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The Generation Companies, a North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels is partnering with Lakeshore Hospitality on the new Candlewood Suites Tallahassee, Florida, US. The mid-priced hotel, which opened this month, is owned by Lakeshore Hospitality and managed by Generation.The brand new 114-room hotel provides an amenity package, including free wireless and wired internet service,…

Part of the new range of luminaires from energy saving experts Megaman is Torch, a wall mounted uplighter that provides perfect illumination for a variety of environments.The IP44 rated Torch is designed for use with the company’s compact GX53 range of palm-sized lamps, which have a diameter of 75mm and provide a low profile, energy efficient alternative to halogen lamps.…

Classic Furniture has improved its methods so that the company is now recognised as a green business.The production practices that Classic Furniture uses are all environmentally friendly, ensuring that the processes the company undertakes to refurnish, reclaim and recycle also contribute to benefiting the environment. The wood Classic Furniture uses comes from sustainable and properly managed sources and the company…

South Africa’s Jozini Tiger Lodge opens this month offering luxury in the untouched African bush.The carefully designed accommodation, emphasises the natural environment, comprises 60 thatched, spacious double bedrooms strategically designed along the Lebombo range with exceptional and varied catering options. The lodge is built on the Jozini dam, in Maputoland, northern Kzn and nestles in the world acclaimed Pongola nature…

The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its 90th Park Inn hotel and the 26th Park Inn in the UK – the 137-room Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea.Located on the Western Esplanade on the seafront of Southend-on-Sea in Essex, the hotel is housed within a conversion of the ‘Palace’ building. The hotel is in the tourist area overlooking the Thames Estuary and…

The Rezidor Hotel Group is to open a Radisson Blu Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey which will feature 194 rooms. is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2011. The hotel is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of next year. Ant Yapı, the owner of the new property, is one of the 70 biggest construction companies in the…

Embassy Suites Hotels thas opened the Embassy Suites Savannah-Airport, the first full service hotel off the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) exit 104.The hotel features Georgia’s first Flying Spoons, Embassy Suites’ new restaurant concept, and the brand’s innovative and cost-effective Design Option III Prototype. Located at 145 West Mulberry Blvd, the all-suites property is five minutes from the Savannah/Hilton Head…

For the upcoming Spring /Summer 2010 season Planika has prepared a special offer for hotel and spa interiors. The idea behind it was to enable the hotels to distinguish their offer on this highly competitive market and to introduce the smokeless fire into all commercial spaces. Planika’s products allow the use of fire, which – in contrast to traditional fireplaces…

Dernier & Hamlyn has replicated eleven Georgian Colza style wall bracket light fittings for the recently constructed Howard Theatre at the University of Cambridge’s Downing College. The three arm light fittings were cast in brass and finished with a bronze effect and feature shades with clear inner glass and sandblasted outer glass . Quinlan and Francis Terry, Roger Barrell said:…

Amari, a Thailand hotel management company, has revealed a strategic joint venture partnership with Mandeep S Lamba, previously the Managing Director and Founder of Ten Hotels Pvt Ltd, a hospitality management company headquartered in Gurgaon, New Delhi, to launch Amari India. This new development is in line with Amari’s recently announced plans to position itself as one of the leading…

The new 79-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson SM Tucson City Centre has welcomed its first guests.The 100 per cent non-smoking hotel features the brand’s new interior design package and offers a variety of guest room styles including standard rooms, studio suites, one bedroom suites and Jacuzzi rooms. Country Inn & Suites, Tucson City Centre, general manager, David Pavlik…

Working alongside Rare architecture & design, Philip Cowan interiors are to make, supply and install curtains, voiles, roller blinds and bed-end throws for the east London refurbishment. The property will offer a range of hotel bedrooms and apartments along with a unique restaurant ‘Viajante’, bar, leisure facilities and conference & banqueting rooms. The hotel is situated in Patriots Square, Bethnal…

The Kimberly Hotel has revealed its new roof top lounge, called Upstairs. The bar is more than 900sqm and has 360 degree views with retactable glass ceilings and walls.The floors are heated and there is a main room that will be kept warm in the winter and will be sunny in the summer. The Upstairs is designed by the AIA…

ABode hotels, the boutique hotel group, founded by greetings cards entrepreneur, Andrew Brownsword and Michelin-starred chef, Michael Caines MBE, announces aims to double its property portfolio over the next coming years.The group, which opens its sixth property in Chester in April this year, aims to expand to establish a chain of 15 properties in strategic locations across the UK. ABode’s…

Like all models from the popular and inspirational Hotech line, ‘Chagall’ was created to bring life and high-design to any home or venue. Be it a bathroom, kitchen or hallway, ‘Chagall’ fulfils more than the practical requirement of heating. True, its generous heat output of 1280 watts ensures radiant warmth but the real selling point is its art-like aesthetics.Unlike anything…

I started the decade in practice working on new four and five star hotels, an involvement I’d had for over twenty years. Strangely I think as an observer I have understood the development and branding issues that have dogged hotels and hotel designers rather better from a distance than I might have done had I still been at the ‘coalface’.…

Interior design is all about the treatment of interior space, and some of the most magnificent interior spaces are contained in our religious buildings. Interior designers are also concerned with the reuse and re-functioning of spaces, and through history religious spaces have been modified to reflect the religious philosophies of their times.St. Giles has been the cathedral kirk in Edinburgh…

A North East bathroom pod manufacturer is transferring operations from its parent company in Denmark to Northumberland, creating over 80 new jobs.EJ Badekabiner Ltd (EJB), a UK subsidiary of Danish group E J Badekabiner Holding, specialises in the manufacture of concrete and steel bathroom pods – a fully fitted unit which includes tiling, electrics and plumbing – to a large…

The South African government is to conduct a survey to find out whether hotels are ripping off guests in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup event to be held in June and July this year. It is alleged that hotel groups have been inflating accommodation prices in the lead up to the event and the South African…

As part of its 2010 Création Baumann has launched four new curtain fabrics. As ‘four highly unusual and poetic works of art’, the design features a white paper like fleece texture. They are dedicated to three dimensionality and laser cutting, and play with light and shade. The elaborately finished crystalline texture of ‘Elements’ is reminiscent of a honeycomb grid, whilst…

A Holiday Inn hotel opened at the Disney amusement park in Orlando, Florida, US, last week after a refurbishment.The hotel features 323 rooms, as well as a fitness complex, a jogging and exercise path, a heated swimming pool and connected lap pool, an outdoor hot tub and sun deck, and a game room. The hotel also has a dining facility,…

Professionals in the soft furnishings industry can now track the latest news from Cliq Designs on Twitter.The Preston based soft furnishings designer and manufacturer has created a page on the social networking site at http://twitter.com/cliqdesigns that will enable the company to issue news and information on a targeted basis. Cliq’s Twitter feed will include news about new products and new…

Chesterfield’s only 4 star hotel aims to bring contemporary Spanish flair to Derbyshire in 2010.A new £20million hotel will open in Chesterfield later this year. It will be the town’s only 4-star hotel, where visitors will be able to enjoy unrivalled luxury accommodation and state-of-the-art facilities. The new development offers 100 bedrooms complete with modern technology, facilities for weddings, 176…

Craster will be exhibiting at Hotelympia (Stand no: S1825), the leading trade event for the hospitality industry. Craster is a preferred product development and manufacturing partner for many of the world’s leading hotel and restaurant groups. Craster is pleased to announce a new addition to their designs with their development of a new type of technology, in the form of…

Following last year’s success, Wrights Fine Furniture has many projects planned for 2010. A lot of the company’s existing customers, mainly schools, colleges, are looking to refurbish their canteens and refectories. The fast food industry seems to have picked up and many have placed orders for new furniture in either existing restaurants or part of an expansion program. Retro 1950s…

Owner Waldeck Capital LLC, project developer Raiffeisen Evolution and the hotel’s operating company The Rocco Forte Collection have announced that The Augustine in Prague has been nominated for a prestigious MIPIM award, in the Hotels & Tourism Resorts category. The nomination celebrates the challenge of restoring more than 800 years of art and architecture in creating The Augustine, in line…

“Dimmer” is the flame retardant is a black out fabric which has been supplemented with a new design.The graphic pattern of “Spot” conjures a tromp l’oeil effect with light reflexes on the fabric. The Freetime series was also strengthened with two new check prints. Owing to their water repellent surface, it is suitable for exterior as well as interior furnishing…

Digital Glass London is using the Surface Design Show 2010 to showcase its groundbreaking decorative and energy efficient innovation that can dramatically enhance glass in any location.Architects, designers, specifiers and contractors will have the opportunity to see firsthand how ordinary flat glass can be transformed into inspirational designs to improve any internal or external setting. Using patented manufacturing technology, Digital…

In the eleventh edition of Candela, Baulmann has once again put together a range of different projects that are as rich in contrast as they are impressive. The projects range from the wine salesroom to the hotel and its ambience. There are also different decor themes such as ‘far eastern’ and ‘British’. The projects include the Crowne Plaza Towers –…

Renowned for its comprehensive range of decorative electrical wiring accessories and lighting controls, Hamilton Litestat has a design and finish to suit every style of interior from ultra contemporary to heritage restoration.Hamilton’s in-house team of product developers and designers also regularly work on bespoke commissions for interiors that have specialist requirements. This plate [pictured] was specially engraved to the hospitality…

James Park Associates (JPA), the London and Singapore-based design practice is unveiling its latest work for Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces.The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai is reopening following a multi-million pound refurbishment that was required after large parts of the hotel were damaged in 2008’s terrorist attacks. JPA was engaged to carry out refurbishment and renovation in many…

Holiday Inn Barrie Hotel & Conference Centre in ONtario, Canada announced today the culmination of a multi-million hotel renovation project. The investment is part of a US$1b brand-wide global revitalization effort to showcase a more contemporary look and feel that will eventually feature new corporate branding and signage. The full renovation which began in October 2009 included remodeling the lobby…

Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International is undergoing a global expansion and has reached a new milestone with the company’s first ever entrance into Poland. With six newly added properties, this move reinforces and further demonstrates Choice Hotels commitment to grow its portfolio throughout the European market. These newly added hotels are owned and managed by Poland’s leading real estate…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it will be looking into a redevelopment plan for the 665-room Sheraton Manhattan at Times Square in New York City.The company is exploring a variety of options to maximize the long-term value of this significant asset which occupies 395,000 sq ft of real estate, covering a full city block, bounded by…

The Création Baumann design team has taken inspiration from contemporary men’s fashion for its new range of curtain and upholstery fabric.Classic suit patterns, such as herringbone and houndstooth and cord fabrics are entering the world of furnishing in a fresh interpretation. The collection is available in natural hues and tones of sand as well as in the colours of contemporary…

Leading Hotels of the World member ‘Hotel de l’Europe’ became the first 5 star certified hotel of the Green Key Program in Amsterdam, The Netherlands a few years ago. Baulmann Leuchten has recently become involved with the chain.The Deluxe hotel in the city center of Amsterdam was awarded for its outstanding commitment to environmental performance. They even got the highest…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that the Minneapolis-based Chambers has joined Le Méridien. The addition will increase the brand’s footprint by 10 hotels in North America.Chambers was opened in 2006 by art collector Ralph Burnet and is considered one of the world’s top art hotels, which features more than 250 original artworks by noted artists such as…

Philip Cowan Interiors has proudly announced the completion of the manufacture, supply and installation of curtains and soft furnishings throughout London’s newest Eco Hotel.Rafayel on the Left Bank is a luxury green hotel located in Battersea’s award-winning Falcon Wharf Development. Rafayel was created to set a new standard for London, proving that top hotels can reduce their environmental impact without…

RGCA are officially launching its new table range, The Dorchester & Alvis this monthThey have been designed to offer subtle design features as well as an alternative to the standard square, rectangular or circular tables. The legs and rails are all solid Beech, the tops veneered and the polish has a twin pack catalyst finish suitable for contract use, available…

Just eight months after its grand opening, the 4-star hotel andel’s in Łódź has already received its fourth award.The Polish property has been recognised at Interior Awards from US-based Contract Magazine in New York for its outstanding design. The andel’s Łódź won the award in the category of “Adaptive Re-Use” for the transformation of an existing historical building into an…

My partner wanted to look at the Eco-Home exhibition, a show in the temporary exhibition space of the Geffrye Museum in Kingsland Road, east London, so we took a trip back in time to Hackney. I was shocked how long it had been since my last visit to this lovely museum, and delighted to see how Lottery money had enabled…

Forbes Group Ltd will be exhibiting for the first time under its new name in the middle east at the Gulfood Exhibition in Dubai from 21-24th February 2010.Forbes has in the past supplied hotels, conference centres and prestigious sporting venues in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and India. Besides Forbes’ products including table skirting, conference cloth, restaurant skirting and hospitality furniture…

Wyndham Vacation Ownership, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies has announced it has welcomed its first Club Wyndham Plus owners to its highly anticipated urban property – Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbour.In development for more than three years, this 250-unit resort is the company’s second resort in the popular Washington D.C. market, joining Wyndham Old Town…

Carlson Hotels and The Mayapada Group have revealed their partnership to bring luxury brand Regent to Indonesia. Scheduled to open in 2011, The Regent Bali opening comes after Carlson Hotels announced that it will open a Regent property in Gurgaon, India. The Regent Bali will be located on Sanur Beach and each of the 110 rooms will feature Balinese-inspired décor.…

The Swissôtel Métropole in Geneva just completed a new phase of its renovation program including its large suites and conference rooms.Following the successful renovation of its Grand Quai restaurant last year, the hotel chose local designer Fiona Pont to renovate the accommodations and conference space. The style is contemporary: an ‘urban chic’ design with different color schemes from black and…

Al Fresco furniture after all that snow? Yes, now is the time to think about the summer and your clients needs for outdoor furniture.Rha have a comprehensive range shown on their web site covering all applications and budgets. A new addition to the collection is ‘Orbit’ which ticks all the boxes in regards to price, quality and design. Designed by…

AYANA Resort and Spa Bali has re-opened Damar Terrace restaurant following renovations by Yasuhiro Koichi.Koichi’s trademark style is reflected in the combination of traditional materials, motifs and colours, set off by cutting-edge lighting and clean modern lines softened by tranquil lotus ponds. The central thatch-roofed bale (open-air gazebo) features a large carved wooden dragon suspended dramatically above a bar made…

The Village Market Hotel, located in the heart of Nairobi’s Gigiri district is Africa’s newest luxurious boutique hotel.The Kenyan architect, Meghraz Ehsani, who first conceptualized the now world-renowned Village Market with his brother Hamed, is a visionary who is changing the face of Nairobi. After the Village Market won the coveted International Council of Shopping Centers’ Design Award, he began…

Hilton Worldwide has signed a Management Agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Granada Investment Centre established by General Organisation for Social Insurance (GOSI) for the first Hilton branded property in Riyadh scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2013. Located on Riyadh’s Eastern Ring Road, linking King Khalid International Airport with the downtown area, the new-build Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residence…

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will open its first family destination resort in Hawaii on its 21-acre oceanfront property, located at the Ko Olina Resort & Marina development on the western side of Oahu. Scheduled to open in 2011, the new family friendly destination will overlook lagoons and beaches and is planned to include 350 hotel rooms and 480 Disney…

Denihan Hospitality Group (DHG) has announced the summer 2010 opening of The James New York.The newly built hotel features 114 guestrooms and suites with unobstructed views of Manhattan. DHG was awarded the management contract for The James New York by owner and developer Brack Capital Real Estate (BCRE). Shai Shamir of BCRE said, “The James brand signifies a modern version…

Viceroy Hotel Group has taken over as operator of the Los Angeles luxury hotel, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills. The 119-room property, managed by Raffles Hotels and Resorts since 2000 as Raffles L’Ermitage, was recently acquired by a private investor for an undisclosed sum from Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. VHG will assume management of the property today, operating it for the interim…

Heating company, Aestus, adds yet another inspiring design to its portfolio of luxury radiators and towel rails.Renowned for its innovative contribution to the UK heating market, Aestus is pleased to announce the arrival of ‘Paxton’, a highly contemporary addition that pushes the boundaries of design and innovation. Launched in January 2010, ‘Paxton’ brings style and heat harmoniously to the modern…

Formerly a traditional sea side hotel, St Brides Spa Hotel has been transformed into a luxury escape retreat with stylish contemporary décor and artwork throughout, thanks to CS Contract Furniture.Originally a complete refurbishment project started in 2004, all 34 bedrooms, reception area, bar and public areas were completed in 2006. St Brides Spa Hotel has recently expanded room capacity by…

Häfele UK have expanded its Startec range of architectural hardware to include a new range of budget glass door patch fittings.The range is designed for 10 or 12mm toughened glass doors and has options to incorporate fixed glass as overpanels and side panels, and are available in a satin or polished stainless steel finish Doors up to 80kgs can be…

Hilton Worldwide has signed two franchise agreements for Doubletree by Hilton hotels in Turkey. One of the new hotels will be located in Istanbul and a second in Cappadocia and are anticipated to open in mid 2010. This latest announcement marks Doubletree by Hilton’s entry into the Turkish market, the continued growth of Hilton Worldwide in Europe, and the further…

Frank Hudson is launching seven new collections at the Interiors Show, NEC Birmingham, 24 -27 January 2010.The new Chesterfield bed (pictured) is a take on traditional values, quality and indulgence. The Casablanca and Beach House Collections have drawn inspiration from exotic and far away dreamy locations. You may be surprised and delighted to see what else is on offer to…

Orient-Express Hotels is to aquire the Grand Hotel Timeo and the Villa Sant’Andrea in Sicily, Italy.Upon acquisition, Orient-Express Hotels will close both hotels, as it does its existing Italian properties over winter, and upgrade key facilities, such as bathrooms and the spa. The hotels will reopen to Orient-Express standard for the 2010 summer season. Built in 1873, the Grand Hotel…

New at Andy Thornton is Oria, a fresh and exciting dining side chair from their 2010 contract furniture collection.A stylish update on a modern classic, Oria side chairs feature a practical leather front, and strikingly attractive flat woven loom back. A great hotel chair in a classic style which will complement most venues, Oria side chairs also feature solid oak…

Premier Inn has now opened its third site within the Gulf region at Premier Inn Dubai International Airport. This development follows two openings in Dubai over the last 18 months, and also the first Premier Inn site in Bangalore, India which opened towards the end of 2009. Situated immediately opposite Dubai International Airport Terminals one and three and with a…

The project has been designed, manufactured and installed by Monk for the Royal Yacht Association at Portland in December 2009.The furniture pieces were produced in American White Oak solid wood and veneers to create a sleek and modern yet functional design. The project was completed on time and to the customers budget. RYA, head of finance and project management, David…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in a franchise agreement with Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, has announced the opening of Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, marking the debut of the first of three Luxury Collection hotels opening in Peru over the next two years.Located on Peru’s southern Pacific coast and surrounded by the Paracas National Reserve and the…

The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened their very first hotel in the Spanish Capital Madrid – The Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado.Across from the Prado Museum, the new property offers 54 contemporary guest rooms, created by the celebrated Spanish design duo Sandra Taruella and Isabel Lopez. The hotel is adjacent to the new Caixa-Forum cultural centre and there are more…

Carlson Hotels Worldwide has revealed plans to expand its Regent brand into India with the opening of The Regent Gurgaon in late 2013. The Regent Gurgaon is the latest expansion of the Regent brand globally with several other properties currently under development – The Regent Bangkok, The Regent Doha, The Regent Dubrovnik, The Regent Emirates Pearl, Abu Dhabi, The Regent…

Villas De Mairtre has launched its 2010 portfolio for both couples and families.For couples there are the Secret Cove Cottages, two Creole style two bedroom thatched beach bungalows with a tropical garden overlooking a small sandy beach facing the 5 star Le Touessrok hotel, on the South-East coast of the island of Mauritius. The property is situated on the edge…

Harlequin Hotels and Resorts is to open a resort in July this year in the Caribbean.The hotel will feature a spa, performing arts academy, sports academy and a watersports centre and marina. Other sports facilities at the resort include a tennis academy and a soccer school. Located 90 miles west of Barbados, St. Vincent is one of an archipelago of…

A semi-bespoke carpet creation from Axminster Carpets’ new Ready to Weave collection now adorns the main bar and restaurant area of The Crown Inn in Horsted Keynes, West Sussex.The 14th Century inn situated on the pretty village green, The Crown has recently been completely refurbished after storm damage several years ago and has been returned to its former glory to…

Simultaneously to the UN-climate summit, taking place in December 2009 in the Danish capital, the Crown Plaza Copenhagen Towers has opened as the first CO² neutral hotel in the capital.The new hotel is situated in the modern district Ørestad, close to Copenhagen’s international airport Kastrup, reachable via metro in just a few minutes from the city centre. Thanks to a…

The InterContinental Hotels Group has opened the Avenue Crowne Plaza Chicago, close to Michigan Avenue’s ‘Magnificent Mile.’ A conversion of the Avenue Hotel Chicago, the 40-story hotel completed a multi-million renovation in summer 2008. This property will be the second IHG full service hotel along the Magnificent Mile. Avenue Crowne Plaza Chicago, general manager, Mik Mahdavi said: “With the recent…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has completed the sale of the Bliss spa and product company to Steiner Leisure Limited for US$100m. As part of the transaction, Bliss and Remède spas and amenities will remain exclusive to Starwood in the hotel category at W Hotels and St. Regis Hotels, respectively. Additionally, Starwood’s Aloft brand will continue to offer Bliss Tried+Blue amenities.…

On the 31st December 2009, the Northern Quest Resort and Casino opened a 250 room hotel and spa.The contemporary hotel features technology and a spa in an urban lodge environment, and was an investment exceeding US$200m. Northern Quest Resort & Casino is located minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport, Washington. The resort is one of only a few…

CS Contract Furniture recently helped to refurbish the University of Chester, transforming the Principal’s House into a sophisticated boutique hotel.The building had not been refurbished for 20 years and was originally designed for a small conference centre. The building is very traditional with high ceilings and lots of wooden panelling lining the walls. The refurbishment has kept the traditional style…

For small, compact bathrooms where space is at a premium, the new 300mm Centro towel rail from Aestus offers a solution.As from December 2009, homeowners need not compromise on aesthetics as this new addition to the popular ‘Centro’ collection combines practicality and style to produce a timeless and affordable piece. Sleek and slender, the 300mm ‘Centro’ towel rail will ensure…

The Santhiya Resort & Spa in Koh Pha-ngan has been announced as the overall winner of the luxury Spa Hotel category in the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2009.The resort is located on the north-eastern tip of Koh Pha-ngan, Thailand and has recently had some new hotel rooms built. The rooms were designed by CVS Thai Modern Hom and are 48sqm.…

The last year has been a fractious one. I think we all suffered from the effects of the banking crisis. It was exacerbated in the hotel business by the panic reactions of hotel companies to perceived rather than actual threats. The UK market actually held up very well, with occupancy averages touching lows of 63 per cent in the Provinces…

The Arch London has opened its doors to immediate acclaim as one of the capital’s most delightful and individual luxury hotels. With interiors conceived by award-winning hotel designers, RDD plc, the hotel combines contemporary London design influences with the architectural heritage of the Georgian Grade ll listed townhouses in which it is accommodated, to create a unique hotel and a…

Hillswood Furniture has launched a new collection called Desiree.The collection comes from Italy and is one of three new collections launched at this year’s Sleep exhibition. With it’s unique style which is undoubtedly Italian and simple elegance this collection would complement any interior space be it hotel lobby, lounge and bar area, bedroom or dining room. The frame is manufactured…

Hamilton Litestat is a UK-leading designer and manufacturer of decorative electrical wiring accessories including switch plates, sockets, card switches and lighting controls. With over 40 years’ experience supplying commercial and residential markets, Hamilton provides an ever-expanding, diverse range of quality, design-led products as well as producing bespoke commissions.The products range from traditional antique brass switch plates to up-to-the-minute lighting control…

The new 81-room Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Washington at Meadowlands has opened for business at 245 Meadowlands Blvd. The hotel is the first Country Inns & Suites by Carlson in the greater Pittsburgh area. The non-smoking hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool and new fitness centre with strength and cardio equipment. Other amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast…

Home2 Suites by Hilton, the extended-stay hotel chain, has announced the groundbreaking of its first hotel.The 119-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Fayetteville, N.C. is being developed by Alabama-based LBA Properties. The hotel is expected to open in the 2010 fourth quarter. Hilton Worldwide, global head of brand management, Bill Duncan said: “Developer response to this brand has been extremely gratifying.…