resources Manager; Alan…
read moreIt is amazing what drops into the lap of government. Apart from too much of our money, ‘they’ have a habit of holding on to things acquired in times of National Emergency and not giving them back . One of the delights of this of course is that sometimes these properties become preserved and then shared with us ‘hoi polloi’.…
read moreSwissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to add another Russian hotel to its portfolio: the international hotel chain with Swiss Roots has signed a management contract for a deluxe hotel in the Russian city of Sochi. Sochi is renowned as a beach destination and due to the nearby Caucasus Mountains has been chosen as host city for the 2014 Winter Olympics.…
read moreAt Focus/11, get in on the design action This autumn, all eyes will be on London’s most inspirational interior event where industry professionals, media, design lovers and influencers discover the latest collections and get unparalleled access to world-renowned experts at design lectures and informed seminars.Over four days, Focus/11 provides a unique platform for world-class talent. The event showcases design excellence…
read moreOn July 1, 2011, Kempinski Hotels added a new premium class resort hotel with large meeting facilities located on the Black Sea coast to its international portfolio – Kempinski Grand Hotel Gelendzhik.Kempinski Grand Hotel Gelendzhik sits on the first line of the Black Sea coast, in Cape Tolstiy on Gelendzhik Bay. The 8 hectare site encompasses: five-star hotel with 379…
read moreThere has been a further jump in the number of suppliers of Trevira CS furnishing textiles among exhibitors at this year’s Comfortex in Leipzig in September. Around one quarter of the 143 companies feature in their programmes contract materials in the flame retardant branded fibres from Trevira. For Anke Vollenbröker, Head of Marketing & Business Development at Trevira, this important…
read moreThailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group recently marked a key milestone in the development of one of its pipeline projects, Amari Hua Hin, with a ‘topping off’ ceremony. Located in the perennially popular seaside town of Hua Hin, the new Amari is part of a mixed use development project which also features luxury, privately owned condominiums, set on 7.5acres. Scheduled to welcome…
read moreThe Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, one of New York City’s largest and most legendary hotels, has recently announced the completion of phase one of its $150 million renovation. During the first phase of the renovation, Sheraton’s flagship property completely renovated and expanded the size of 1,080 guest rooms and grand suites, added a state-of-the-art Cisco TelePresence™ Suite, and…
read moreMatthew Hancock, MP for West Suffolk is visiting The Jan Cavelle Furniture Company on Friday 29th July. The meeting is with Matthew, Jan and Theresa Foddering of Arevolution in the town and is to discuss a new enterprise initiative for the town, full details of which will be released over the coming weeks.Jan is a passionate supporter of British Enterprise.…
read moreWyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, has recently announced the opening of the first TRYP by Wyndham hotel in Colombia, the 140-room TRYP Medellín in Medellín, the country’s second-largest city. It becomes the brand’s fourteenth hotel in South America, joining properties in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. The 14-story, four-star, select-service TRYP Medellín is located on…
read moreAll luxury hotels of India’s leading hospitality chain, ITC Hotels, have been accorded the highest rating: LEED Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) making it the ‘greenest luxury hotel chain in the world’. This distinction is an endorsement of ITC Hotels’ credo of ‘Responsible Luxury’ – an ethos that integrates world class green best practices with contemporary design elements…
read moreInspired by the exciting modern lines of the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, the brief for the Mandara Spa interiors was to mirror the feel of the hotel with a contemporary twist, whilst maintaining the luxurious touch of Asia. The 700sq metre Mandara Spa offers guests a unique sensory experience, inviting you to escape your world, and indulge in a…
read moreIn my Miniview of the newly refurbished St. Ermins Hotel in London I bemoaned the fact that so many top London hotels are being refurbished by overseas interior design practices. In COO Jon Cummins Amerimar have a Chief Operating Officer who is not only not afraid to talk about design appointments but is willing to talk about design management and…
read moreThe Gigia series of lights use natural stone slabs that are applied onto a supporting structure. Available with single and double light emissions, the minimalistic architectural design will fit well into any contemporary design. Working with stone is a gesture full of significance, the titanic struggle between great forces lives on through the antique rituals of stone workmanship. Many of…
read moreWeisbrod-Zürrer launches new sound-absorbing curtains in Trevira CS The qualities of the new collection Silent Space are genuinely new and should fill a gap in the market. Textile designer Annette Douglas and Swiss weavers Weisbrod-Zürrer AG set themselves the by no means simple task to develop curtain materials that are excellent at absorbing sound, but at the same time are…
read more8Hotels has recently announced it has entered into a definitive long-term management agreement to operate a 96 room Pensione Hotel in Perth, WA. The property currently known as Aarons Hotel Perth will undergo a $3.5m refurbishment to all guest rooms and common areas and re – branded Pensione Hotel Perth. Pensione Hotel Perth is superbly located in the heart of…
read moreAs well as specialising in exterior furniture solutions for commercial and urban environments, The Modern Garden Company is able to supply a wide range of accessories including large scale pots and planters. Domani pots have been used extensively worldwide and featured in many award winning Chelsea show gardens, most recently the Lava Pots in Thomas Hoblyn’s Cornish Memories showgarden for…
read moreHaving created a landmark of its JW Marriott brand at Juhu in Mumbai, the business capital of India, Marriott International Inc., a global lodging leader, today repeats this extraordinary achievement in the city of Chandigarh with the launch of its JW Marriott Chandigarh – the first JW Marriott hotel in North India and the second in the country. This luxury…
read moreFormule 1, the brand that revolutionized budget travel, has introduced its new “Cocoon” room concept into Australia, with F1 hotels in Canberra, Campbelltown and Wentworthville the first to showcase the new rooms. F1 Campbelltown was the very first Formule 1 in Australia, and its refurbishment is well timed as Accor celebrates its 20th anniversary this month.The Cocoon Room provides a…
read moreFollowing the exciting news that emap’s IP policy is now going to be ramped up after meetings with ACID’s Dids Macdonald on behalf of the Spring & Autumn Fair IP Steering Group, a new layer of Intellectual property (IP) focus is being included in a confirmation letter to all exhibitors when they sign up to either exhibition, that they have…
read moreVilleroy & Boch is remodelling its project business with a completely new concept and an abundance of customized offers. To launch this concept Villeroy & Boch are proud to announce the opening of their first 360° Projects showroom in London. Cleverly segmented into four stages based on clearly defined pricing levels, each is colour coded to ensure easy navigation through…
read moreMarriott International brought its signature Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand to India’s state of Rajasthan with the opening of the 365-room Jaipur Marriott Hotel. With seven separate food and beverage outlets and 43,000 square feet of meeting space, the contemporary, stylish Jaipur Marriott is now the state’s largest hotel in terms of rooms and event space and is well on…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group announces two new key properties in the United Arab Emirates: The Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai featuring 471 rooms and the Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah Dibba with 257 rooms – both managed by JAL in the past – will be operated under the group’s successful core brand with immediate effect. The hotels are owned by ACICO Industries…
read moreEllenborough Park is a Grade ll listed building set in a magnificent position in the Cotswolds, overlooking the famous Cheltenham Racecourse, and Contra Curtains Ltd is delighted to announce its involvement on such a prestigious project.Working with internationally acclaimed designer Nina Campbell, Contra provided all soft furnishing items to the hotels 62 luxury bedrooms, including 4 suites. All bedrooms offer…
read moreMark Fuller, Andy Taylor and Concept Venues are proud to announce the launch of Embassy Dubai situated within the new Grosvenor House Hotel. The exciting new venture is scheduled to open in September 2011 with a grand launch event in November 2011.Embassy Dubai will be spread across the top floors of Tower Two, Grosvenor House’s second tower of imperial accommodation…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport – Old Town after a $2 million conversion. Conveniently located just minutes from San Diego International Airport, the three-floor hotel has 123 guest rooms featuring seven suites with Jacuzzi tubs and sitting areas. The hotel is hiring 35 employees, ranging from front desk…
read moreThe latest addition to the ever popular Subway collection offers innovative technology, smart design and sleek cabinetry finishes. The new range now not only includes over twenty different types of basins but a shower, bath, and a wall-mounted toilet. The redesigned Subway basins are the real hero products of the range, presenting iconic curved or angular choices that are unique…
read moreThe Client brief was to create a relaxed and stylish environment, in keeping with London Bridge Hotel’s established reputation. The Quarter Bar & Lounge will provide tapas, shared platters and serve afternoon tea to hotel residents and the general public. Interiors Director, Tim Burford and Designer Lucy Robinson chose different textures and warm palettes to soften and add charm to…
read moreWhilst football is often said to be a game of two halves, Chapmans Peak hotel, known popularly locally simply as ‘Chappies’, is a hotel of two halves. On the left is the original pub much changed since it was built in 1903, whilst on the right is the new four star bedroom extension complete with suites, balconied bedrooms and the…
read moreReally I was too early. I had a map but turned the wrong way out of the tube, eventually arriving ahead of a lorry of building supplies reversing into the service alley – a service alley still full of hard hats and scaffold poles. This £30 million/$50 million rebuild (that’s what it is indeed, not just simple refurb) has not,…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, adds a further Park Inn flagship to its UK-portfolio and announces the Park Inn London Wembley. The 235 rooms-property is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q2 2012.Park Inn London Wembley will be a mid-market hotel located 6 km away from central London on Olympic Way, a…
read moreTravelodge and PRUPIM are delighted to announce the acquisition of the former four star Mercure London Gatwick Airport hotel. The 257 room hotel will undergo a significant refurbishment and expansion programme to convert the hotel in line with the Travelodge brand. This investment will include refurbishing the rooms and updating the reception area alongside the conversion of the hotel’s 11…
read moreAt a ‘Design for Growth’ Summit held at the Design Council over 150 representatives from the world of design, government and industry, and hundreds more online, heard Universities and Science Minister David Willetts confirm that, “Design forms an integral part of the Government’s plans for innovation and growth and it will be a prominent feature in our upcoming Research and…
read moreLano Flooring Solutions has provided bespoke axminster carpets for the bedrooms and corridors of one of the flooring industry’s most well known venues, The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. Under the operation of the Barcelo Hotel Group, The Majestic Hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment since a disastrous fire took hold on one side of the Victorian landmark in the centre of the…
read moreThe new aptly named My Nature collection from Villeroy & Boch combines organic shaped sanitaryware with chestnut wood finished furniture and floral detailing, offering a look that is reminiscent of the natural world. The collection boasts innovative technology, flexible accessories and multiple design options, allowing you to create a bathroom as individual as you are. The freestanding boat-like bath is…
read moreMarriott International has announced it has reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture with SAMHI Hotels Pvt Ltd., a hotel and investment company based in New Delhi, to launch Fairfield by Marriott, a new hotel prototype designed specifically for the growing Indian business traveler segment. The venture is expected to bring 2,500 guest rooms and approximately 15 moderate-tier…
read moreSt Mary’s College of the University of Durham was founded in 1899. It is the only Durham college to be established in the 19th Century and has a long and distinguished history. Originally women only, it was the last of the university’s colleges to go totally mixed in 2005, ending over a hundred years of tradition. The neo-classical buildings, designed…
read moreMarket-leading contract lighting specialists Chelsom have opened in the Far East, trading as ‘Chelsom Hong Kong Ltd’. The exciting move has been prompted by sustained overseas sales growth with exports to 70 countries now representing 35% of the company’s turnover. The base will initially be an administrative one, but will expand to include a sales operation in the near future.…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, has received a Design Guild Mark by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers for the second year running. This time the coveted award is for the striking Lima dining chair. Despite an extensive list of submissions, the twelve-strong judging panel only selected eleven products to receive the annual accolade. As explained…
read moreNumirra Lighting has begun the launch of its Summer2011 lighting collection. The Echo LED Reading Light 1w LED flexi arm reading light with concealed fixings, remote driver, metal on/off toggle switch and polished chrome finish. The Zain Table Lamp Wooden table lamp with a chocolate stain, polished nickel detail, in-line switch and Opal silk rectangular shade.The Boon Desk Lamp Polished…
read moreYou generally know what to expect when you stay at an hotel; the basics (bed, bathroom and breakfast) and the ‘perks’, depending on where you stay and what star rating the hotel is, which include things like free wi-fi. Staying at one of the four Roomzzz Aparthotels in the UK, (the Roomzzz Aparthotel Manchester) you can expect a fusion of…
read moreRising from an ancient north African capital, an oasis worlds away and yet easily accessed from major European gateways is now welcoming sun seekers, romantics, adventurers, spa aficionados, history buffs, gourmands, intrepid shoppers and fun-loving families. Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech is a 40-acre (16 hectare) walled resort within Morocco’s most exciting city, with 141 rooms and suites, three dining options…
read moreMarriott International plans to introduce its Residence Inn by Marriott lodging brand for extended stay travelers in Bahrain later this year, under a long term management agreement with International Trading And Investment Co. W.L.L. The 78-unit property will open in the Juffair district of Manama and will be the first Residence Inn-branded property in the Middle East. Late last year,…
read moreAfter undergoing an intensive refurbishment of approximately €30 Million within a period of almost 2 years, the Hilton Hotel Mainz has been transformed into a modern superior hotel.In total 431 rooms and 5 conference rooms have been fitted out with the latest energy saving technologies, according to the concept of architects Kirstein & Rischmann and Dörflinger engineers. For the implementation…
read moreThe luxury accommodation brand Roomzzz Aparthotel, known for their dedication to innovative expansion techniques are riding high on the crest of the wave securing a flurry of new franchise partners. The timely accreditation comes with the announcement revealing the location of two new Roomzzz Aparthotel sites in Bristol and East London. The two new sites will operate as franchises of…
read moreLeading UK shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has welcomed a new addition to their Export Team. Angela Arundel joins Roman’s Export team as Export Sales Executive.Angela brings three languages to the department including French, German and Spanish. Angela has previously worked in a similar role in the manufacturing sector, but more recently has been teaching languages in local schools. Angela…
read moreMorgan Furniture, the design-led British manufacturer of contract furniture, has supplied an exciting product mix to the new day and stay spa, Lifehouse Spa, in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex. Sitting calmly within its setting of 130 acres, 12 acres of which are historically important Grade II listed gardens, the Lifehouse building is designed around a series of courtyards to bring the outside…
read moreTravelodge has recently celebrated the official opening of its first hotel in Ramsgate. The new 68-room hotel located on the Royal Parade was officially opened by the Mayor of Ramsgate, local MP Laura Sandys, Miss Ramsgate and Travelodge’s Managing Director Paul Harvey on the 17th June 2011. The new Ramsgate Travelodge used to be the former three star Kent International…
read moreThe recently-opened Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires, an initiative of Spain’s Grupo Regina Hoteles, a member of Epoque Hotels, introduces an innovative concept to Argentina: the Large Boutique Hotel. Unlike traditional boutique establishments, which offer only up to around 30 rooms, the Hotel Pulitzer combines a personalized touch, matchless service and contemporary interior design in a large design hotel providing 104…
read morePhase two of the Majestic Harrogate project was completed on Friday 27th of May 2011 by Decor:Fusion. The programme included a bespoke bar with emphasis on the design remaining sympathetic to its grand surroundings whilst incorporating a contemporary element. This was achieved using rich walnut and black Corrian finishes offset by silk wallpaper and purple spot lights. The finishing touch…
read moreLeicester Square is being reconstructed. Trees are boxed in for protection as the whole square gets a makeover ready for the Olympics, which I hear rumoured are coming to London. Starwood’s timing is right, although they are slightly later than scheduled, with plenty of time to work out the gremlins and get themselves in fine working order for the Great…
read morePremier Inn has announced that it is building the UK’s first hotel with floating bedrooms.The hotel, in London’s entertainment heart at number 1 Leicester Square, will feature 84 bedrooms which ‘float’ on thick engineered neoprene pads so that noise from the Square and a nightclub below does not disturb guests. The innovative bedroom design has been created by an expert…
read moreTanzania’s 12th Annual Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair in Arusha The recently renovated five -star Mount Meru Hotel hosted the kick-off cocktail reception for Tanzania’s 12th annual Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair in Arusha. Karibu, which took place from June 3rd to the 5th, is the largest travel industry event in East Africa. The travel fair has become “the place…
read moreWilton Carpets Commercial is helping the Imperial hotel embrace the swinging 60s with a stunning bespoke woven carpet featuring throughout the bar of the Imperial Hotel in London’s Holborn district.The flagship of the Imperial Hotel Group, with 10 other hotels within central London, the Imperial has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment that plays homage to the 1960s building delivering an…
read moreThere’s a recurring complaint from guests at the newest five-star hotel in Cambodia: They wish they could stay longer!Only two months into its official opening, the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra collected its first accolade, a 2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award, for earning consistently high ratings from members of the popular travel website. The 201-room hotel currently holds a 4.5…
read moreThis month saw three generations of the Missoni family join a host of International guests and media for the launch of Hotel Missoni Kuwait. Rosita Missoni, Angela Missoni and Teresa Missoni were all in Kuwait to support the latest Hotel Missoni launch and to host a decadent Grand Opening event.Kuwait is the second hotel location for the Hotel Missoni brand…
read moreRHA Furniture at Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter RHA were delighted to work with Southerhay House Hotel to contribute in the furnishing of their beautiful Georgian Grade II* building. The elegant dining room features the eye catching Cafe chair in a modern Pantone colour finish & leather upholstered seats. The custom made dining tables display veneered oak tops with an…
read moreWith no need for attachment clips, Simple-Fit skirting from Forbes Group is a quick and effective way to dress your table, providing a professional finish in minutes. Made of gently gathered panels attached to a plain stretch topper it is easy to fit, always centered and levelled, saving you time and increasing your staff efficiency when setting up for important…
read moreThe classic Comfort brand family of hotels, the same that has provided American travelers with pleasant accommodations for 30 years, is about to get a whole new look and feel. Announced in May at Choice Hotels International’s annual convention in Boston, the company’s Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands have both unveiled an entirely new design aimed at making the…
read moreOn the 2nd June 2011, the Hotel Schiller, an historic boutique hotel in Lucerne, Switzerland celebrates the completion of its restoration and rebranding as the Renaissance Lucerne Hotel under a franchise agreement with Hotel Schiller Betriebe AG. The Renaissance Lucerne Hotel, housed in a century-old City Palais and situated in the heart of Lucerne, is located only a stone’s throw…
read moreIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the opening of the new Holiday Inn Birmingham-Hoover to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. The hotel has hired more than 30 employees to fill various positions throughout the hotel from front desk and sales to housekeeping and maintenance. The five-story hotel features 112 rooms, including two suites, and is located…
read moreDesigned by award-winning Hong Kong architect Antony Chan, the 32-storey Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus, a member of Epoque Hotels, intends to create an all-new urban hotel experience. Efficient, practical and stylish, most of the 90 value-for-money rooms boast panoramic views of Hong Kong’s world-famous Victoria Harbour.“Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus offers visitors the best of both worlds”, says Calvin…
read moreThe Spa at the Twelve Apostles Hotel in Cape Town will relaunch in August with a completely fresh identity and new management. The Spa’s neutral palette and natural look will be in keeping with the award-winning spas at sister properties The Oyster Box in Umhlanga and Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg, which are all operated…
read morethe global leader in supplying connectivity products to the hospitality industry is pleased to announce Cairn Group has chosen to include its premier product MediaHub HD product as part of their guestroom entertainment centre for the Holiday Inn Newcastle Upon Tyne and Scotch Corner Holiday Inn properties.Owned and managed by the Cairn Hotel Group, the hotels have undergone major refurbishment…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently announced the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah, the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the United Arab Emirates. Located in the heart of the Al Nakeel business district and just minutes away from the beach, this newly built, upscale, full-service hotel offers modern ambiance; extensive amenities; and warm, welcoming hospitality.Ras al Khaimah,…
read moreStriking large-scale contemporary interpretations of traditional and classical patterns mark Virtue by Wilton Carpets Commercial as a range of true integrity. From the lavish damask of Florentine and the floral flourishes of Pomegranate and Chrysanthemum to the tartan of Dunkeld and the intricate geometric of Woodland, the Virtue collection offers 18 designs that will add an air of sophistication to…
read moreYTL Hotels is proud to announce the full opening of the much anticipated Shook! Shanghai, following its soft-opening in May. Located in Shanghai’s The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, formerly the iconic Palace Hotel, the perpetual motion restaurant Shook!, along with Time Bar and The Swatch Art Peace Hotel Terrace, is now among contemporary Shanghai’s most unique and compelling dining and…
read moreThe city striving to become the world’s greenest metropolis by 2020 is getting a hotel to match. Greater Vancouver will become the site of Canada’s first Element, the trailblazer in eco-conscious hospitality from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Set to welcome guests in 2014, Element Vancouver Metrotown is owned by Bosa Properties and will be managed by Atlific Hotels.…
read moreSituated on a private peninsula on Blue Lagoon, the Miami Airport Hilton is embarking on a new voyage – a complete makeover of the hotel’s 500 guest rooms and suites, guest elevators and a new fitness center; all expected to be completed by Fall 2011. To accent the natural beauty outside the hotels doorsteps, the rejuvenation project will blend tropical…
read moreThistle Hotels has recently announced the appointment of Alistair Risk as General Manager of The Atlantic Tower hotel. In this role, he will oversee the day-to-day management of the hotel and its staff and will be responsible for raising its profile as one of Liverpool’s leading hotels. Risk brings a wealth of experience to the role, built up over the…
read moreNovotel Auckland Airport was officially opened on May 26th by, in a traditional dawn ceremony. The launch of the innovative hotel – just 50 metres from the international terminal – comes just over 100 days from the kick-off of the World Cup, and will provide a huge confidence boost to New Zealand tourism after the devastating Christchurch earthquake earlier this…
read moreTo reinforce its long-term commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner, Hypnos has pledged that it will further minimise its carbon footprint through the introduction of a carbon offsetting programme, that will see Hypnos partner with Tree Appeal to offset the CO2 emissions generated by its international business activities. Hypnos, a family-run British company, has been manufacturing luxury…
read moreJust 6 weeks after opening The Lion at Settle has been awarded a much prized 4 star Inn grading by the AA.The Lion re-launched in late March after a £400k development programme including a complete refurbishment of all rooms. It’s one of the founding members of the new Thwaites Inns of Character – and the second one in North Yorkshire,…
read moreDuring the Middle Ages in the wealthiest of homes, was the beginning of a textile revolution. Today we think of Upholstery as soft furnishings, comprising covering of chairs and sofas, fabric walling and padded cushions.However upholstery is an ancient art that dates back to antiquity specifically since ancient Egypt in 1450 BC. The archaeologists found fragments of tapestry in the…
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