Snap-Drape on par for Polaris

Snap-Drape Group, the hospitality industry’s leading manufacturer of table skirting and conference cloth has received £145,000 worth of orders from one of the most prestigious developments in Europe today.

Jim Butler

August 17th, 2007 |

Hotel: The Datai Completes First Phase Refurbishment

The Datai, a luxury property managed by General Hotel Management (GHM) Limited, today announced the completion of the first phase of its refurbishment plans to the villas, suites and deluxe rooms which commenced in early 2007. The entire refurbishment programme will touch on every feature of the property, upgrading and modernising the facilities in line with the rest of the GHM’s portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts.

Jim Butler

August 17th, 2007 |

Hotec North America Proclaimed A Huge Success

The 4th HOTEC North America took place June 6 to 9 at the Fairmont Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
It was the biggest event that McLean Events International has organized since its inception in 1996, with a total of 300 delegates - totalling 2552 scheduled meetings over 2 days. The event kicked off with the Seminar Program. Sustainability and "Green" Design was the HOTEC Design Seminar

Jim Butler

August 16th, 2007 |

Furniture Design: Andy Thornton Play A New Melody

Andy Thornton Ltd introduces Melody, an exciting new collection of stylish armchairs which sit comfortably in modern bars, cafes, restaurants and hotels. Contemporary, sleek and with an ultra modern shape and cut-away back, the Melody collection is proving highly popular with hospitality venues. The curved seat and smooth oak veneer create a tactile quality with maximum comfort.

Jim Butler

August 16th, 2007 |

Rezidor to Open the Regent Emirates Pearl in Abu Dhabi

The Rezidor Hotel Group has signed the contract for The Regent Emirates Pearl in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi. Scheduled to open in 2010, the hotel will offer 365 rooms and 70 furnished apartments and bring a new era of contemporary style and personalised service to the emirate – being a coastal landmark on the South West of the city’s signature Corniche.

Jim Butler

August 16th, 2007 |

Bathroom Design: The ‘Lunar’ from apaiser.

apaiser is an Australian – owned, international bathroom designer and manufacturer specialising in stone composite bathware. Developed initially in 2000 for the luxury resort market, the apaiser range focuses on the creation of luxurious ambience in the bathroom. The Lunar bath is a luxurious option for the designer seeking a stone composite or stone bath solution for a smaller space. Its free standing design allows it to be sited almost anywhere and still allow flexibility in the use of the bathroom dimensions. Shown here at The Four Seasons in The Maldives, the Lunar is a superb relaxation vehicle for almost any bathroom environment.

Jim Butler

August 15th, 2007 |

Colorado’s first Crowne Plaza Hotel Opens

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today that a four-story 500-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Colorado Springs (US) will open within the month. The conversion property is the largest branded hotel in the Colorado Springs market.

Jim Butler

August 15th, 2007 |

IHG announces opening of the Crowne Plaza Lima

Hotel is the first Crowne Plaza to be located in Peru
IHG have announced that the Holiday Inn Select Lima hotel in Peru has become the Crowne Plaza Lima. The 88-room 15-story Crowne Plaza Lima is owned and operated by Inversiones Don Quijote, S.A., under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the financial, commercial, cultural and tourist district of Miraflores, just minutes from the best tourist attractions, beaches and recreational areas, as well as some of the best restaurants Lima has to offer.

Jim Butler

August 15th, 2007 |

The Paramount Majestic Hotel, Harrogate

The Paramount Majestic is a grand Victorian hotel in the heart of Harrogate, the lovely Yorkshire spa town. It is the ideal base for shopping and enjoying the town’s attractive boutiques and antique shops, or venturing into the magnificent nearby Yorkshire Dales. The hotel is especially known for its delicious food. There are 167 elegant bedrooms, including 11 brand new rooms opened earlier this year and a main dining room serving superb food and a Regency Bar.

Jim Butler

August 14th, 2007 |

MIRA MIRA!: Who’s the fairest of them all?

Why not have art reflect your true self?
MIRA is Farmboy Fine Arts’ term for acrylic designed mirrors, an alternative to glass. Farmboy will design and transfer an image or graphic from our Farmboy Stockyard of over 30,000 exclusively licensed images. Or get more creative and have Farmboy laser cut mirror art to create an even more dramatic effect for your environment.

Jim Butler

August 14th, 2007 |