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January 2015

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Industry News FREE HOTEL STAY FOR THOSE BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY

VIZERGY® DIGITAL TRAVEL PARTNERS WITH ANGELWOOD, INC. FOR HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING DRIVE

Hotels4u is giving away £5,000 worth of UK hotel stays to adults born on 25th December

Vizergy, the hospitality industry’s leading provider in hotel Internet marketing, has focused its annual fundraising efforts for the 2014 holiday season on Jacksonville based Angelwood, Inc., a non-profit providing group home facilities for people with special needs, with 24-hour care in a loving home setting, in order to give back and make a lasting impact on the local community.

The UK’s leading hotel booking website has decided to offer this gift to help make up for the fact that for many of its customers, their special day is often overshadowed by baubles instead of balloons and carols instead of candles. Scott Thain, who was born on 25th December 1988, said: “It’s hard to feel special on the one day of the year that everyone exchanges gifts! Plus, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day are all about family time which has meant I’ve never been able to get all my friends together to celebrate my birthday on the 25th.” If you were born on 25th December, call 0844 875 3455 before 31st January 2015 and quote the promotional code ‘H4uXmas14’ to claim your birthday treat. Tim Bekir Commercial Manager at Hotels4u.com, said: “Christmas should be all about sharing – unless that’s sharing your birthday! That’s why this year we wanted to give Christmas babies a special treat so they can celebrate their birthday in style at one of our 8,000 UK hotels.” For terms and conditions, visit: www.hotels4u.com/blog/ news/free-hotel-stay-bornchristmas-day/

Gift table from Vizergy’s Holiday Fundraising DriveEach year, Vizergy looks forward to teaming up with a special charitable organization that benefits those in need, in the spirit of giving and kindness. This year, Vizergy employees formed into eight teams to assemble a collection of festive, themed gift baskets that will raise money to support Angelwood, Inc. through a company raffle held at the firm’s annual holiday party. The themes include a “Bro Basket”, “Coffee Basket”, “Put Me in Coach Basket”, “Roaring 20’s Basket”, “Latin Food & Spirits Basket”, “New Year’s Resolution Basket”, “Brewery Basket”, and a “Local Wellness Basket”. 100% of the proceeds raised from these diverse gift packages will be donated to Angelwood, Inc. As a local nonprofit, Angelwood, Inc. largely relies on support from the community through donations, volunteering, and annual fundraisers that include a fashion show, a golf tournament, and a charity motorcycle ride. The organization depends on the funds raised from such events to assist families in caring for the special needs of their loved ones, and Vizergy is thrilled to contribute to this worthy cause on both a company and individual level through its unique charity auction. In 2013, Vizergy proudly raised more than $1,100 for Hubbard House, a safe haven for victims of domestic violence, through its annual employee raffle, and the Vizergy event organizers are anticipating that enthusiastic participation from associates will result in doubling that dollar amount in 2014 to benefit Angelwood, Inc. “As a company, we work just as hard for our community as we do for our clients, and this year the team selected a great local charity,” said Joe Hyman, Founder & CEO of Vizergy. “When I learned we would be raising money for Angelwood this year, I knew we found a fantastic organization that would benefit immensely from our efforts.” “Angelwood is thankful for the selfless support of Vizergy this holiday season,” said Alexis Woods, Director of Community Involvement at Angelwood, Inc. “Funds raised will directly impact our programs for over 300 local children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, and having the support of friends in the community like Vizergy will help to brighten the lives of those we serve this holiday season and beyond.”

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Every year, thousands of people share their birthday with Christmas Day. Hotels4u. com is offering these people who were born on 25th December a free night’s stay in a UK hotel of their choice.

Industry News MERCHANT FINANCIAL CYBER PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES NEXT STEPS FOR SECURING THE PAYMENTS SYSTEM

Holiday Inn Darlington Refurbishment Round Two

The Merchant Financial Cyber Partnership announced the next steps for the two industries to continue working together to strengthen the security of the payments system. Launched in February, the Partnership has succeeded in its goal to work collaboratively across the payments system to enhance security in order to protect customers and their data from cyber threats. Strong and productive relationships have been formed across the merchant and financial industries throughout the course of the Partnership’s work and both industries will continue to maintain these relationships.

The second stage of refurbishment at the Holiday Inn Darlington North is now under way with work focusing on the remaining 56 guest rooms, public areas and décor at the Holiday Inn Darlington North due. A project set to complete midDecember 2014.

“This Partnership has been invaluable in ensuring the entire payments system and key stakeholders are working together to combat cyber attacks,” said Sandy Kennedy, Co-Chair of the Partnership and President of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). “The threat posed by cyber criminals is increasingly sophisticated and is not unique to any one business, institution, industry or government. It is imperative that our two industries continue to learn from each other in this fight and work together in order to maintain the trust of our customers and collaboratively improve overall security.” “Collaboration between our industries and with law enforcement will help protect consumers from cyber criminals,” said Co-Chair of the Partnership and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable (FSR) Tim Pawlenty. “This Partnership has formed key links between our industries and we are hopeful these relationships will improve the entire payment system.” The Partnership released eight next steps for ongoing collaboration by Partnership participants in key areas including threat information sharing, cyber risk mitigation, advanced card present & card not present security technology and cyber security legislation. One of the major steps is a joint effort between the two industries to urge Congress to pass cyber threat information sharing legislation. Today, the Partnership sent a letter to Congress outlining joint principles for legislation to enhance cyber security across both the merchant and financial industries. Both industries recognize better information sharing between and among industry and government is important in preventing cyber attacks. In the letter, the merchant and financial services communities expressed support for a set of principles for federal legislation that would increase the current level of voluntary cyber security information sharing, while recognizing key privacy concerns.

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The Partnership brought together executives from the financial services and merchant industries, government and other stakeholders to work together on key public policy issues impacting the entire payment ecosystem. Since February, the Partnership’s 250 participating senior executives from financial services and merchant companies have met nearly 50 times, heard from over 45 experts and participated in numerous outreach events including the 2014 Merchant-Financial Services Cyber Security Summit on Sept 10, and sought consensus on critical policy issues.

Both existing and new hotel guests will be able to experience a completely revitalised and energetic ambiance, the 56 rooms will be undergoing an extensive aesthetic overhaul with new flooring, carpets, painted feature wall and upgraded amenities giving the bedroom a fresh and modern feel, one that echoes the ever popular open lobby hotel space below. To ensure total brand and product reinforcement, the team have focussed on every area that the guests experiences. This transformation will include uplift of the corridor carpets, walls, ceilings, hallways and stairwells leading to the guest rooms to ensure the consistency of quality throughout the hotel. “We are delighted to announce the refurbishment works have begun at our hotel and we are very excited to welcome guests to experience the soon be completely refurbished hotels new look. The renovation symbolises another milestone for our hotels history, with this makeover set to ensure that the hotel maintains its rightful position in the local, national and international market” Says Patricia MacInnes General Manager of Holiday Inn Darlington North.

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Regional UK total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) and gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) are forecast to rise by the end of the year by 6.5% and 14.4% respectively, while London will also experience positive yearon-year comparison but at a slower pace with TRevPAR and GOPPAR going up in 2014 by 1.3% and 1.8% respectively. Moreover, both Regional UK and London hotel markets will continue to grow in 2015 with rising TRevPAR and GOPPAR anticipated, according to the Hotel Market Profitability Forecast reports released by e-forecasting.com and HotStats.

take a measure of the real health in their marketplace and the ever changing predictive analytics that are expected to drive hoteliers’ business,” Mrs. Sogard continued.

The Hotel Market Profitability Forecasts reports are the first of their type to present a full picture of the health of the hotel industry with a focus on occupancy, average room rate (ARR), revenue per available room (RevPAR), total revenue per available room (TRevPAR), and gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR).

The Hotel Market Profitability Forecasts are real-time quarterly profitability forecasts covering major markets across the UK, Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Each quarterly Hotel Market Profitability Forecast report includes predictions for 24 months, 8 quarters and three years out for each of the key hotel performance metrics. Annual subscription is available for £1,500 + VAT for 4 quarterly reports or you can purchase one report for £850 + VAT. The next issues reporting on Quarter 4 will be released in January 2015. Please contact info@e-forecasting.com or enquiries@hotstats. com to purchase a report or subscription or should you have any questions.

“We are delighted to be working with HotStats in launching the first Hotel Market Profitability Forecasts” commented Maria Sogard, CEO of e-forecasting.com. “By drawing even further on the depth of HotStats’ unique database, we are able to glean important insights to the hospitality industry. Quarter after quarter, our subscribers

“HotStats has a longstanding commitment to deliver Total Revenue and Hotel Profitability as the ultimate hotel metrics. We are very excited about the new level of hotel market intelligence insights that our partnership with e-forecasting.com will allow us to bring to our current and future customers as well as to the industry as a whole,” added Pablo Alonso, General Manager of HotStats.

Dixon Turner rebrands to Newmor in the UK Formally known in the UK as Dixon Tuner, Newmor has grown to become one of the largest independent contract wallcovering manufacturers in the UK. Since its conception in 1967 by john Morris, the company is proud to be able to hold the same business ethos with his Grandsons running the company today. Currently operating in over 60 countries worldwide, the company offers global support from its well established distribution network and regional sales offices based in Poland, Germany, Dubai, Singapore & Hong Kong. Newmor’s International growth can in many ways be attributed to its flexibility. Utilizing the skills of our inhouse design team clients have the opportunity to work with our Studio to develop a unique wallcovering that fits perfectly with the needs of the project both aesthetically and commercially. Newmor Studio not only offers a bespoke/custom design service to clients but also works tirelessly to create new product ideas for Newmor Group. Significant investment has been made in our CAD systems and digital printing hardware within the studio giving the flexibility to produce large samples for customer approval, as well as trial room quantities and test hangs. The Studio is integrated into the company manufacturing plant allowing the designers and

colourists to work closely with the production printing team. This gives a great sense of continuity to any design, from initial design concepts right through to bulk production. Coupled with our design developments, Newmor strives to ensure all of its products are made to the highest quality standards. All of Newmor wallcoverings comply with International fire ratings and quality standards for commercial installations, are produced with an active bio stabilizer to prevent the growth of bacteria, and are available for next day shipping. Above all else Newmor produce’s and develops products around the needs of its clients. We offer unparalleled support through our experienced Customer Service team, in-house Design Studio and flexible manufacturing plant. Over the course of the last 50 years the Newmor has been able to stand the test of time by delivering time and time again to most of the largest hospitality and corporate organizations around the world. For further information, visit www.newmor.com

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London And Regional Uk Hotels Set For Growth In Trevpar And Goppar In 2014 And 2015

Industry News Residence Inn by Marriott Arrives In Bosnia And Herzegovina Marriott International continues to expand in Eastern Europe with the opening of its first hotel in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 75-suite Residence Inn Sarajevo. The hotel, operated by an affiliate of U.S.-based Interstate Hotels & Resorts, is the first internationally-branded hotel in the country and fills a gap in the extended stay market with spacious suites and studios that enable guests to thrive on long stays. Ideal for stays of five nights or more, the Residence Inn Sarajevo comprises 62 studios and 13 suites, each with a fully-equipped kitchen and separate areas for eating, working and relaxing. The well-designed rooms promote productivity with large, well-lit work desks, ergonomic chairs and complimentary highspeed Internet. A welcoming and restorative feel is created throughout with warm, earthy colours and light wood fixtures and fittings. Natural light

Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel Belgrade Opens in Serbia

floods the rooms through floor to ceiling windows and each suite has its own private terrace. Designed to meet the needs of extended-stay guests, the inviting public spaces feature flexible seating for working or relaxing and a 24-hour Market selling drinks, snacks and meals. Additional facilities at the Residence Inn Sarajevo include free grocery delivery, airport pick up and drop off (at additional charge) and a fitness centre with sauna. Ideally located just twenty minutes from the airport and near the old city, the Residence Inn Sarajevo provides convenient access to the city’s historical and cultural attractions as well as restaurants, cafes and shops. An attractive year-round destination, Sarajevo is known for its variety of summer festivals and skiing throughout the winter months.

Carlson Rezidor has opened the Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade – bringing Europe’s largest upper upscale brand, world-class style and sophistication to the vibrant, up-and-coming Serbian capital. “We are delighted to welcome the Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel to our portfolio. Eastern Europe is an important growth market for our group, and this opening further strengthens our network in the region”, said Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO at Rezidor. The Radisson Blu Hotel Old Mill enjoys a prime location in Old Belgrade – just a short walk from the Sava River and the train station. Also major historic and cultural attractions such as the Museum of African Art and the House of Flowers are only a few meters away. Behind the impressive façade of glass and stone, the elegant and innovative property features 236 fashion inspired guest rooms. The floor-toceiling windows offer spectacular views of the city, and all rooms

include Radisson Blu signature services like free high speed internet access. The hotel’s Executive Lounge enjoys panoramic views of the city. The perfect place for light snacks, drinks, working and intimate meetings, the lounge is available to guests staying in business class rooms, executive suites and Old Mill suites. The hotel’s restaurant “OMB Larder + Lounge” offers a unique dining experience; introducing theatre, fun and unexpected elements, and offering modern Serbian menus with a twist. The entire atmosphere references the mill’s authentic heritage, and combines it with industrial chic. The “OMB Larder + Lounge Bar” is already set to become one of Belgrade’s most sought after destinations. Business travellers benefit from a large conference room and six meetings rooms on a total surface of 500 square meters – the biggest venue can host up to 220 delegates.

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Wonderfully unique is just one of many ways to describe the Port Lympne Mansion hotel near to Hythe Kent. On Arrival you could instantly feel that you are away from the stresses of everyday life. With over 600 acres of land filled with the most beautiful, exotic and in some cases endangered animals this is truly an experience like no other. You are taken back in time with outlay of the Mansion hotel with a vintage décor. The downstairs rooms have been beautifully painted leading up to where you will rest your head at night and where commissioned by Sir Philip Sassoon. This early twentieth-century country house built for Sir Sassoon by Herbert Baker and Philip Tilden is the perfect setting for a weekend away. The style is Cape Dutch architecture which of course fits perfectly with the general feel of the visit.

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After you have checked in and taken in the atmosphere of what is already apparent to be a great experience, you can begin your journey around the grounds of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Purchased in 1973 by John Aspinall as an expansion to the Howletts Animal Park near Canterbury. Port Lympne is the home to the largest breeding herd of black rhinoceros outside of Africa and Also Hosts “Palace of the Apes” which has the world largest family group of gorillas. With a new “African safari” you can explore the park and come in close contact with rhinoceros, Zebra, Giraffe, Deer and wildebeest. There is no experience like this when looking for a weekend break away.

Venue Profile The Ground also cater for events and have many venues for larger parties including fantastic cottages that sleep 6-8 people with your own Chef and comfortably sized rooms for all. Another of the expanding experiences include outdoor tents which are fully insulated through overlooking the park for summertime stays and the soon to be introduced Tree house accommodation to be complete in early 2015. The Beauty of this stay is that you get to see first-hand the great work that The Aspinall Foundation provides for these animals and also the close relationship between them and their keepers. There is a great Habitual vibe around the park; The Staff show a great deal of care and compassion for the Animal life throughout the reserve. Dining After such an eventful day going around the park you can relax in the very fitting dining area for your evening meal. With a variety of eloquent dishes to choose from you are spoilt with an array of very tasteful starters, Mains and Deserts. I highly recommend the Calamari which was both delicate and full of subtle flavours which culminated into a very delightful starter. With the lamb for main with accompanied their fine house red. Overview When considering a weekend a way like no other look no further than the Port Lympne Mansion Hotel. With the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation you will be extremely catered for in both senses. The reserve are currently looking at their next project which will include Tree house accommodation and with their ever expanding dive into the world of weekend breaks this should be at the very top or your “to do list” 2015. With not only so much history behind the park you must also take in to consideration the fantastic work the staff provide daily for endangered Animals and their continuous work in placing them back into their natural habitat. This is perfect setting not only for a quiet weekend away. It is also perfect for weddings, Anniversary’s and so much more. For more details for reservations please follow the link www.aspinallfoundation.org/short-breaks/mansion-hotel

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Orange TREE RICHMOND The orange Tree Pub dates back to at least 1780. Rebuilt in 1897 to the distinctive terracotta and brick style and said to be named after the first Orange Tree brought to Britain and planted in Kew Gardens.

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Originally the home of the Orange Tree Theatre which is now next door, The Orange Tree is believed to be the First licensed pub of its kind.

The Orange Tree is Located in Richmond a breath taking suburb of London and with easy connections to Twickenham Stadium and the city centre. Words: Richie Pankhurst

he Orange Tree offers a boutique hotel experience. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Rooms at The Orange Tree are all en-suite and combine modern design with comfort and convenience. Each room has a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an iPod docking station, a fridge and a work desk. The Orange Tree has long been a lively local gastro pub, serving a variety of cask ales, specialty beers, wines and spirits alongside classic pub food. Other eateries, bars and shops in the Richmond area are within a 10-minute walk. Kew Gardens is less than 5 minutes away by car. Richmond Station is less than 75 metres from the hotel and London Waterloo is 20 minutes away by train. Heathrow Airport is 45 minutes away by public transport. This is one of three Hotels that has been done by the Young & Co’s brewery PLC chain with Fusion by Design.

Bar The Hotel and Bar are proud of the Sporting heritage of the area and embrace the Rugby Union vibe which is a massive part of life in this part of the city. With Twickenham only being 12 minutes away by match day Shuttle Bus, this beautiful, stunning hotel is a great stop for anyone wanting to rest before the bustle of Match day. The bar area design has that lovely rustic feel and the bare wood, sports and local themed art on the walls alongside the mix and match furniture adds to the charm. The Bar is also the place to meet friends for a drink or the pre-game drinks with the internationals, six nations and the world cup all a stone throw away.

Rooms The Orange Tree has 13 boutique rooms in which the design blends vintage with modern in the way that each room is unique. The focus walls are stunning and the way the modern bathroom meets the old style bath in the corner of the room is pure genius in giving this contemporary space a retro feel. Each room is temperature controlled and equipped with ironing board and iron, Sky TV, iPod Dock, fridge, alarm clock and fully stocked Mini Bar.

Dining The Mr Fenton’s Dining room is again with the use of bare wood, mix match furniture, an Orange Grove focus wall and orange clay plant pots for light shades again give the Dining room a very relaxed rustic feel. The menu provides a great choice to the diner and caters for all tastes from their take on the Classic Burger to up class dishes, with great speedy service and mouth-watering presentation the food is a must whether it’s part of a stay of an evening bite. This Venue is truly a jewel in the crown for Young & Co’s brewery PLC and with warm friendly staff stunning design and great food is a must visit destination.

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Bath & Spa The BLOC hotel chain is a new concept in affordable accommodation, offering a high-end look and luxurious experience at prices that won’t break the bank. Applying a design-ethic which its owner, Colin Graham, describes as ‘pared-down chic’, the very best materials are used but in a way that’s focused on utilising space to the maximum. This approach allows BLOC hotels to be stylish and comfortable, in prime city-centre locations, but at room rates more akin with budget competitors.

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BLOC’s latest incarnation in Gatwick airport features bathrooms with fixtures and fittings courtesy of Roca. With products ranging from functional to high-end, and everything in between, the bathroom manufacturer offered the ideal levels of versatility Colin needed to create usable, yet luxurious washrooms. Sanitaryware and furniture was chosen to meet the individual needs of each space – BLOC’s rooms are priced on three levels; basic, executive and luxury. High-end luxury At the ‘high’ end of the scale, the premium brand Armani/Roca was chosen. Featured in BLOC’s ‘Presidential’ and ‘VIP’ rooms, Armani/Roca shallow washbasins have been installed, incorporating an exquisite tinted glass countertop. Designed to allow water to flow smoothly and without splashing, the basins also include an automatic waste and hidden overflow. The elegant matching taps are fitted with 7 litres/minute flow limiters, helping to save both energy and water. Colin explained why Armani/Roca was a must for his hotel. “The inclusion of Armani/Roca has enabled me to lift the level of the special rooms, while enjoying the kudos of being associated with a major luxury brand. Stylish and sleek in design, Armani/Roca fits perfectly with BLOC’s overall look and provides the ‘wow factor’ premium customers are looking for.

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“Throughout the project, my priority has been to choose major brands that are genuinely enthusiastic about what we are trying to do – Armani/Roca has been fantastic in that regard, and beyond the most expensive suites in my hotel, the general Roca range has delivered options for every room type.”

Functional versatility In the hotels ‘Snug and Vista’ rooms, Roca’s Element brassware was chosen. For the ‘Aspire’ rooms, the innovative water-saving W+W, which reuses water from the basin to fill the cistern, provides a contemporary, space saving WC, fitting into the tightest of corners thanks to its L-shaped design and multi-functional usage. “W+W is my personal favourite”, said Colin. “Its ground breaking, working perfectly with our pared down, luxury take on the hotel market.” Visit the Roca London Gallery to view the Armani/Roca collection. Roca London Gallery, Station Court, Townmead Road, London, SW6 2PY Tel: 0207 610 9503 / Website: www.rocalondongallery.com

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hotel bathroom. With the connections for the water and electricity all integrated into the pan to make them invisible, Geberit AquaClean Sela looks just like a standard WC, enabling it to be seamlessly incorporated into any setting. Cleaning with a gentle, airy water spray at body temperature, Geberit AquaClean Sela is simple to operate via the controls on the side of the WC or with a remote control. The intensity can be adjusted to one of five levels, while the oscillating motion ensures a pleasant cleaning experience. Thanks to the clever integrated user identification, the water is heated automatically as the user approaches the WC, while its energysaving function ensures it consumes a minimal amount of energy, even in standby mode. Used in combination or alone, the Geberit Monolith Plus and AquaClean Sela ensure that guests enjoy their stay in comfort. For more details call Geberit on 0800 077 8365 or visit:

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There are about 10,000 reasonable sized hotels in the UK. And whilst hotel chains tend to create similar looking hostelries, in the main every hotel is different. Yet, very often, hotels choose towels and robes that are identical to the next. Nothing wrong with that and indeed the best selling towels at King of Cotton are hotel standard 500 GSM white towels.

However, it is worth considering what could make any hotel stand out, and what could provide a marketing advantage. For instance, you could be the only hotel in the area offering Organic Towels. Organic products are on the increase and some of the statistics from a recent study are eye-opening. Organic beauty and health products grew by 17% in 2013 alone and 4 out of every 5 homes now buys organic produce.

Towels need not be white and need not be made in the same way. Look at the King of Cotton Zero Twist range. These towels are made from pure cotton which has been spun in such a way that the fibres remain straighter. This process adds strength to the product yet makes the material incredibly light and easier to wash and dry. Zero Twist is available in white and in some very sophisticated colours in towels and robes.

Robes is one area where you really can be different. King of Cotton has seen a dramatic increase in the uptake of more unusual robes by hotel owners which is why they now offer no less than nine different ranges. Some offer ‘stand-out’ by virtue of their heritage, such as the ‘The Ritz Carlton’, a beautifully designed robe, used in one of the world’s grandest venues in 420 GSM soft waffle pure cotton. Other designs that are unique include the Monte Carlo Towelling Robe, as shown, with its contrasting collar and cuffs in three colour ways.

There is an interior design opportunity for hotels in the wide ranges of throws and bedspreads, from contemporary to traditional available from King of Cotton. Have a look at all King of Cotton products on the website and remember to call the company to set up your trade account for offers and discounts. www.kingofcotton.co.uk

Cream Zero-Twist pure cotton bathrobe: £30.07

£4.32 Hand Towel, £9.60 Bath Towel, £14.15 Bath Sheet.

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Milano 700gsm cotton towels. Ritz Carlton pure cotton bathrobe: £30.07

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Has your kingdom come? Have you entered? Every day new hotels enter the kingdom to enjoy consistently low prices on an incredibly wide range of products, plus the additional discounts and offers that come when you sign up as a trade customer. Have a look at the website and see how we can satisfy the needs of your hospitality venue with probably the widest range of cotton bedding, towelling and table linen available anywhere in the realm. Call us to set up your account and start saving a princely sum of money. www.kingofcotton.co.uk King of Cotton

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Preview - The Hospitality Show 2015 The Hospitality Show returns to NEC Birmingham this January (19th-21st) to celebrate the very best of British hospitality. Britain’s largest hospitality event of 2015 will showcase the newest business innovations, provide a platform for established and emerging companies to display their products. The show floor is the perfect place to network and do serious business, with the event consistently attracting high quality exhibitors and special guests sourced from across the industry.

the outgoing Managing Director for the Gaucho group, Martin Williams and James Dilley, head of the hotel, hospitality and interior design teams at award-winning architecture and interiors practice Jestico + Whiles. One of the four mentoring booths will be dedicated to the business of better design. Visitors can discuss projects in confidence with experts who understand how to create striking interiors that work harder for operators. Visitors looking to benefit from 15 minutes with a Business Mentor can now book online at www.hospitalityshow.co.uk. Late appointments can also be taken at the show but advanced booking is advised as the sessions prove extremely popular. See the Ten Best Hospitality Products of 2015

This time around the core focus for the show is the ‘Best of British’ – a launch pad for everything new and great in British hospitality. Focus areas include: hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafés, delis and the cost sector, with the show providing a showcase for cutting edge products and services from the core fields of design, food & drink, technology and catering equipment. Below are just some of the highlights that visitors can expect to see while at the show. Get Face to Face with a Business Mentor

The show is set to crown the industry’s ten most groundbreaking new products, alongside a glittering people’s choice winner – as part of its new Star Product Awards scheme. The Star Product Awards are open to all exhibitors and will shine a bright spotlight on the latest, greatest new arrivals from the worlds of food & drink, technology, catering equipment, interiors and tableware. Not only will the Star Product Awards give exhibitors a pedestal to showcase their latest innovations to the industry, show visitors will also be treated to a scintillating first-look at some of the products that will help set the British hospitality agenda in 2015.

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The Business Mentors are back and their skillsets are more diverse than ever. The highly popular scheme returns to The Hospitality Show offering show visitors the unique opportunity to book free 15-minute one-to-one sessions with some of the most varied and respected players in hospitality.

Are you stumped by social media? What is the latest interior design trend? Curious about crowdfunding but unsure of the right path? These are just some of the subjects on which The Hospitality’s dedicated Business Mentor team can offer guidance and advice. The 2015 lineup includes: social media guru and Digital Blonde, Karen Fewell;

Show visitors will get the chance to see and experience the Top Ten Star Products throughout the three days as well as having their say in a very special People’s Choice accolade – where they’ll be able to vote via twitter with the winner announced after the show.

All entries will be judged at the show, with the ten winners unveiled on the first day of the show, Monday 19th January at 4pm on the Business Briefing Stage. Exhibitor Snapshot • PianoSpeed – Stand Number: 601 The company’s Edelweiss Self Playing Piano is set to be one of the stars of the show. An all-in-one entertainment system, it provides live music on demand 24/7 with full backing accompaniment without the cost of a pianist. It can be branded in company livery and features a large variety of music – everything from Elton John to Mozart! Wireless operation ensures the piano, which is available in black or white, just keeps playing. • Cosi Tabellini – Stand Number: 920 Cosi Tabellini offers a world-renowned range of Italian hand-crafted lead-free pewter, ceramic and crystal glass that has gravitas and simple beauty that assures quality, longevity and good taste. The extensive and unique range of 1000+ pieces includes glassware for the bar, tableware for restaurant and accessories for housekeeping, in a modern fusion of both materials and styles and is used by luxury venues all over the world. The official launch of Cosi Tabellini UK will be at The Hospitality Show 2015 – Stand 920. • T&G Woodware – Stand Number: 849 The company celebrates 40 years in business in 2015 and it will once again display a variety of products that are durable and easy to use, designed in Britain and manufactured with style, quality and function in mind. Its catering range has been designed with the trend for relaxed dining in mind. The trend for healthy eating, freshly produced and cooked food coupled with that ‘home from home’ feel have been the most important influences to the T&G catering products – and show visitors will be able to view its range. Visitors can go to www.hospitalityshow.co.uk and register now for a free ticket to the show.

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ffering the best in British furniture and furnishings, the all-new January Furniture Show is the place to be for retailers, buyers and commercial specifiers who are looking for the latest products and developments in the UK market.

With a fantastic line-up of exhibitors, showcasing everything from cabinet furniture, upholstery and beds to soft furnishings and giftware, the three-day show runs from Tuesday January 13 until Thursday January 15 across five packed halls at Birmingham NEC. Visitors will get the chance to see all the latest innovations, collections, offers, promotions and sales support for the UK for both domestic and contract markets. Over 300 best of British and international furniture brands are confirmed, including many of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best known brands.

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Stand: 1E40 Clean simple lines are present throughout the ercol Pimlico Oak bedroom collection. The cabinet and wardrobe feature handcrafted oval tenon joint detailing and have generous deep drawers with plenty of storage.

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Stand: 1A15 Made right here in Britain, every one of the sofas is built to last and carries the signature of the highly skilled upholsterer that crafted it by hand. Several new models will be featured, including Linear and Atlanta as well as new looks for popular existing models Gemma and Jasmine showcased in a stunning new collection of upholstery fabrics.

Iain James Furniture

Stand: 1C54 Bucking the trend in the reproduction traditional furniture cabinet market, Iain James will again be

featuring its successful collections of Burr Walnut occasional and dining ranges, along with selected feature pieces of Burr Oak, Mahogany and Japanese Ash.

Parker Knoll

Stand: 1F20 Parker Knoll will be launching Beaumont, a timeless addition to the highly successful Classic Collection. This modern classic shape will be accompanied by a new range of classic and glamour fabrics.

Tetrad

Stand: 1A80 For over 45 years, Tetrad has been hand crafting high quality classic furniture which has taken its place in homes throughout the UK and abroad. The skills already in place at the company allow it to filter new design trends and assess suitability directly with retail customers.

The January Furniture Show 2015 will run midweek from Tuesday January 13 to Thursday 15 and be located in Halls 1-3 and The Pavilion. The 2016 show will run for three days from Sunday 24 - Tuesday 26 January. For further information and a full list of exhibitors visit:

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At the January Furniture Show January at the NEC has been an essential event in the furniture industry calendar for 25 years. All the big names agree, and the new look, new format show is a sell-out. With over 350 exhibitors, including most of the UK’s major Furniture brands - you will find all the latest, hottest trends in furniture, under one roof. 16,000 complimentary parking spaces • the heart of the motorway network • Birmingham International airport • 25% discount on Virgin rail exclusive to NEC visitors

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Exhibitors include: Parker Knoll • Tetrad • Duresta • ROM • G Plan • Baker • Ercol • Henderson Russell • Skovby • Spirit • Winsor • Greenapple Design • The Libra Company • SITS • Gascoigne Designs • GLPC • Artistic • Wade • Paulus & Brown

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Visitor registration open for Casual Dining 2015 With exhibition space filling up fast and the free Keynote theatre programme now confirmed, Casual Dining is all set for a successful second edition on the 25-26 February at the Business Design Centre in London. The UK’s first dedicated trade event for the eating and drinking out sector (including hotel restaurants and bars), Casual Dining has enjoyed strong industry support from the outset. Its launch event in 2014 attracted 3,655 industry professionals and went on to win a Best Trade Show award at the Association of Event Organisers’ hotly contested Excellence Awards (the only launch to do so in over five years). For 2015, Casual Dining aims to raise the bar again, with a 50% increase in exhibiting space, taking the show up to the venue’s upper feature level for the first time.

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Casual Dining’s exciting two day line-up takes in a host of well-known brands (around 170 in all) – including Miller Brands, Rombouts Coffee, Lamb Weston, Estrella Damm, Darta, Luscombe Organic Drinks, Reynolds, DiSotto Foods, Essential Cuisine, McCain Foodservice, Purbeck Ice Cream, Vivreau, and Bar & Restaurant Foods.

Whilst rexmartins, Gram UK, Electrolux Professional, Eden Contract Furniture, Catering Design Group, Gamble Food Service Equipment, Magrini, GS Systems, will be presenting their latest equipment and services – encompassing everything from space-saving appliances to

tablewear, POS and more. New show features include a second theatre – dedicated to Drinks Innovation (including menus, tastings, and the latest market research) and ‘King of Craft’ beer awards. Also new is the Speciality Wine Village, which joins the Craft Beer & Cider Showcase and sold out Artisan Spirit and Cocktail Lounge. Together, these three distinctive alcohol pavilions aim to help operators stand out from the crowd. The Keynote Theatre meanwhile, one of the show’s most commented upon features, will be back with another ‘high profile’ programme for 2015. Karen Forrester, CEO of T.G.I Friday’s UK, Stephen Holmes, CEO of ASK Italian and Zizzi, Alasdair Murdoch, CEO of Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and Scott Macdonald, managing director of Bill’s, are just some of the big name Keynote speakers now confirmed. “It’s great to finally have a trade show dedicated to our industry,” says Holmes. “[It’s] a really worthwhile visit.” Representatives from Kew Green Hotels, Copthorne Hotels, GLH Hotels, Grange Hotels, Accor UK Hotels, Taj Hotels and Resorts, AB Hotels, Grange Hotels, The Bulldog Hotel Group, and numerous independents, are among the ‘who’s who’ of hospitality buyers that have already pre-registered to attend.

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Discover Surface Design Inspiration at

Surface Design Show 2015 Returning to London’s Business Design Centre between 10-12 February 2015, Surface Design Show is the only event in the UK that focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces.

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Since its inception in 2005 the show has become the destination for industry people to see, touch and explore the latest materials for hotels, bars, restaurants and any other built environment, as well as gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers. See over 120 exhibitors including, Acoustic GRG Products, Decolan, Knauf, Cosentino, James Latham, Headlam UK, Ardex, Mundy Veneer and Vescom to name just a few. Surface Design Show is also delighted to be welcoming some new exhibitors including Concreate, Finsa UK, Jotun Paints Europe, Levantina and RAK Ceramics.

There will also be a packed programme of events and entertainment including the entertaining Live Debate hosted by RIBA Journal on Tuesday 10 February and the ever popular PechaKucha Evening on Wednesday 11 February. New highlights to the Show include ‘Materials Speed Dating’ the 2015 version of Future Thinking, hosted by Materials Council which is a fun and interactive way to be rapidly introduced to new surfaces & finishes and in-turn meet your ‘perfect materials match’. The Light Collective will be running two days of lessons in Light School. Top UK lighting designers will be taking on the lectures, the strong line up includes Sally Storey of Lighting Design International who will be talking about hotel lighting in all shapes & sizes and Peter Veale of Firefly Lighting Design will be focussing on gorgeous bars and restaurants. There will also be a selection of top name exhibitors including Commercial Lighting, Wila Lighting, Anolis, LED Linear, Spectral and Concord.

Global Color Research™ will also return to the Show. Following the success of the 2014 Trend Wall, the influential consultancy and creators of colour forecasting publication MIX Magazine will work with acclaimed surface designer Giles Miller to present Colour Collaborations. The exhibit, located in and outside the Business Design Centre is designed to inspire and give insight, focusing on the vital colour and material trends for 2016 and their importance within design. Part of the outstanding success of the show is the commitment to recognising excellence with the Surface Design Awards. The Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and Internationally. Categories cover projects in Retail, Commercial, Housing, Public Building, Light and Surfaces and Temporary Structures. Launched in 2013, the Awards have grown quickly both in stature and the number of entrants. This year, 181 projects were entered, a record number increasing by a staggering 62% with a third of entries from overseas making it the UK’s leading award scheme to identify innovation in surface design. The Awards presentation will take place on Thursday 12 February 2015 at the Business Design Centre in London on the last day of Surface Design Show. Registration to attend is free via the Show website:

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All Change

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ast year, the UK’s interiors buying calendar changed forever: UBM, the world’s leading organiser of interiors trade events, announced that INTERIORS UK was doomed to decline and would close its doors after the 2014 edition.

Following a massive fall in visitors who did not see January as the time or Birmingham as the place, and in response to overwhelming demand from extensive international market research, UBM revealed the industry’s new primary buying opportunity: May Design Series, which would take place in London and form the finale of the European show circuit. Bringing together an edited selection of British and international exhibitors, May Design Series hosts architects, developers, specifiers, interior designers and more looking to purchase products across five show sectors: Furniture,

Accessories, Lighting, DX and kbb. Offering an exhibitor line-up that boasts a 50-50 split between British and international companies, names already confirmed for the show include RAK Ceramics, Roman, Two.Six, Leicht, Egoitaliano, and Structures Lighting. For the first time May Design Series will also welcome the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), which will be hosting an interiors electronics event within the exhibition. Companies including Habitech and Savant Europe will be taking part, showcasing the very latest in home automation and audio visual technologies. Suzie Ager, Brand Director for May Design Series, told Hotelier and Hotel Design: “Our vision for May Design Series has always been the same – to offer an inclusive, internationally focused buying opportunity in London, at the best time of year to do business. We are constantly assessing our methods to ensure that as the industry evolves, both domestically and overseas, that we evolve the event to meet its needs.

“We’re working with a variety of different partners, associations and publications overseas to ensure that May Design Series becomes the UK event to compete with the biggest European shows. We’re unearthing some fantastic overseas companies that have never exhibited in the UK before - the response we’ve had to the new proposition has been astounding.” Ahead of the event in the spring, May Design Series recently unveiled its brand new website. In addition to detailing the latest news of the event, the site also hosts a dedicated area imparting business insights which will feature best-selling product features, industry interviews and more. Registration for May Design Series is now open - to claim your complimentary ticket to the UK’s definitive international interiors event, visit: www.maydesignseries.com

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HD Expo is the premier trade show and hospitality conference for its industry. Established in 1992 and presented by Hospitality Design magazine, it remains at the forefront by offering the newest and most innovative products and services, encouraging and sharing ideas, providing inspiration and connecting hospitality professionals. HD Expo is dedicated to bringing the interior design industry, architects, owners/operators, developers, specifiers and purchasers the best available resources for their projects. This includes the most informative conference sessions led by top specialists pertinent to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industry.

Hospitality professionals are looking for opportunities to turn todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges into tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solutions. Attend HD Expo and you can examine tools, products and services to remain successful in our changing economy. See first-hand the latest designs for interiors as well as ideas that make doing business in the hospitality industry easier and more ingenious than ever before. Technology and artistry come together to not only inspire the senses but ignite the imagination. Through CEU/LU accredited conference sessions educational credits can be earned along with having your industry related questions answered by our experts. From world renowned interior designers to internationally recognized developers, HD Expo shares their insight via a conference program based on what attendees want. The schedule is balanced and multi-faceted with various networking opportunities to provide a hospitality conference unlike any other. Take advantage of all that the show has to offer and make the most of your time by attending the sessions that will impact the way you approach design.

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HD Expo is the premier trade show and conference for the hospitality industry. Established in 1992 it remains at the forefront, offering the latest most innovative products and services, sharing and inspiring ideas, and networking amongst professionals. Highlights of the show include: • Tools, products and services to remain successful in our changing economy. • The latest designs and ideas that make doing business in the hospitality industry easier and more ingenious than ever before. • Technology and artistry come together to inspire the senses and ignite the imagination. • Accredited conference sessions, educational credits and expert Q&A sessions. • World renowned interior designers, and internationally recognized developers. • Networking opportunities to provide a hospitality conference unlike any other.

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A creative team from Amin Taha Architects were given a project to transform the 2,800 sq ft of commercial space comprised over a ground and two upper floors at 18 Phipp Street, into modern and stylish office spaces. After consultations with Building Control, they required a clear coating for a staircase to achieve Surface Spread of Flame Protection. Thanks to participation in one of our CPD’s, they knew that Envirograf® would have a product that would meet their criteria. With the help of Andy Wahts, Envirograf’s representative in London, they chose product QVFR for internal application, which is a clear fire retardant coating, available in satin finish, not requiring any top coat. Works have been carried out by Ecore Construction from London. During Mr Waht’s visit at the property, a solution was found to provide 60 minutes fire protection to the exposed timber ceiling without the need to cover them with 2 layers of plasterboard, (by using Envirograf® HW Intumescent Coating System) which would make it more cost effective and allow Architects to achieve more desirable look. Envirograf® Intumescent Steel Coating has also been used, to ensure the construction of the building would be well supported even in the case of a fire.

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It can take just a few minutes for unprotected steelwork in a building to attain temperatures of around 550ºC in a fire. At this temperature, steelwork loses its loadbearing capacity and the structure is likely to collapse, giving little time for people to evacuate and even less time for the fire service to bring the fire under control.

Deco Wood so realistic you’ll think it’s the real thing. DECO WOOD part of David Clouting’s LG Hausys vinyl flooring range combines stunning life-like wood plank formats with the durability and cost effectiveness of luxury vinyl floor tiles. Cutting-edge digital imaging technology has allowed LG to create precise, life-like replicas of domestic and exotic wood species. Each image is printed to scale making it almost impossible to tell the difference between it and the real thing –apart from its price! DECO WOOD’s durable, easy-to-maintain polyurethane surface is designed to withstand the demands of heavy foot fall traffic making it ideal for a variety of environments including; hotels, restaurants, education, retail, healthcare and the leisure industry. For further information email marketing@davidclouting.co.uk

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KOBE EARNS EXCLUSIVE STAND AT PARIS DÉCO OFF

22 – 26 January 2015

Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has been chosen to showcase its products at the prestigious Paris Déco Off event, taking place in the city for the sixth consecutive year in January. The exclusive five-day event, open to professionals and the general public, is one of the most esteemed in Europe, hosting the crème de la crème of textile houses – selected by invitation only. David Harris, managing director of Kobe UK, said: “We were delighted to be chosen to take part in this internationally renowned event. It’s an opportunity to reinforce our brand with over 21,000 professionals from all over the world who visit Paris to inspire and update themselves on the latest in the world of interiors.”

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During the show, the company will be launching its newest introductions for 2015, City Chic and Brissac.

Inspired by the Hollywood’s Golden Age, known for its lavish glitz and glamour, City Chic brings together a rich array of interior fabrics, providing endless creative opportunities. From opulent velvets to fluid satins, plains in trendy colours, patterns ranging from traditional pied de poulé to fantasy animal skin and natural fabrics incorporating metallic yarns, its vivacious style lends itself to those who dare to set trends.

Brissac pays homage to the French Napoleonic Empire style period, featuring sumptuous printed metallic velvets in a range of intricate patterns including toile de jouy florals, medallions and Greek and Roman inspired ornaments. The colour palette is also reminiscent of the Empire period, ranging from ecru and beige to pastel tints and shades of gold and brown. The two new collections complement Kobe’s existing portfolio of luxurious fabrics and follow the recent launch of Aurora – a range of high satins, sumptuous velvets and intricately patterned jacquards, capturing the essence of Nordic light tones. Kobe UK is part of the Dutchbased Kobefab International company which supplies more than 8,000 interior design and

soft furnishing customers in over 60 countries with more than 7,000 products from its headquarters in Valkenswaard, Holland. More than 90% of its products are developed in-house and 95% of all sourcing is done in Europe. Kobe’s Contract Sales hold a gold membership with Trevira CS and has a wide range of 100% Trevira CS fabrics – which are Oekoteks 100 certified and are regarded as the highest quality in FR inherent fabrics. Kobe’s vinyl wall coverings are also FR inherent, durable and demand minimal maintenance. They contain recycled materials and are printed using water based inks making them environmentally sound. Kobe wallcoverings can also contribute to a building achieving LEED credits. The UK operation is based in Crowthorne, Berkshire.

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The CONSULTO range of luxury quality baths and sanitaryware is manufactured in the UK at our factory in Kent. Each piece is made to order by craftsmen using a technologically advanced process, which provides great strength, surface quality, thermal insulation and character. The CONSULTO bath range is unique, in that it is designed and manufactured “in house”. All models are available in any colour (and can be decorated if required). Special commissions are undertaken to suit individual Client specifications. CONSULTO products, including brass fittings and accessories, have been supplied to premier residential developments, palaces, yachts, restaurants, nightclubs, conference centres and prestigious hotel projects around the world – a specialist service is available to Architects and Designers.

CONSULTO luxury products bring character and style to the bathroom for discerning Clients who want the best.

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Several new designs are produced each year; details of these, samples of Stonecore and other information are available on request.

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project Infinity Hotel Rome is a beautiful hotel in the heart of central Rome. Located close to the ancient buildings of Via della Vite, this hotel is great place for you to go and explore the city’s top attractions, like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Infinity Hotel Rome’s rooms and suites have been designed with great attention in order to satisfy the needs of their guests of peace and tranquillity.

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To make this happen, the hotel enlisted the help of furniture supplier UHS Group. They provided all the furniture for this project. Of the highest quality, with hand carved scroll details and a light traditional finish to create an eighteenth century Italian atmosphere.

A high luxury effect was created with the use of the Imperial chairs. This classic fine dining chair was designed with traditional hand carved detail. Manufactured from beech wood, they have also been upholstered with a dark pink fabric to match the colours of the other custom made furniture featured in this project. This includes the bedside and desk tables. All of the furniture displayed in this hotel has been produced according to the designer’s specifications, all carefully handled by the UHS manufacturing team.

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ANTIQUE WOOD LAYER PANEL IN REAL WOOD, CHIPPED & BRUSHED

NTIQUE WOOD is the new DECOLANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wooden decorative surface, our guaranteed, balanced and harmonious mix of planks. Every panel is unique and reproduce the most precious part of antique wood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the weathered top layer. Even the surface is modelled authentically by chipping and brushing the three-layer panel.

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This product gives the great beauty of the antique wood and is perfect to cover every kind of surface, both vertical and horizontal. So it is possible to cover the walls of a room giving the wonderful feeling of staying in a typical Swiss chalet and giving the kind familiar warmth of the wood.

With this material it is also possible to cover horizontal surfaces and pieces of furniture like tables and chest of drawers in order to transform every room into a magical fairy-tale wooden space. The warmth of the antique wood is also perfect for saunas, bathrooms and places having a big privacy and familiarity.

The advantage of this product is that it is available in six different colors in order to give everyone a big choice and endless possibilities to transform the space around oneself. Every color has the name of a very famous alpine skiing resort remembering the scent of the raw material and the noble smell of the firs used for the production of this unique product. The beauty and variation of the colors permits each designer or architect to have a huge number of alternatives and solutions in order to find always the right material to the each project. Antique wood is supplied in the following size: 3000x2050x19 mm. For each panel there is also available the matching veneer edge in order to give even more possibilities of applications. Each panel is unique and multifunctional. A modern material with special ambience. Original antique wood panels is the best solution as template for different decors.

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One Hotel Bar Manager believes the foundation of a successful hotel bar is atmosphere. ”A good hotel bar should be a place where you can go to relax in warm surroundings, enjoy quality food and drink with great service, all at good value. It is important to offer a variety of food and drinks to keep things interesting, which is why we serve our popular cocktail tasters paired with mini Borough Market-inspired bites.”

One general manager in Scotland emphasises the importance of interior design in helping to make a bar offering stand out. He explains that his hotel’s bar is “so heavily styled and designed, it doesn’t look like a stereotypical hotel bar”. He adds: “And as the hotel has a separate bar and reception, the customer arrives, checks in and can go straight to the bar to plan their route and visit.”

Another Manager of a bar in a country club confirms the same view that “The success of a good hotel bar is primarily about creating a great atmosphere and ensuring that you can cater for the inevitable diverse range of guests you’ll be welcoming. “It’s also important to make sure it stands out for overnight visitors and they get a sense of where they are, which is why we ensure that not only do we have an extensive drinks selection but we also offer ranges of local produce. We provide Durham gin and vodka along with beers created in the North East, such as those from Camerons and Castle Eden brewery. We find this is all really appreciated by regulars and hotel guests.”

It’s imvportant to play to your strengths and make the most of your location – and he is confident The Huxley does just that, commenting: “With big windows looking out on to Edinburgh’s vibrant West End, there is always something to see – from the unrivalled views of the Castle to the numerous tourists walking in wonder. Even for a city resident, you never get tired of people-watching.” The location is key the ability to be accessible to the public finishing work and on the way home and look inviting for an after work Drink or an eventing client meeting. “A quick glimpse in the window high above the concourse gives a flavour of the bar’s luxurious surroundings, which are part of the offering to make sure those customers stay, and keep coming back.”

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Encouraging the custom of non-guests is an important consideration in running a profitable hotel bar and there are various methods for doing this, managing director of a major chain says passing trade can be tempted by “a great selection of products together with a strong entertainment offering, especially at weekends, including sport and live music. It’s important to encourage a family friendly environment within the hotel. This can be achieved with a good selection of soft drinks and snacks, children’s menu, child-friendly facilities and games to keep children entertained while parents and grandparents can relax.”

Keeping up with the latest bar trends is also essential. One Manager observes: “People’s tastes are more refined when it comes to drinks, and we have found that customers are more willing to spend time and money if quality drinks and excellent service are on offer. Cocktails have also become king and we’ve responded to this. We believe that one of the latest trends for hotel bars is to offer a versatile menu combining both cocktails and food, such as our mini cocktail taster menu.”

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One expert believes creating public awareness is essential. “Hoteliers can encourage custom from non-guests as well as guests by effectively using PR and social media, keeping your target audience in the loop. Social media and ensuring a constant connection with our customers is paramount to building a presence and ensuring we are in the hearts and minds of our existing and potential customers. We work hard to keep our content relevant and issued in a timely fashion to keep our customers interested in our offering and what we have to say.”

Another Manager in the field has also seen a real growth in the number of cocktails sold in the bar, as well as demand for named spirits. He comments: “People no longer just ask for a gin and tonic – they want a specific gin and it’s because people are better educated about spirits, I think. Along with a wider range of spirits, craft beers are leading the way. He says: “An influx of micro-breweries have facilitated this growth in recent years. Schooner measures allow customers to sample a range of different draft products which can, in turn, be paired with different items on the menu.” One thing’s for sure: hoteliers can’t afford to underestimate their bar clientele. There’s definitely a lot more knowledge out there and hotels need to ensure they have a big enough range on offer for these discerning customers, who are definitely growing in numbers.”

Hotel Bar Suppliment Newcastle Falcons partner with city centre hotel and bar the Sandman Signature Arrangements for the the remainder of the rugby season will events held at city centre venue and exclusive room rates for supporters The Newcastle Falcons rugby club has announced two new partners for the remainder of the 2014-15 season - the Sandman Signature Boutique Hotel at Gallowgate, Newcastle, and the Shark Club Bar & Grill sports bar, housed within the hotel’s premises. The bar’s logo will now appear on the sleeve of the prop forwards’ shirts, with the hotel’s logo appearing on the sleeves of the number 2 hooker and the centres. The partnership will also see a number of events for Falcons supporters and corporate clients staged at both venues, while exclusive room rates will be offered for supporters and visiting opposition fans. Falcons managing director Mick Hogan said: “It’s fantastic news that both the Sandman Signature Hotel and Shark Club are partnering the

club for the remainder of the 2014-15 season.

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“We look forward to working with both organisations to deliver a series of great events for our supporters and corporate clients over the next eight months. The management at the Sandman Signature Hotel and Shark Club are a very impressive and forward thinking team. They have already proposed some fantastic ideas that will mean this partnership really delivers for all involved.”

“The Shark Bar & Grill was perfectly partnered to link with the Newcastle Falcons.

Privately owned by a Canadian holding company, the contemporary Sandman Signature Hotel was originally home to the Scottish & Newcastle Brewery, which has played a significant role in the city’s history. Executive general manager Paul Smith said: “The Sandman Signature Hotel ethos is to work closely with the business and corporate community, with relationships in our home region of the North East. “As a top sports bar and dining

“We are proud to have a region which has nurtured so much sporting talent across the board and we are delighted with this new partnership.” General manager of the Shark Club Bar & Grill, Adrian Lowry, said: “The Newcastle Falcons are a perfect association for our profile at the Shark. “We are a sports bar destination with a fantastic sporting fixture diary available on 37 flat screen’s around the bar. “We hope to see players, visiting teams and dignitaries, guests and VIPS in the sports bar throughout the season.”

Jamie Oliver and Malmaison hauled up over unpaid Aberdeen fees Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver’s restaurant and luxury hotel Malmaison are among 42 businesses in Aberdeen facing a hearing over late or unpaid licensing fees. Councillors have requested that representatives of all of the businesses – which include bars, restaurants, hotels and shops – appear on December 10 to explain why the annual payments have not been made on time.

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It is understood that 11 of the 42 premises named also failed to pay on time last year. Members of the licensing board agreed on Thursday to call the companies to account, but a full list was not made public until yesterday. Letters had been sent out advising that fees had to be paid by October 1.

In the case of non payment, the board has a list of options to consider including a warning, suspension or, in the most serious cases, revoking of a premises licence. Under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, anyone selling alcohol must pay an annual fee, calculated on the rateable value of the business. Aberdeen solicitor Tony Dawson said unpaid fees caused a lot of unnecessary work for local licensing boards. He said: “Every year, there are many licensed premises which don’t pay in time. “This costs the licensing board a great deal of extra administration work and nowadays a lot of the boards are off the same view which is, if people have been reminded to pay and they haven’t, they will

be called before the board to explain themselves. “The procedure is perfectly fair and reasonable. “It usually turns out that the vast majority of the license holders pay up. “In the past there have been a couple of good reasons put forward like someone being abroad, but in general it is just an oversight.” Other venues named on the list include the Malt Mill bar on Holburn Street, Viva Brazil restaurant at Golden Square, the Hilton Treetops on Springfield Road and the Marriott at Overton Circle in Dyce.

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Planning a Bar the Servaclean Way

he team at ServaClean are masters at making the most of behind-the-bar space in both fixed and mobile bars. Here are some of the main points from their bar planning checklist.

Glasswashing

Consider whether glasses will be washed in the bar counter or somewhere else. Will you use a cabinet machine or a twin bowl sink for a manual wash & rinse method. Glasswashing needs more than just the machine: you require a sink for ‘slops’, somewhere to set down and somewhere else to drain glasses. You may need a secondary glasswash in case your machine breaks down – a second machine or a twin bowl sink. Also, handwashing is essential to meet health and safety requirements so you must have soap and hand-drying facilities accessible close by.

Glass storage and Serving Ensure that you have enough glasses to serve all your customers at your busiest trading time – the times you make most of your profit ! Choose the best method of glass storage (either on shelves or in glasswasher baskets) to suit your particular operation. Remember that correct storage is just as important as efficient washing if you want to serve a clean glass every time.

Cash Tills How many cash points will you need, and will they be in the counter or on the backfitting? Make sure you take into account the operating height of key pad and cash drawer – can you adjust the height if the till type is changed later? Also consider a receipt printer, card swipe machine and cash float security.

Bottle Cooling and Display Make sure you balance bottle storage capacity with other products on tap. There’s a huge selection of chiller cabinets to choose from – left or right hinged door, sliding door, seethrough, pass-through, etc – so choose what’s best for your operation. Position power points to be easily accessible for service without moving cabinets.

Coffee and Tea Choose a coffee machine carefully and position it for best effect in customer’s view and for convenience of serving. A water treatment unit is normally required, plus fridge space for milk or cream, a coffee grinder and grounds knock-out drawer for espresso machines and a water boiler plus tea pot storage for volume tea sales. You’ll also need a work surface with storage for sugar packs, crockery, cutlery, etc.

Draught Beers & Soft Drinks Position these to face customers approaching the bar and choose dispensers which provide convenient operating heights. Avoid obstructing under-bar work space with dispenser clamps and drip trays and allow space to serve drinks between or around dispenser positions. Remember that good ventilation is essential for beer line cooling whether in a cellar or under the counter.

Counter Design Your counter height must suit the style of operation and undercounter equipment to be accommodated. Location of mains services and beer line connections is very important, as is access to under-bar service ducts from the server’s side of bar to facilitate emergency maintenance without disturbing customers on the other side.

Empties Disposal Do you use disposable or returnable bottles or both? And how will you separate them? When considering the position of your bottle skips or crates remember to make sure the contents are not in the customer’s view.

Drinks Mixing & Cocktails You will require insulated and hygienic storage for ice and fruit slices, conveniently located mixer and liquor bottles, rinsing facilities for shakers and blender cups, counter storage for condiments and accessories and, perhaps, controlled storage for reserve liquors and spirits. Ice is probably your most profitable drink so choose a machine large enough – remembering that it needs water supply and drainage facility and try to locate it away from the servery. Some ice machines are noisy and they all emit a lot of warm air.

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Don’t Let Bag Thieves Spoil Your Christmas AS THE festive season gets into full swing, and people get ready to go out and enjoy themselves, it’s important to keep a closer eye on personal belongings. Bag theft traditionally increases on the run up to Christmas, so many bars, hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafes across the UK are offering customers a clever and inexpensive solution to the problem. Venues such as The London Bridge Hotel and Sheraton Park Tower Hotel as well as chains such as Park Plaza and Intercontinental are using the Chelsea Clip in bar and dining areas where they can be fitted inconspicuously under tables to guard against bag snatchers. The Chelsea Clip is a unique deterrent, which has a proven track record of preventing opportunist bag theft from public places. Produced by security company Selectamark, it is an injectionmoulded nylon hook from which a bag or rucksack can be suspended by its own strap.

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Two hands are needed to remove an item from the Clip, making ‘bag snatching’ virtually impossible. It can be easily fitted to tables, walls, bars, behind lavatory doors - in fact, anywhere a customer may need to secure their belongings.

Virtually any public place offers rich pickings for bag thieves with research from retailer John Lewis showing that a woman’s handbag could contain over £1,000 worth of valuable goods including cash, beauty products, an iPad mini, an iPod and a mobile phone. Luxury department store Harrods uses the Chelsea Clip to deter handbag theft and has placed them under tables in their bar and dining areas. The Clips are also being used to protect customers at the Charlotte Street Hotel in Fitzrovia, London. Suitable posters and other display material such as window and menu stickers should always be used in conjunction with The Chelsea Clip as a deterrent to thieves and as a reminder to both customers and staff that the clips are there to be used. The labels, which carry the wording ‘Secure your bag here’ can be placed around the neck of a wine bottle to advertise the clips. One London council had the labels printed in different languages so that tourists and visitors to bars and restaurants could be alerted to the risk of bag theft but protected from it at the same time. For further press information and images contact: Angela Singleton, Press Officer for Selectamark. Mobile: 07905 623 819. Email: angela.singleton@selectamark.co.uk

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CONCEPT are acknowledged as one of the Leading Companies in this field are their Bespoke Wine Cabinets and Displays can be seen in many successful Hotel and Restaurants in the UK and beyond.

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CONCEPT work with Designers to ensure their scheme is fully realised and blends into their scheme, but at the same time the cabinets themselves provide perfect temperature control to allow for all the wine to be stored or dispensed at the perfect temperature.

With various choices of materials, such as Stainless Steel, Timber, Brass, Bronze, specialist metal and Ral finishes, and with Internal Racking, Shelving for laying or displaying of bottles or sliding trays in all manner of styles represents endless choices and finishes. Lighting also plays an important part,

Ambient Displays are also very popular, where temperature control is not required but serve as a visual statement, and of course can easily be in any material or finish, and are often seen with the Temperature Controlled cabinets as part of a larger integrated scheme. CONCEPT can provide either individual cabinets or Large Totally Bespoke Displays utilising their own expertise as well as their specialist partners across Europe to ensure the perfect blend of quality and design and meet the budget requirements of their clients. www.conceptbars.co.uk info@conceptbars.co.uk

Altis Bars work directly with architects, designers, main contractors and private clients to produce on-time, on-budget Bar Design, Retail and Hotel Interior Design Solutions, and our highly qualified and motivated team of designers and production personnel are skilled in working with a multitude of finishes and materials to enhance any Bar, hospitality or leisure environments. Altis Bar Design, Hotel Interior and Shopfitting services are tailored to meet the clients needs in terms of design, ergonomics and operational efficiency allowing for maximum service and profitability. Altis Bars are Bar Designers and Bar Manufacturers with over 25 years of experience working with an impressive Bar Design client list, and help clients to produce ambience and atmosphere to create bars and venues that maximize profits and encourage returning clients. Utilizing traditional and modern materials Altis Bars provide high quality finishes that combine practicality and durability whilst being aesthetically correct which puts Altis Bars at the forefront of cutting edge Bar Design, Hotel Reception and Retail Interior Design. Be it a new bar design or a complete interior, Altis Bars work with client or client consultants to produce ambience and atmosphere to create bars and venues that maximise profits and encourage returning clients. Good visual design needs to be coupled with technical knowledge to deliver the client service expected by your discerning customers. As Bar Designers and Bar Manufacturers, Altis Bars aim to deliver these aspects in-house. Altis Bars modular bar has been devised to be a complete system. At the heart of the bar design is the stainless steel carcass,refined to meet the stringent public health regulations and to become an integral part of the finishes, supporting bar tops and front panels. The stainless steel carcass gives maximum flexibility enabling glasses and equipment such as glass washers, ice makers, coolers to be located efficiently.

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Lightique have a wide range of lighting available for all types of design. With many different styles available from vintage to contemporary. We can offer bespoke finishes on many of our ranges as well as source many different designs if we don’t quite have what you’re looking for in our standard ranges.

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At Lightique our aim as always, is to offer a range of lighting to suit the most discerning interior designer, architect or specifier, with products to suit small or large retail, commercial and domestic projects whether contemporary or traditional. Since its conception in 1985, Lightique has built an enviable reputation for quality, service and of course competitive pricing. We invite existing and new clients to browse through our latest collection and select lighting, with the knowledge that they are being manufactured and supplied by a company that prides itself on its reputation. We trust that you will find the contents both inspirational and helpful and help achieve that perfect design that we are all striving for.

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The current interior trend for sumptuous, dark walls has called for new options when it comes to flooring with paler colours making headway. The long-standing trend for shades of grey in interior schemes has also facilitated a shift towards lighter tones in wood flooring, often with a hint of grey. Light, with a white-washed tone, Junckers Nordic treatment adds interest to the colouration and graining of Oak and dons a contemporary twist to our trusted old favourite – a perfect backdrop to contemporary rooms. From hotels to art galleries, public libraries and even gyms, architects and designers are specifying more and more Nordic Oak to achieve a pale finish which reflects a lot of natural light.

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Said Steve Maltby, Managing Director, Junckers Ltd: “Scandinavian style has always had a great influence on the design world, not least in the flooring industry. Light coloured floors reflect natural light and are very popular with architects and interior designers. Very traditional in Scandinavia, whitening timber floors gives a great cross-over look between contemporary and classic.”

Subtly treated with a white-pigmented stain and sealed with Junckers Ultra Matt Lacquer, Nordic Oak is a beautiful and hard-wearing product that comes pre-finished and is ideal for use with underfloor heating. All Junckers’ solid hardwood floors are naturally stable and have a low moisture content and lend themselves perfectly to be installed over underfloor heating. New to the market, Junckers Rustic White Oil is also proving popular with the design community. Simply add more coats for a paler finish, then seal with one of our water based lacquers for a durable finish. Junckers is committed to sustainable forestry and the company is both FSC and PEFC certified.

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In the 1990’s Moon brought their design, innovation and heritage to the world of interiors; designers from the fashion world merged their ideas with those of interior designers and now Moon has thirteen 100% wool

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Brands such as Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Doubletree and Hotel Indigo, Newcastle, have utilised the St Helensbased company to create luxurious interiors for its new hotel in Sheffield. In the case of Hampton by Hilton, Ena Shaw Contract was chosen to transform a former police station into a quality hotel. Ena Shaw Contract – the UK’s largest contract manufacturer of made to measure curtains, blinds and soft furnishings – provided the finishing touches, with voiles and curtains for each room. Stuart Taylor, contract director at Ena Shaw Contract, said: “The Hampton by Hilton brand is growing rapidly thanks to its charismatic interior design and inherent quality. We provided bespoke curtains and voiles for the hotel bedrooms, reception areas and reception rooms, making sure that the rooms felt light, airy and luxurious.” Now, the company is busy with a raft of other hotel projects and most recently completed work on the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool and Aloft, which is part of the Starwood group. Stuart added: “It’s particularly important in hospitality design that the look and feel of soft furnishings are just right, and create a home from home for guests. The Ena Shaw Contract team are experts in working with brands to design the perfect interior, which looks terrific and conforms to best practice, technical specifications and

health and safety legislation. ”We’re excited about upcoming hotel projects and are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work on such prestigious developments as Hampton by Hilton and Titanic.”

Ena Shaw Contract is the contract-only arm of soft furnishings specialist, Ena Shaw Group. It has a longstanding history of providing top quality, bespoke soft furnishings in the hospitality sector, with recent projects including curtains, blinds and soft furnishings for international hotel chains, luxury castles in Scotland, marina developments in Cumbria and independent, familyrun businesses.

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Grosvenor Wilton Combines Retro Designs And Contemporary Colour In First Retail Carpet Collection It has been a very interesting time for Grosvenor Wilton. Last year they were commissioned to produce the carpets for the sets of ITV series Downton Abbey and in May 2014 Kidderminster-based carpet manufacturer Grosvenor Wilton, one of the UK’s finest and oldest carpet manufacturers, launched its first retail range. The British-made Diversity Collection is based on classic retro designs and modern colours. It will retail from £79 per linear metre and will be sold through several channels including http://www. diversitycollection.co.uk and via social media. Grosvenor Wilton’s new Diversity Collection transfers the company’s expertise in specialist restoration, historic and interiordesigner markets to retail carpeting. The 12 launch designs are united by the idea of ‘a fusion of heritage and fresh new design’. The new collection is inspired by the company’s huge archive of classic 1950s and 1960s carpet designs – with the addition of contemporary colours. Benjamin Grosvenor started carpet making in 1790. Since then, the business that has evolved into Grosvenor Wilton has specialised in the most discerning requirements for design and durability. Grosvenor Wilton is traditionally associated with highend bespoke carpet for residential and historic houses, film sets and museums. The Worcestershire company’s portfolio includes many high profile commissions: carpeting for Buckingham Palace’s throne room; the set of ITV’s Downton Abbey; and Stephen Spielberg’s blockbuster, Lincoln. Now, for the first time, the quality and design flair that royalty and Hollywood stars walk on is available as a retail product.

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As well as demonstrating over 200 years of carpet making expertise, the new collection is exceptionally versatile. Applications include wall-to-wall fitting, runners or being made up into edged rugs. Recommended retail prices are from £79 per linear metre. The new range will be available through http://www. diversitycollection.co.uk

Announcing the launch, Grosvenor Wilton’s managing director, Malcolm Foley, said: “Our new Diversity Collection unlocks the huge potential of the luxury retail carpet market. With over 200 years’ expertise distilled into the new range, discerning homeowners can combine unique style with the quality and pedigree that delights the most demanding carpet buyers. Seeing and feeling is the key to understanding our fusion of heritage and fresh new design. Were he still around, I’m sure Benjamin Grosvenor would be amazed by our novel approach to carpet retailing using technology and media such as the diversity collection website.” For more information, please call Tori on 01242 220233 or visit http://www.diversitycollection.co.uk

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The new urban style quartz worksurface from COMPAC COMPAC, inspired by America’s New York loft culture, have been able to create a fusion between architecture, design and functionality to offer the New York Collection. A totally new quartz worksurface that has its own unique urban style combined with a minimalistic open approach to modern living.

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Silky, soft and sensuous to the touch, the New York Collection will excite and stimulate the senses and offers the discerning client an opportunity to create a contemporary kitchen that reflects the style and thrill of loft living in the ‘Big Apple’.

The New York Collection features three urban concept colours – White Zement, Ice Zement and Grey Zement. Each colour has an innovative perfect glacé finish, unique to COMPAC, which highlights the colour, depth and definition of grain and offers less reflection than other quartz worksurfaces. It’s easy to clean and maintain too. The New York Collection from COMPAC –the beginning of a great story.

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Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar

The English Steakhouse A Cut Above The Rest

illray’s Steakhouse & Bar is the most English of English dining destinations, from the interior design to each cut of beef. Set in the County Hall, built 100 years ago to house London’s government, with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, few can claim a more inherently English location or vista. The choice of namesake, James Gillray, a famed caricaturist of the late eighteenth century, the restaurant and bar reflect the political history of the County Hall’s past, and the intelligence, style and humour of the English personality. James Gillray’s work punctuates the menu and will be exhibited on the walls of the steakhouse restaurant and bar.

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An English steakhouse of the finest design, Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is a homage to top quality beef 35-day dry aged English cattle. The menu features nine cuts of steak from O’Sheas Butchers – bone-out and bone-in – 300g Fillet on the bone, 450g Porterhouse and 600g T-Bone steaks. Gillray’s Steakhouse signature dish, the 1000g ‘Bulls Head’ steak, steals the show - a 1000g-butterfly cut, double rib steak served bone-in. Gillray’s serves a delicious homemade Sherry Trifle complete with Layered sponge fingers and red fruit soaked in sherry, covered with custard and topped with fresh whipped cream. If you can’t finish your trifle you can easily take it home

with you as it is served in an old fashioned jam jar. Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is all about indulging in great English produce. Every inch of the menu reflects this, displaying English food at its best. The design is sophisticated but unpretentious, playing on the eccentric but charming details of classic lighting and furniture pieces, such as Chesterfield sofas and crystal chandeliers, all bespoke designs from Blacksheep. The bar offers a sophisticated and stylish Thames-side destination, featuring a selection of over 70 gins and an impressive cocktail collection. The bespoke cocktail menu is ordered by historical era, from the

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The Englishness of Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar is evident throughout the bar menu, populated by English beers, over 70 gins (including a few British favourites such as Hendrick’s)

Centrally located on London’s South Bank, the luxury 5* London Marriott Hotel County Hall has iconic views overlooking Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Set in the County Hall, built 100 years ago to house London’s government, with views of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, few can claim a more inherently English location or vista. The historic hotel has 200 spacious bedrooms and suites: many offering river views and balconies. Gillray’s (www.gillrays.com) is the quintessentially English steakhouse and offers a beautiful Thames-side destination. The Library lounge provides the perfect location for a traditional Afternoon Tea surrounded

by historic books. The Leisure Club features a 25m indoor pool, Gym and Spa. Relax and refresh your body and spirit during your hotel visit with us in London. The Spa at County Hall’s talented therapists offer a wide range of restorative massage and beauty treatments in a tranquil spa atmosphere. With 12 dedicated meeting rooms featuring natural daylight and original period features, the hotel can also create bespoke meetings from a corporate event to a large presentation to a private birthday or wedding. Our event planners on-site can assist with every enquiry. For hotel bookings, please call: 0800 221 222 or visit:

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Georgian cocktails such as GLC, St Stephen’s Tower and Very Slippy-Weather each taking their name from popular James Gillray sketches through to contemporary and modern English concoctions. The cocktail collection doesn’t stop there, but gives a nod to the next generation of cocktails - molecular mixology with our famous ‘At Dusk’

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Swim In Gold

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here gold and money were once stored in the past, today an oasis of calm awaits guests and non-residents of Park Hyatt Vienna’s Arany Spa. Located in a former bank vault, the Arany Spa is set against a decadent backdrop of luxurious gold, mother of pearl and precious wood. Guests are invited to dive into a world of tranquility and enjoy sensual fragrances and aromas, serene music and pampering beauty treatments, resulting in total relaxation and rejuvenation of body and mind.

As the spa is located in the former headquarters of the Austrian Hungarian Monarchy Bank, the concept of the Park Hyatt’s Arany Spa (arany meaning ‘gold’ in Hungarian) was developed by the hotel’s architects around the building’s former bank vault. To allow the spa area more space and free flowing air, all of the intermediate ceilings were removed, thus creating a generous space in which to host the hotel’s unique and elegant gold pool.

Enjoy golden moments of relaxation and tranquility at the newly opened five-star hotel’s stunning spa

The original three-tone steel door from Wertheim , the company that initially installed the door in the former bank vault 100 years ago, remains in the same place. An homage to the building’s golden past, Arany Spa’s stunning use of mother of pearl and natural gold reflects the philosophy and elegance of the spa, where beauty and relaxation are key principles to the overall guest experience.

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Vienna’s Luxurious Arany Spa

The masterpiece of the Arany Spa area (1,000 square metres) is the sparkling gold pool, boasting a water surface area of 100 square metres. Guests can dive into a sea of relaxation whilst listening to calming underwater music, and enjoy golden moments of peace in the sauna, steam bath, sanarium and vitality showers in the spa. In the fitness area, guests will find ample opportunities to train and sculpt their bodies using the latest TechnoGym equipment in the workout room (170 square metres). Membership to the Arany Spa is open to non-residents of the hotel and includes access to the workout area, the pool and the wet areas. For guests who are particularly interested in the pool and the wet areas, Arany Spa offers a beauty membership of EUR €1,000 per year.

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Arany Spa is proud to use sumptuous products by Sodashi and SkinCeuticals for all of its spa treatments. “Our goal is that our guests leave the hotel more relaxed than they were upon arrival. Our

wellness and spa repertoire pampers with an entire series of massages and treatments of the highest level, set in a wonderful ambiance,” says Monique Dekker, the hotel’s General Manager. At guests’ disposal are six copper-mosaic and mother of pearl opulent spa suites, including the “Twinity Suite“ especially designed for couples treatments. Park Hyatt Vienna is an exclusive Austrian distributor of Sodashi products, an Australian skin care company that has successfully harnessed the benefits of natural ingredients to produce effective, chemical-free skin care products and spa therapies. Sodashi products are made with 100% natural vegetable extracts. Thanks to therapeutically interactive plants contained in Sodashi products, the treatments at Arany Spa are balancing, nourishing and rejuvenating, and give skin a beautifully radiant appearance. SkinCeuticals was founded 1997 by well-known American dermatologists and scientists, whose main aim was to improve skin health and counter skin aging. Through decades of medical

research, SkinCeuticals develops highly concentrated antioxidants and formulas, and is used and recommended by dermatologists, surgeons, selected pharmacies and spas worldwide. Arany Spa at Park Hyatt Vienna is open to hotel guests, members and day spa visitors daily from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm. The spa is directly accessible via the parking garage on Am Hof via a separate entrance. Personal Trainers for private lessons are available upon request. For all Arany Spa enquiries email spa-arany.vienna@hyatt.com or phone on +43 1 22740 1130. Further information can be found at www.vienna.park.hyatt.com and www.spa-arany.com. Nightly rates at Park Hyatt Vienna will start from EUR375 per room for two persons in a Park Room (King or Twin) excluding breakfast. For further information please call +43 1 227401234 Or visit:

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Retreat, Relax, Retune, Replenish, Reconnect

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ILA Launches First ILA Only Spa at Raas Jodjpur

eyond Organic British beauty expert ila is delighted to unveil its new brand of ‘ila only’ spas with the launch of ila only Spa Raas Jodhpur – an inspiring blueprint for the heartfelt, healing havens to follow.

volved from years of experience creating, growing and supporting some of the world’s most inspiring spa success stories, ila only spas are extraordinary soulful spaces where therapists trained in mindfulness and heart consciousness pave the way for transformative healing. Resonating excellence at every level, they help guests to reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them – combining the purest of intentions with the highest levels of natural and ethical integrity to create success both commercially and authentically. “We have long wanted to develop a range of bespoke spa environments that remain true to their surroundings, hold the essence of wellbeing, and deliver way beyond guest expectations,” explains ila’s Founder, Denise Leicester. “ila only Spa Raas Jodhpur couldn’t be a more energising start to that story.” Raas Jodhpur is a luxury boutique hotel located within Jodhpur’s ancient city walls, in the direct gaze of the 500-year-old Mehrangarh Fort. Restored with 21st century verve, its heritage buildings embrace a contemporary approach that remains true to ethics and authenticity. Intelligent design-led interiors fuse antiquity, innovation and sustainability. Outside, the Blue City twirls in a kaleidoscope of colour and creativity, music and dance, literature and love, inspiring ila only Spa Raas Jodhpur’s altogether different artistic immersion: into India’s healing arts. Within the spa, marma massage, yogic healing and energy work combine with the region’s most profound natural products: blissfully nurturing Rajasthani damascena rose otto; sensual raat ki raani (tuberose) from Himachal; sacred sandalwood from Mysore; balancing Keralan Jasmine; and the healing energy of Himalayan salt crystals – the remains of an ocean trapped over 250 million years ago. Raas’s charismatic co-owner, Nikhilendra Singh, echoed the sentiments in his summary: “I feel ila’s roots are in India so I see our partnership as ila ‘coming home’; I’m delighted that the first ila only spa will be housed at RAAS.” Ila Only Spa treatments at Raas Jodhpur start from £28 / 2,800 INR Nightly rates at Raas Jodhpur are available from £205/ 20,500 INR per room per night for two people sharing including breakfast. For further information please refer to raasjodhpur.com. *Prices in Pounds Sterling correct to today’s exchange rate ila products are available to purchase at a range of leading retail outlets and online at

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The heavenly Raas Rose Bliss signature treatment captures the romantic exoticism of Jodhpur, combining nurturing Indian damascena rose otto with the sweet headiness of jasmine in a scrub, massage and facial. Intensely soothing and moisturising, it helps balance the hormones, alleviate stress and promote feelings of deep calm. “ila only Spa Raas Jodhpur is an blissful haven in the most unexpected and enthralling setting,” continues ila’s Founder, Denise Leicester. “To have this lovely little spa nestled just a stone’s throw beneath one of India’s largest fortresses, drawing off all the raw energy that it exudes, yet cocooned in the city’s most intriguing luxury boutique hotel, is about as exciting an alignment as we could have envisioned for our first ilaonly Spa.”