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Industry News Introducing Tootoomoo
dining al fresco.
Islington Head on down to Tootoomoo Islington for quality street food and delicious pan-Asian tapas in the heart of N1. With a pinch of ancient recipes, a sprinkle of modern cooking techniques and plenty of secret inclusions from Grandma Pang, the audacious menu is packed with plates to satisfy your Asian cravings. Whether it’s wonderfully fresh sushi, an authentic Thai
strong luxury brand background including experience in travel, hospitality, restaurants and the fashion world. Most recently, Eliot has spent time in Asia leading the Communications team for a group of luxury family owned properties across Bali, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Singapore. Prior to this and while based in Hong Kong, Eliot looked after the communications and marketing for the 15-site strong Aqua Restaurant Group, which included the opening of the group’s two London restaurants located within The Shard. Before his move to Hong Kong, Eliot was Head of the Lifestyle Department at Bacchus PR, supporting brands such as Harrods, Langham Hotels International, Nobu Restaurants, Thomas Keller and the Soho House Group. Eliot’s main focus at Hotel Café Royal will be to increase awareness and to elevate the brand further in the key markets of the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East. The PR role will play a significant part in achieving the hotel’s long term goals and is a key driver in positioning the hotel amongst its London competitors. Speaking about the appointment, Hotel Café Royal’s Managing Director Thomas Kochs said “We are delighted to welcome Eliot to the team here at Hotel Café Royal, and trust that his experience and that of our existing team will further contribute to developing our position in the luxury hospitality market and communicating that to new and regular guests alike.”
ethically sourced meat and fish, and daily sourced fruits and veggies from London’s best markets.
bijou restaurant has it all!
the perfect fusion, guests can delight in
The name derives from an ancient
unique Asian tapas, explorative tasting menus and zesty salads. Begin with sharing
the restaurant.
Eliot Sandiford joins Hotel Café Royal as Director of PR with a
the best dishes. The menu features familiar favourites and exciting new plates using
Combining Malaysian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese influences to create
friendship connected through sharing good food, which is a principle at the very heart of
This September, Hotel Café Royal is pleased to announce a significant new appointment to their in-house team.
simple truth: that the best ingredients make
curry or a heady cocktail you’re after, this
Indonesian folk tale about a girl called ‘Tootoomoo’ and her friend The Giant, a
Hotel Café Royal announces Eliot Sandiford as Director of Public Relations
Delectable Dishes Executive Chef Ricky Pang follows a very
Welcome to Asia Owned by restaurateur Philip McGuinness and Executive Chef Ricky Pang, Tootoomoo brings the colour and vibrancy of Asian ‘shophouses’ to the streets of Islington. Step across the threshold and be transported to a vibrant Asian street market. Listen to the wok fire up explosive flavours, breathe in the scents of the spices and be surrounded by the vivid hues that decorate the space. Hints of bold red, teal and yellow jump-start your Asian adventure before you even take a seat. Mesh panels line the exposed brick walls and are adorned with jam jars filled with fairy lights and intriguing Asian sauces. The dining space is also encased with a rickety wooden trellis to give that feeling of
dishes of Shichimi squid, crispy smoked chicken and vegetarian potstickers. Add to your taste journey with sensational sushi including yuzu salmon maki, soft shell crab maki and the essential California prawn roll. Dive straight into bold dishes of Thai green curry or rich Rendang curry, ideal alongside a healthy bowl of steamed brown rice. There is also aromatic duck with classic pancakes, fragrant lemongrass tiger prawns, playful popcorn shrimp or soft shell crab tempura with a taste bud tingling jalapeño mayo. An array of gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are also available so everyone can eat in comfort. End your experience in style with guilt-free frozen yoghurt. Available in natural, Oreo, chocolate, pistachio and mango passionfruit flavours with a choice of toppings from naughty sweet treats to superfood berries, this is one dessert course not to skip.
Pizza Hut Restaurants calls on industry to protect employee mental wellbeing Research commissioned as part of Pizza Hut Restaurants’ new partnership with Mental Health UK reveals that only 7% of hospitality workers would feel comfortable talking to their employer about their mental health. Additionally, 44% said they wouldn’t talk to anyone at all, not even family or friends. Encouragingly, four out of five people who did ask for support from their employer said that they received it. However, the research revealed there is still a stigma attached to mental health problems and over half (56%) said they received adverse treatment at work as a result. This suggests that more needs to be done to ensure employees experiencing problems with their mental health feel comfortable speaking to their employer. Pizza Hut Restaurants is committed to taking a leading role when it comes to mental health problems in the hospitality industry, encouraging other businesses to support their own staff, and thereby helping to attract and retain more people in the sector.
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Hotels & Tax – Wetherspoons
and a BREXIT vote campaigned for and won,
Grind open their very own roastery
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you’re left thinking where next and how.
this September
The performance of Wetherspoons is well
There were a couple of interesting notions that
documented across the financial and hospitality press. It is a great business, even if they go on a
stood out. One is the hotel offer. JDW have
little too much about BREXIT, nonetheless the Chairman speaks in a very common sense way and so does the offer in their outlets – it just seems to make sense.
developed one in Barrow-in-Furness that does very well. For those of you that don’t know where Barrow is, then go to the Lake District and turn left to the farthest point west of England. Home of historic ship-building, this working town is very salt of the earth and with a
As does the way they seem to go about things. The press conference held for journalists the
strong working ethic. Look out from the sands and you can see the Isle of Man. Wetherspoons
other day, the first that I have attended, was a
occupies the former Co-operative department store premises which they had occupied since
completely different format than imagined. 14 journalists around the table with Tim Martin, the CEO and FD in a very intimate, free-ranging Q & A.
1889. This hotel has performed very well according to Mr Martin and they are set to open more. He reckons the chain will open between 50 and 100 – a total of c.150 in the next 3-10
Long gone are the days of Wetherspoons the one-man band, selling beer at £1 pint, although sometimes it can sound like it, and frankly that is comforting in many ways. With sustained growth and development over at least 10 years
years above good pubs. A bit of a broad target to be completely focussed upon but considering their value proposition, it would not be surprising for a chain of Wetherspoons hotels to be more of a force.
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Founded five years ago, by entrepreneur David Abrahamovitch and musician Kaz James, Shoreditch Grind was designed to bring the ultra high-quality coffee experience of Kaz’s hometown, Melbourne, to East London. Since then, Grind has grown to six locations across London that serve coffee, cocktails and food from day to night. When Grind launched its crowdfunding campaign in summer 2015, they promised to build a state of the art coffee roastery to supply coffee to their locations around London. After storming through their £750k target to raise a total of £1.3m, one year later Grind has now delivered on that promise, with a state of the art roastery in an incredible converted warehouse –alongside a barista training lab and space for the growing Grind team. Remarkably, the building has a long history with coffee – it was originally built for coffee storagein 1895. The new Grind HQ is in the heart of Shoreditch, a few minutes walk from the original Shoreditch Grind locationon Old Street Roundabout. Grind open their very own roastery this September 5 From here, new Head Roaster Howard works with Grind Head of Coffee Sam to taste, select, and roast the coffee before it’s packed and shipped around London, twice a week. Around the world, coffee is harvested at different times of year – and Howard
Anchor at Aspley Guise reopens after £600,000 refurbishment
A warm welcome awaits customers from the Epic Managers team led by Coath, who also runs pubs including 185 Watling Street in
and Sam work closely with a team of boutique importers, guaranteeing fair pay to farmers, as well as investing in projects to improve the communities that they rely so much on.
Successful pub operator Andrew Coath and
Towcester and who previously ran venues in Salford, near Milton Keynes; Woburn and Bedford.
Coffee is also delivered to Grind’s growing base of wholesale partners – the team have even found time to create a bespoke
Bedfordshire brewer and pub company Charles Wells have reopened the Anchor at Aspley Guise near Milton Keynes following a transformative £600,000 refurbishment. The new Anchor, which has space for 96 diners and drinkers, reflects the best in British design blending the traditional with the contemporary to offer a relaxed, home from home environment.
Coath says: “We are really excited to have opened the doors to the fantastic new Anchor and are delighted to be working with Charles Wells to have created this eclectic British pub. The Anchor will be the heart of the local community, but also offer an exciting new eating and drinking venue for people in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and beyond.”
blend, Twitter Grind, only available at Twitter HQ, as well as recently roasting up a one-off blend for the Facebook Summer Fiesta. Grind havealso been busy helping Canadian cashmere aficionados Kit & Ace at their opening on Redchurch Street, and providing coffee, training and support to London’s PRESScold pressed juice brand. Customers of Grind sites will continue to enjoy the Grind House Blend when ordering, and with the new roastery they will now be able to purchase the house blend in each outpost.
Al fresco dining spaces to the front and rear of the pub offer a further tranquil setting for customers to unwind over a meal or drink.
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‘The Owner’s Suite Collection’ is Unveiled at Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, Canada Music, art and fashion give each suite an opulent pulse of its own, and Suite Music Package offers ultimate concert experience. Vancouver, Canada, 2016-08-16 A bold reinterpretation of luxury has arrived at Fairmont Pacific Rim –‘The Owner’s Suite Collection.’ Designed for the elite, in-the-know traveller, the new collection of 10 suites are more than a place to stay, they’re a place to be inspired by the city’s DNA with elements of fashion, art and music. With the prestigious unveiling, comes the ultimate suite music experience package which includes
accommodation in an Owner’s Suite, a music-inspired welcome amenity, cocktails in The Lobby Lounge featuring nightly live music, VIP Live Nation concert experience, and return car transfers to the show. Package rates start from $3,200.00 CDN and further information can be found online. Each Owner’s Suite offers 800 square feet of opulence with an Ico Parisi-inspired sofa and dining room table in the living room, a plush king-sized canopy bed, large walk-in closet and marble spa bathroom with deep soaker tub. Colourful gallery-worthy art installations by prominent Canadian artists that include Susan Point and Greg Murdock, dress the walls of the space.
Every suite houses its own custom vinyl collection and Rega RP1 turntable. Guests are welcomed with a curated compilation of records based on their musical preferences, or can select their playlist upon arrival. Guests also enjoy Fairmont Gold services during their stay with private check-in, concierge, and an exclusive lounge that overlooks the harbour. Under the direction of owner/developer, Westbank Projects Corp. and the Peterson Group, the Owner’s Suite concept was shaped by award-winning Vancouver-based architect James K Cheng. A pioneer in west coast architecture, Cheng’s green glass towers helped coin the term Vancouverism, and designed the Fairmont Pacific Rim as an urban oasis. For the
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Owner’s Suites he incorporated contemporary and European modern design influences for a tranquil space that is intentionally stunning in its simplicity and allows panoramic views to remain the primary focal point. “We are continually developing our product to suit the evolving needs and desires of our guests,” comments Philip Barnes, Regional Vice President, Pacific Northwest and General Manager, Fairmont Pacific Rim. “We believe these 10 new suites will be embraced by our guests as another example of our continuing commitment to meet, and hopefully exceed, their expectations” About Fairmont Pacific Rim Fairmont Pacific Rim - Vancouver’s definitive luxury hotel - was rated the World’s Best Business Hotel by
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Condé Nast Traveler readers and the #1 City hotel in Canada by Travel + Leisure. This ultramodern downtown hotel offers unobstructed mountain and harbour views, combining best of the Pacific Rim in its architecture and décor. The hotel features three eclectic dining destinations, resort-style Willow Stream Spa, rooftop pool deck, and guestrooms with lavish appointments, including a variety of the city’s most luxurious suites. About Fairmont Fairmont Hotels & Resorts connects guests to the very best of its destinations worldwide, providing travelers with memorable travel experiences, thoughtful and attentive service and luxury hotels that are truly unforgettable. Each Fairmont property reflects the locale’s energy, culture and history through locally inspired cuisine, spirited bars and lounges
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and distinctive design and decor. With more than 70 hotels globally, and many more in development, the Fairmont collection boasts some of the most iconic and distinctive hotels in the world. This extraordinary collection includes The Plaza in New York, The Savoy in London, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City. Fairmont is part of AccorHotels, a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,000 hotels, resorts and residences, as well as in over 2,600 of the finest private homes around the globe. For more information or reservations, please visit fairmont.com.
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Claridge’s
Afternoon Tea Re-Examined At Claridge’s Famous for this most English of institutions for almost 150 years, Claridge’s elevates the ritual of afternoon tea to a new level with an unprecedented amount of detail and gastronomic attention. The unrivalled experience features a menu of over twenty carefully sourced teas, expertly complemented by delicious finger sandwiches, warm scones and sweet pastries. The centrepiece of the afternoon tea is, of course, the drink itself. Tea connoisseur, Henrietta Lovell of the Rare Tea Company has scoured the globe to find a selection of exquisite tea from small, little known producers, which all use sustainable farming practices. Working hand in hand with Claridge’s Executive Chef,
Martyn Nail, Lovell has painstakingly selected teas that will complement the food on offer. The skilfully curated selection has been sourced from some of the oldest tea plantations in China, Sri Lanka, Africa, India and even the UK. The teas are all natural containing no additives, preservatives or flavourings. Lovell has also developed a delicious Claridge’s Blend, which is re-blended every season, much like a fine wine. Among the highlights of the menu are a White Silver Tip from the mountains of Fujian in far eastern China and one of the most prized teas in the world; the rare Malawi Antler which is made from the shoots of the
tea plant and cannot be found anywhere else in the UK, and an Earl Grey from Tregothnan, a walled tea garden in Cornwall that has been producing beautiful teas since the 14th century. Following special training all Claridge’s waiters are adept at the correct way to prepare the perfect cup of tea. The exact amount of tea is weighed before being brought to the table along with water at the optimum temperature, which is used to steep the tea to the guest’s preferred strength. Once served, the remaining water is drained off the leaves ready for a second infusion – which experts regard as being even better than the first.
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Commenting on the collaboration, Lovell says: “It’s so wonderful to be working with somewhere that is synonymous with this culinary tradition and so exciting to know that Claridge’s serves it with a unique focus on the tea itself.” Executive chef, Martyn Nail, comments: “Building on Claridge’s afternoon tea heritage, we’re pleased to be once again setting the standards and raising the bar of this quintessentially British institution with an amount of detail and gastronomic attention, thus far unheard of in hotels.”
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Tea is accompanied by a delicious selection of finger sandwiches and chic pastries. The pastries which change every week according to the availability of the very finest seasonal ingredients and are made fresh each day by a dedicated team of pastry chefs headed by Ross Sneddon and are complemented by freshly baked plain and raisin scones. The latter are served with Marco-Polo jelly – the popular tea-infused jam and traditional Cornish, clotted cream. Afternoon tea is served in the magnificent art deco Foyer and Reading Room on Bernardaud green and white striped porcelain – which has been made Website: www.claridges.co.uk
exclusively for Claridge’s. A classical pianist adds to the elegant atmosphere. Claridge’s traditional afternoon tea is priced at £58 (excluding a 12.5% discretionary service charge). Claridge’s Champagne afternoon tea costs £68 and includes a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne. Afternoon tea at Claridge’s is served between 2.45pm and 5.30pm (last reservations) every day. Reservations are essential and can be made by calling 020 7409 6307.
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Cafes Novell UK Coffee today is part of our culture and to be enjoyed on so many different occasions – whether it’s having a social chat, or at work, during a business meeting, whilst having a rest, reading the morning paper, grabbing a cup whilst travelling and certainly to linger over on holiday – whenever, a cup of coffee seems to suit the occasion. One thing is certain though – a bed cup of coffee makes a bad occasion! Tasting is very personal and it’s an important decision to make as a restauranteur or coffee shop owner as to what you offer your clientele. It is also an opportunity to educate customers with the many varieties and varying quality of coffee’s now available in the UK. As more and more people become coffee enthusiasts, so restaurants are having to be more discerning about the coffee they offer to finish off the meal. Since 1958 Cafes Novell have been seducing the senses of millions of Spanish people with their continued pursuit of ‘The Perfect Cup’ of espresso which is currently enjoyed by over 500,000 people daily around the world and increasing. In 2011 Cafes Novell embarked on a global expansion drive. The first choice for expansion was Italy where they opened in Milan and Rome. This may not be the
first choice for a coffee company to embark on global expansion but with an exquisite product Novell were ready to take on the Italians on home turf! Since the continued success in Italy, Novell quickly followed with expansion into Hong Kong, China, USA, and Cafes Novell UK opened its doors for business in April 2015 with their first client, a Bakery chain in London. Now 16 months on and Cafes Novell UK now boasts over 100 clients in the UK including Aquariums, Visitor attractions, Hotels, Restaurants and many Coffee shops along with a few Football Clubs for good measure! Earlier this year at Hotelympia Novell launched their bio-degradable Nespresso compatible capsules initially focusing on the Hotel sector enabling hotels to provide premium coffee in an eco-friendly capsules enabling Cafes Novell UK to be a complete hotel coffee provider from machines through to beans and capsules. In the last month Cafes Novell have launched their e-commerce site 4 weeks ago with the primarily aim of targeting the home market for Nespresso compatible capsule sales which has proved a success with over 2500 visitors to the site (www.novellcoffee.co.uk) in the last 4 weeks since launch. This site sits along side www.cafesnovell.co.uk were more information can be
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found about the company which is growing. Phil White, Managing Director of Cafes Novell UK confirms they have exciting times ahead in 2016/17 as the team embark on a push for growth across the UK following the commitment of additional investment to aid him with his aspirations for the business. Something that one of Spain’s largest coffee roasters also now how firmly in their sights, bringing premium quality coffee and service to the UK market and to support the team at Cafes Novell UK to become a major force in the UK coffee market in the coming years. To contact Novell to establish how they can help in your business please contact either Phil White – Managing Director for the UK or Xavi Mas – National Account Manager. 01937 845584 or visit www.cafesnovell.co.uk
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Al Fresco Dining At Royal China Restaurants For those seeking al fresco dining, two of the Royal China restaurants offer outside space to enjoy the sunshine. Royal China, Canary Wharf Royal China Canary Wharf has a large south-facing outdoor patio for up to 80 guests. Overlooking the Thames, and a minute’s walk from the Thames Clipper’s Canary Wharf Pier, the patio is the ideal place to enjoy both lunch and dinner. On weekdays the 130 cover restaurant is popular with business people, while weekends attract locals and families. The restaurant serves a traditional Hong Kong Chinese menu, perfect for guests wishing to indulge in authentic Chinese cuisine.
Royal China, Fulham
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Popular within the local neighbourhood, Royal China Fulham has a small outdoor terrace seating 12 guests on weekends. Surrounded by foliage, this charming space complements the intimate family friendly restaurant.
The Royal China Group consists of six of London’s most authentic and prestigious Chinese restaurants, including the luxurious and critically-acclaimed Royal China Club.
Inside the restaurant, the signature Chinese mural covers one wall, while the large window frontage and windows to the rear of the restaurant create a light and airy space. The restaurant seats 55 covers and is the only restaurant in the group to offer a home delivery service.
Website: www.royalchinagroup.co.uk
The Royal China restaurants offer traditional Hong Kong Chinese dishes, while the Royal China Club provides an exclusive experience by combining European ingredients within the authentic Chinese cuisine. The group is renowned for its excellent-value Dim Sum, which is served daily from Noon until 5pm. Each restaurant has a different menu, dedicated Dim Sum Chef, as well as a Head Chef.
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Brockencote Hall Hotel appoints talented Tim Jenkins as new head chef The Eden Hotel Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of a new head chef at Brockencote Hall Hotel, Worcestershire. The hotel’s former sous chef, Tim Jenkins, will become head chef of the hotel’s three AA Rosette Restaurant, The Chaddesley, from 1 August, where he will lead a passionate and talented team. Renowned for serving exceptional cuisine with a backdrop of sweeping countryside views, the restaurant – popular with locals and guests alike - will continue to create mouthwatering masterpieces using only the finest seasonal ingredients. Locally-sourced produce includes freshly-picked wild plants, herbs and fruit from the hotel’s kitchen garden and honey from its beehives, plus the huge bounty available from
the finest artisan producers in Worcestershire and the surrounding countryside. Former sous chef Tim Jenkins has been at Brockencote Hall Hotel for nine years and, for the last six years, has been honing his exemplary culinary skills under the watchful eye of the hotel’s former head chef Adam Brown - previously of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and Le Champignon Sauvage. Says Mark Chambers, Managing Director, Eden Hotel Collection, “Home-grown chefs are a speciality of the Eden Hotel Collection. We are delighted to celebrate the promotion of Tim Jenkins, whose natural talent has been nurtured well by Adam Brown over the past few years.
Website: www.brockencotehall.com
“We are equally proud that Adam Brown has been promoted to the role of Executive Chef at Mallory Court Hotel, one of our flagship properties.” Try Brockencote Hall Hotel’s flavoursome dishes, brimming with imagination and innovation, for yourself. Daily options include the Market Menu Lunch - 3 courses - £32.50 per person and the Market Menu Dinner - 3 courses - £45.00 per person excluding coffee and petit fours. To book a table, call Brockencote Hall Hotel on 01562 777 876.
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Explore a tranquil forest Inspired by a beautiful forest setting, a natural palette of locally sourced materials form the concept of the new Thermal Retreat Spa at Champneys Forest Mere.
Real pine trees were specially treated and integrated throughout the space and rustic wayney edge wall panelling really bring the forest inside.
Butterscotch Design, specialists in hotel spa design, worked closely with Champneys to create a unique and fulfilling spa experience. Using our in depth knowledge of innovative spa technology and the transparent beauty of nature, we have created a space where you can walk amongst the trees whilst experiencing a range of unique treatments.
Immerse yourself in the full height glass experience showers where you can refresh amongst the trees while enjoying the soothing sounds of birds. Revitalise in the real snow cabin (the first of its kind in the UK) then relax and unwind in the luxury woodland Jacuzzi bath. We are currently working closely with Champneys on several exciting new spas across the country.
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The Gritti Palace
The Gritti Palace, Venice The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice in exclusive partnership with Riva offers its guests the chance to live a unique Riva Experience on board of Il Doge, the hotel brand
of Torcello with its stories and legends including the famous bell tower and the throne of Attila.
Delight in a lunch of the freshest fish and journey from Venice’s Lido down to the Alberoni, returning to
Lagoon archeology Excursion– 2 hours
Venice via Fusina at the historic delta of the Brenta River.
new Aquariva motorboat Elegantly Riva, essentially Gritti Palace The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice proudly presents a new collaboration with Riva, the leading Italian brand in luxury boats. Since May, the hotel’s guests have at their disposal the speedboat Il Doge, for pleasant trips around the Lagoon, to
An introduction to the most important and
The Aquariva boat can accommodate up to 7 people,
fascinating archaeological sites: the mysterious Lazzaretto Vecchio, Sant’Erasmo island with its beautiful gardens, the island of Vignole and the island of St. Andrew connected by a single bridge.
including the captain. The hourly rate is € 350. The boat might be booked for a minimum of two hours.
An Art Excursion - 5/6 hours
discover the most exclusive Venetian spots from a very special sea level point of view.
Art is present on many of the Lagoon islands. Discover Santa Maria delle Grazie, San Lazzaro degli Armeni with its historic monastery, the international university
Global explores looking for indigenous and one-ofa-kind experiences, can experience of Il Doge boat equipped with Champagne Ruinart and necessaire to enjoy a sunny day on the water or a romantic sunset overviewing the Lagoon.
of San Servolo, the church of San Giorgio and Santa Cristina.
On the occasion of this exclusive partnership special tours have been created to allow the Gritti Palace guests to discover the art and the nature of the Venetian Lagoon on board of Il Doge. The tours have different lengths and are available all day long, to meet guests’ different needs.
Bird watching Excursion - 4 hours A fascinating nature tour that will disclose to the guests the islands of San Francesco del Deserto, Sant’Erasmo and the barene: salt marshes of tabular land very important for the ecology of the lagoon where a great variety of greenery host many different species of birds. The itinerary also includes Burano, Torcello, the beautiful island of Mazzorbo and the island of Murano.
The Classic Excursion - 4 hours Discover the magic and heritage behind the exquisite glass of Murano, the colored houses and laces of Burano, and the traditions of the fascinating island
The breathtaking Gritti Palace Riva Lounge is the starting point for all tours on board of Il Doge.
The Fisherman Excursion – 4 hours or 8 hours including lunch Unlock the traditions of sea-fishing in the lagoons.
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Recently inaugurated the new elegant and stylish terrace of the Gritti Palace, is inspired by the Riva Aquarama Lounge of the Yacht Club de Monaco and was crafted with innovative and functional materials related to the historic Italian nautical brand. The bespoke terrace overlooks the Grand Canal and represents the perfect gathering place with a stunning view on Santa Maria della Salute Cathedral. The terrace is the perfect outside extension of the splendid Bar Longhi, the historical and charming social hub of the Gritti Palace, featuring some of the best cocktails in Venice as well as Venetian Cicchetti tasting experience. Guests can indulge seating on elegant Aquarama chairs and enjoy a Riva Cocktail created by the hotel bartender Cristiano Luciani: a perfect mix of international glamour and indigenous invention. A fresh combination of White Rhum, Grapefruit, Orgeat syrup and Orange Bitter to be sipped while enjoying the unparalleled view on the Canal Grande.
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The Beefbar
Humbert & Poyet Unveils The Beef bar In Hong Kong Following in the footsteps of Monaco and Mexico, Beefbar is continuing to conquer the world and this time it’s set its sights on the very heart of the Chinese metropolis that is Hong Kong. The signature concept from the Monaco Restaurant Group serves top quality meat that has brought the restaurant world renown and put it among the best meat restaurants in the world in specialist press. The Humbert & Poyet architecture firm has unveiled an interior inspired by gentlemen’s and wine tasting clubs with premium features in the new site. The materials are opulent, raw and luxurious: black wood panels, leather fittings, burnished bronze and a marble bar. The lighting is designed and custom-made by the architecture firm to create an intimate and cosy atmosphere. The openwork ceiling made up of dyed wood panels alternates with gaps to create depth and a bold design feature. The new restaurant’s unique feature is a scarlet wall that marks out a private and social space. Nuances of warm colours combined with refined raw features
craft a masculine, chic and modern setting. A world away from hectic Hong Kong, the cosy bar and terrace heighten the sense of timeless luxury and the peaceful atmosphere designed by the architects Emil Humbert & Christophe Poyet. Each design feature created by Emil Humbert & Christophe Poyet echoes Beefbar’s culinary world: excellent, bold and pure. With over 20 years of experience as a chef, Andrea Spagoni puts these values into his dishes to create a unique culinary experience. This new project has seen the Humbert & Poyet architecture firm once again amaze and reach an international audience with a new address that’s already a must-visit!
Paris, the former as a state-qualified architect (ParisBelleville National School of Architecture graduate) and the latter as a CFAI interior designer (Académie Charpentier graduate). It all began in 2007 when Emil Humbert, from Paris, opened his architecture firm and Christophe Poyet, from Monaco, had just graduated. Humbert & Poyet was founded a year after they first met: “It was natural, I instantly knew we’d work together,” says Emil Humbert. Their projects focus on elegant and meticulous designs to create timeless spaces using premium materials such as stone, wood and bronze. Naturally, the most important thing is to reflect the client’s personality and respect the soul of the site.
LOW-KEY LUXURY ARCHITECTURE Two architects, Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, joined forces to form Humbert & Poyet. The design and fashion enthusiasts decided to pool their skills to provide a full range of services from construction to interior design. They both studied in Website: www.humbertpoyet.com
Humbert & Poyet put their stamp on public work sites with their expert choice of materials, lighting design or their ability to showcase a space and set the scene for the client to take centre stage. “We communicate constantly throughout a project. Our symbiosis forms the foundations of our projects and ensures the space that we’ve imagined works,” says Christophe Poyet.
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Ibis Styles & Pullman hotels in Roissypôle Paris, France In Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, the Roissypôle business district offers more than 230,000 m² of offices and 2,200 hotel rooms available by the end of 2014. As air traffic keeps growing and the construction of a fourth terminal was planned, Roissypôle’s development is in full swing. Winner of a March 2011 competition hosted by the Paris Airports, on a 4,102 m² space, Arte Charpentier Architectes has designed two distinct hotels for the ACCOR group: a building housing an
IBIS STYLES (308 rooms) hotel on the corner of the Lisbon and New York streets and a building for the prestigious PULLMAN (305 rooms) chain implanted along the la Haye street - that has also been designed according to its angle with the New York street. The hotel project was designed to seamlessly integrate within its nearby environment, in articulation with the “Dome” and the future nearby tramway terminal. Right in front of the train exit, the two IBIS STYLES and PULLMAN hotels share the same kind of outline
and their frame are innovative. Despite its thin silhouette and irregular facade in front of the Dome, the hotel center creates a strong visual impact, making those buildings appear as doors to the city. The gap between the hotels creates a convivial space that is partially protected by a glassing in the form of flower petals; a true catalyst for city life, a place to drink, to share moments or just go through. The street level is lively. The activities offered generate commercial activity. The two hotels’ reception areas
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enjoy a view of the outside. The Pullman street level’s generous height opens onto public space and enables satisfying both the hotel owners and users but also the
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city and its passersby. The two buildings’ facades have been treated in the same way: - The color and materials have been picked for their brightness - Silk-screened glass partially covers the glassing, drawing an aesthetic and modern checker board pattern. An optical illusion is thus created along the buildings’ frames. - Thousands of LEDs create lines along the facades; they light the buildings up day and night. As a part of the project the agency also designed the landscapes, from gardening to soil treatment and public spaces.
mall in Meaux (70,300 m², architect of record / interior designer / landscape architect). Recently the agency has delivered the Gendarmerie
Architect: ARTE CHARPENTIER ARCHITECTES Architect of record: Abbès Tahir Design Department Structure: Conception service consulting Design Department Fluids: CTH Facades Specialist: Façade 2000 Kitchen Specialist: PHI2 ingénierie Economist: Simonneau Sarl Lights Specialist: Gilles Richard Interior spaces decoration: Ibis: Agence Blanchet d’Istria Pullman: Christophe Pillet Construction Company Eiffage Construction Val de Seine About the Agency
Data sheet Operator: AccorHotels Owners: Ibis Style & Pullman (AccorHotels) Developer: Eiffage Immobilier VEFA Buyer: Foncière des Régions (pour l’ensemble du pôle) et Crédit Agricole Assurances (pour l’hôtel Ibis Styles) Project details
With more than 100 staff in the world, Arte Charpentier is an international architecture firm based in Paris. It maintains offices in Lyon and Shanghai. Arte Charpentier has also developed strong in-house competences in architecture, urban planning, landscape, interior design and site management with its 22 associates.
RoissyPôle Hotel Complex - Ibis Styles & Pullman Streets: New York / Lisbonne / La Haye Situated near the Roissy airport in Tremblay-en-France
In the third trimester, 2015, in addition to these two hotels for the Accor group, the firm developed the EOLE building (67,000 m²) and the Evergreen Campus’ reception pavilion, as well as the Les Saisons Website: www.arte-charpentier.com
Nationale’s headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the Innovation House in Dijon, the Taiyuan opera in China as well as commerce and housing programs in Vannes, Bourges, Nantes, Villeurbanne, Asnièresur-Seine, Béthune, etc. and tertiary buildings in the Parisian region. It has also worked on the European Spatial Agency’s headquarter project in Paris, the Véolia Environnement campus in Lyon, the LVMH R&D center in Orléans, two hotels in Tours (in progress) and a mixed-use mall and office complex in Sétif, Algeria. In regards to urban planning, Arte Charpentier Architectes has directed the study for the planning project of the Algiers bay and participated to the Axe Seine project for the Great Paris plan. After a study mission for the urban reconfiguration of Algiers, the agency now works for the SEMABA (the urban planning society of Bagneux) as an urban planning architect coordinating the joint development zone of the Victor Hugo neighborhood, integrating a new centralization around the extension of the metro line 4 and the upcoming inauguration of the Great Paris line 15. The municipality of Bagneux has even renewed its trust in Arte Charpentier by giving it another mission concerning the project supervision of the joint development zone’s public spaces.
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Luxury and Ethically Sourced Bedding To Launch at The Independent Hotel Show 2016 Nimbus Emporium will be launching its new natural range of ethically soured bedding at the Independent Hotel Show in London in October 2016 and The Fine Bedding Company Hotel Division will be showcasing its complete range of high quality and luxurious synthetic bedding, also on stand 221. Responding to the increasing demand for luxury natural bedding in the exclusive hotel sector, the new Nimbus Emporium collection, which includes pillows, duvets, mattress protectors and mattress toppers, sets new standards in all-natural quality bedding. It is also one of the first brands in the UK to carry the prestigious Downpass Seal which certifies that products are responsibly and ethically sourced, have incurred no live plucking, are fully traceable and by-products of the food industry, much like leather and wool. The Gold collection is unsurpassed in quality and uses 100% A1 certified Hungarian Goose Down – universally acknowledged as one of the best fillings in the world. Encased in a luxurious 420 thread count pure cotton cover, it is flawlessly hand-finished in champagne piping.
Soft and luxurious, the Silver collection contains a 90% Hungarian goose down filling that surpasses most of what is currently available on the market in quality. A 300 thread count cotton cover completes the sumptuous experience, with beautiful hand-finished silver piped edges. The Bronze collection has a 90% premium Goose down filling encased in an exquisite 280 thread count cotton cambric, hand finished with beautiful piping. The Fine Bedding Company Hotel Division’s synthetic bedding is still hugely popular. It is easier to keep bedding squeaky clean for each and every guest while also being more cost-effective to manage. Daniel Fido, The Fine Bedding Company Hotel Division, said: “We know how important cleanliness is for hotel guests so it’s important that bedding withstands the test of repeated washing at high temperatures, which can reduce the life cycle of bedding, making it less cost-effective over time. The results from a recent independent test gave us peace of mind that we are exceeding the industry standard and the needs of customers.”
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Hakkasan Group Announces Ling Ling Oslo As Part Of Ongoing Global Expansion EXPANSION INTO NORWAY FOCUSES ON LING LING AS A KEY DEVELOPMENT ASSET IN THE PORTFOLIO.
million people annually, expected to rise to 15 million by 2017, and is one of the most popular destinations in the city.
Hakkasan Group, the global hospitality company, today announced plans to open its Ling Ling restaurant in Oslo, Norway in April 2017 in partnership with Fursetgruppen Restaurant Group and Norwegian Property. With significant investment in the site it demonstrates a continuation of Hakkasan Group’s business strategy of taking its brand portfolio into new high-growth markets across the world.
Inspired by the izakaya concept made popular in the East, Ling Ling is the latest edition to the expanding restaurant portfolio of Hakkasan Group. It promises an innovative cocktail list, small plates of Cantonese dishes and an eclectic electronic soundtrack – creating a unique dining experience.
Ling Ling Oslo will launch in the newly renovated Aker Brygge Marina on the Oslo Fjord waterfront and will feature indoor dining as well as a stunning bar and rooftop terrace. Aker Brygge is visited by 12
With existing sites in Mykonos and soon to be in Marrakech, Ling Ling restaurants are adapted and designed to fit and respect the locale while drawing on the Hakkasan brand DNA. In keeping with this, the new site in Oslo will follow local design infused with Hakkasan signature moments.
Founded in the UK, Hakkasan Group is headquartered in both London and Las Vegas with over 50 establishments across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia; with a projected 89 venues by 2022. Its stable of brands also includes restaurants Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Sake no Hana, Herringbone, The Nice Guy and nightclub and day club brand Omnia. The Group employ more than 5,000 people globally. President of Hakkasan Group, Nick McCabe, said: “Norway is home to some of the world’s finest chefs and has numerous Michelin star restaurants. However, Norway is underserved by global luxury restaurant brands, which creates a unique opportunity for Ling Ling and Hakkasan Group.
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“With this move to Oslo, we are building on the success of Ling Ling in Mykonos and our flagship restaurants in London by taking Hakkasan Group dining experiences to other key European cities. Norwegians are well travelled and have exquisite taste so there is a growing demand to bring new and exciting luxury dining to its capital city. “For Hakkasan Group, choosing like-minded partners has always been key for us. Fursetgruppen Restaurant Group has the same focus and passion for excellence in culinary experiences and impeccable service while Norwegian Property have enabled us to bring this unique dining experience to an iconic location in Oslo”.
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Owner of Fursetgruppen Restaurant Group, Bjørn Tore Furset, said:
EVP Commercial, Norwegian Property ASA, Tore Heldrup Rasmussen, said:
“Our goal is to create unique restaurants with soul and character. We strive to develop the total guest experience and our business is built around developing bespoke places with unique personalities and amazing edible experiences.
“Tingvalla with its distinct building is the number one pearl location in Oslo City, right on the Oslo Fjord waterfront and the Marina. Ling Ling is a unique world leading restaurant and entertainment concept, which will really embrace this location.
“Sharing the same mindset and core values, we are very proud that Hakkasan Group has chosen us as their partner when opening their new restaurant in Oslo”.
“We at Norwegian Property are very pleased to have formed the agreement with Hakkasan Group and Fursetgruppen, enabling the launch of Ling Ling at Aker Brygge”.
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Luxury Hotels Group welcomes one of Spain’s most distinctive five star stays (London, June 2015) Luxury Hotels Group is delighted to announce the latest addition to its growing portfolio. In the heart of Bilbao, one of Spain’s most exciting cities, Hotel Carlton is a five star hotel with a story to tell. Bilbao is synonymous with the iconic Guggenheim Museum thanks to world- renowned architect Frank Gehry, but the Hotel Carlton was an icon long before this modernist masterpiece. With an imposing beaux arts façade and equally alluring interiors, it’s seen everyone from Albert Einstein to Ava Gardner stay in its rooms and suites since it opened in 1926, and was the base of the Basque government during the Spanish Civil War. The first hotel in Spain to boast en suite bathrooms, the Carlton’s high ceilings, marble floors, plush fabrics and natural silk duvets exude elegance, complemented by
bold contemporary styling. Rooms and suites combine a real sense of history with every modern comfort, making the hotel ideal for discerning travellers looking for an authentic, upscale experience. The unique appeal also extends to twelve versatile event spaces, ranging from the sweeping Azul room for up to 200 theatre-style to the atmospheric La Cristalera – an elliptical hall illuminated by a stunning stained glass dome – a memorable setting for cocktail receptions, press conferences or product presentations. The Salón Aránzazu, which harboured the government during Civil War bombardments, now hosts smaller meetings and intimate private dining experiences. The Basque Country is renowned as one of Europe’s new culinary hotspots, and appropriately enough the hotel’s restaurant reinterprets traditional Basque cuisine with flair, while Bar Americano serves legendary cocktails. With world-class art at the Website: www.luxuryhotelsgroup.com
Guggenheim minutes away – and the beautiful Basque coastline a metro ride away, Hotel Carlton is the ideal base for a weekend break from the norm. Ms. Bernadette Koltai, Luxury Hotels Group’s Vice President, said: “Luxury Hotels Group is all about individuality, and they don’t come much more individual than the Hotel Carlton. It’s the antithesis of formulaic branded hotels typically found in provincial cities and has a genuinely interesting story. We’re delighted to strengthen our presence in Spain by working with such a distinguished hotel.” Sales Manager of Hotel Carlton, Ms. Silvia Varea, said: “The Carlton Hotel is proud to be partnering with such a dynamic, forward-thinking British company as Luxury Hotels Group and we trust that it’s the beginning of a successful business relationship”
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Costa Express Installs 6000th Self-Serve Coffee Bar Costa Express, the UK’s leading on-the-go coffee brand, today announces the installation of its 6,000th self-serve coffee bar in Tesco High Wycombe. The milestone puts Costa Express on track to achieve its target of over 8,000 machines by 2020. Following the £59.5 million acquisition of Coffee Nation in March 2011 and after extensive re-branding and technological developments, Costa Express has grown at an average of 70 new self-serve coffee bars every month. The strength of the Costa brand combined with the convenience of the self-serve format has proved a winning combination with the machines easily accessed in a variety of locations including forecourts, convenience stores and workplaces.
Using leading technology, Costa Express expertly serves barista-style coffee by combining fresh milk with Costa’s famous freshly ground Mocha Italia blend – the same blend enjoyed in our stores by coffee lovers around the world. The self-serve machine provides customers with an interactive experience that appeals to all five senses: an elegant and sophisticated design, touch screen menu for easy use, the gentle soundtrack of a Costa store, the aroma from freshly made coffee and the taste of Costa’s delicious Mocha Italia blend. Murray McGowan, Costa Express Managing Director, comments; ‘Costa Express has enjoyed tremendous growth from 877 machines in 2011 to 6,000 today. We’ve always been confident that we can deliver an unbeatable coffee experience to on-the-go customers
by using interactive technology, great Costa Coffee and fresh milk. ‘This 6000th install milestone only continues to demonstrate that there is clear appetite for our awardwinning coffee brand. We’ve also been able to export the intelligent concept to international markets and are encouraged by the results, signifying the appeal of the brand overseas and potential for further growth.’ If you’d like further information on partnership opportunities with the Costa Express brand please contact the sales team on 0845 450 5757 or visit costaexpressbusiness.co.uk.
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Provide A 24/7 Hot Food Service For Hotel Guests & Staff Reducing Costs & Extending The Reach Hotels are a 24/7 operation and with budgets under increasing pressure, the focus is firmly on controlling the cost of catering by reviewing restaurant hours to fit new budgets. But, there is an additional challenge to consider as there is an increasing need to provide a hot food service for guests & staff outside of conventional catering hours. Bon Appetit’s award winning service is designed to satisfy both these needs as it can save the hotelier money on catering costs AND allow them to extend their hot food service to 24/7. A good example is the Holiday Inn Express in Crawley, where the Bon Appetit service has been in operation for over 2 years now providing their guests & staff with a 24/7 out of hours hot food service. Guests can now simply relax in their rooms after a long day with a tasty bite and a cup of coffee. There is no need to go in search of
an eatery or order a pizza. Their vending machine is stocked with breakfast butties, paninis, meatball subs, chicken nuggets and ice creams, but we can also supply an extensive range of meals, burgers and breakfast muffins as well. The feedback from staff and guests is that this service differentiates the Holiday Inn Express from its budget competitors. Selling prices, which are typically less than a takeaway, are set by the hotel. The hotel retains the profit on food sales. Bon Appetit provide a self managed service, with hotel staff managing the restocking of the vending machine and ordering of food. The equipment set up of a branded vending machine, microwave cabinet and microwaves requires liitle space as the footprint is only 2 metres wide x 1 metre deep. The power requirement is only 4 standard wall sockets.
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January Furniture Show Is Hotting Up With an ever increasing line up of exhibitors, the 2017 January Furniture Show has all the ingredients to be a scorcher of a show. With more stand space and more exhibitors, the January Furniture Show will showcase everything from cabinet furniture, upholstery and beds to soft furnishings, flooring and giftware across the five jam packed halls. The four-day show which runs from Sunday 22 until Wednesday 25 January at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is a must attend event for designers, architects and specifiers giving them the first opportunity of the year to see the best of the best. For those in the hospitality and commercial sector, the show offers the first chance to see emerging trends
and design in furniture and furnishings. There are over 280 confirmed exhibitors already for the 2017 show including major UK furniture and furnishings brands Alstons, Buoyant, Collins & Hayes, Dar Lighting, Daro, Edel Telenzo, ercol, Furmanac, Lebus, Pacific Lifestyle, ROM, Skovby, Willis & Gambier and Whitemeadow. Laraine Janes of the January Furniture Show said: “We are excited that the calibre of companies exhibiting is very high for 2017 and that visitors to the show will have the best experience. “We had 85% of 2016 exhibitors sign up for next year on the spot. The show has become such a success in the past two years that it is now an integral marketing tool for any furniture and furnishings business. We have had to increase hall space by 10% Website: www.januaryfurnitureshow.com
to accommodate the new enquiries and, laying strong foundations for the future of the show, we have just signed a seven year deal with the NEC which underlines the centre’s confidence in its future.” The next show will see Hall 5 as the major destination hall offering its strongest line up of commercial big hitters for years. Hall 4 boasts leading UK and international cabinet brands while Hall 3 will be the place to visit for furnishing accessories. Hall 2 will be the centre for top end international contemporary furniture, while Hall 1 remains a destination hall for high end exclusive ranges. For more information and to pre-register visit www.januaryfurnitureshow.com
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Exclusive to Cult Furniture: our new Moda chairs At Cult Furniture, we know that when you’re creating a commercial space it can be a struggle to find chairs that are A. affordable, but B., still stylish, individual and customised to your needs.
As well as timeless white, black and neutrals, our Moda family comes in a surprising array of colours that’ll bring your space to life and allow you to get the exact look you require, whether it’s soft pastels, punchy and super-cool brights or subtle, darker shades.
Guess what? That’s why we created our Moda range! Building on the well-known shapes of mid-century designs, the Moda collection is exclusive to Cult Furniture and comes with two seat types - our classic, armless style plus an armchair version. The incredible thing about the range? You can change the designs in an instant courtesy of our patented bracket system, with the legs and seats easily detachable and a range of colours and finishes for you to work with.
Underneath, we offer three types of legs - simple wood, a wood and metal combo or metal-only, ‘Eiffel tower’ style legs in a range of finishes. Our seats are made with polypropylene shells that are hardwearing and easy to clean so they’re ideal for restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels and offices or anywhere people gather! Even better, our dedicated Cult Furniture trade program offers access to exclusive discounts and be assigned your very own personal trade service Website: www.cultfurniture.com
manager. Our UK warehouses mean we can offer you fast shipping and next-day deliveries and on top of all that, we can create bespoke items for you using our bespoke service. Try a suite of white Moda armchairs in your office for a look that’s confident and chic, or use a set of them in mismatched bright yellows, greens, oranges and blues to define a bar or dining area. With such a simple shape, it’s easy to make them your own. Visit www.cultfurniture.co.uk today to discover our Moda collection and join our trade program or drop us a line at 0203 813 2448 for more information and pricing. Sitting pretty has never been so easy for your customers and clients.
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Posh Picnic Hampers at The Arch London Due to popular demand The Arch London has brought back its very own take-away picnic hampers for the summer. The 5* hotel is centrally located a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, the perfect spot for an al fresco feast in the sun.
The picnics are priced at £45 per person and come packaged in a posh hamper. The service offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a luxurious picnic, ideal for a proposal, wedding anniversary, or any celebration with family or friends during the summer months.
But who wants to lug about a basket of warm sandwiches and crushed crisps from home? The Arch London’s picnic hampers will offer a taste of Hunter 486 restaurant’s critically acclaimed Best of British inspired menu.
Hunter 486 restaurant within The Arch London is named after the 1950s dialing code for Marylebone. Developed by Head Chef Gary Durrant, the menu at Hunter 486 is inspired by ‘Best of British’ recipes using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. The crowning glory of the new menu is the use of the stone oven. As it operates at a very high heat, meat and fish are produced with astonishingly succulent results.
Gourmet picnic delights will include half a bottle of Tattinger Champagne; Smoked salmon sandwiches with lemon butter and cracked black pepper; Homemade crisps with sea salt, lemon and sage; Poached free range chicken breast with tarragon vinaigrette; Potato salad with spring onions and crème fraiche; and a selection of homemade macaroons.
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Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts In Qatar With The Opening Of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa World-renowned Wellness Brand Set to Double its Presence in the Middle East in Next Three Years DOHA, QATAR (April 4, 2016) – Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT), just celebrated the grand opening of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, in partnership with Ghanem Al Thani Holdings, headed by Sheikh Ghanem al Thani. Located in the heart of Qatar’s rapidly growing capital, the hotel is poised to introduce a new level of wellness to downtown Doha. This opening marks Westin’s debut in the country and reinforce the brand’s growth in the region, with hotels opening in the UAE, Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia within the next three years.
“In response to an increasing global demand for wellness, we are seeing tremendous growth in the Middle East; and we are delighted to introduce the Westin brand in Qatar,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “Unlike any hotel in the market, The Westin Doha is sure to deliver the brand’s well-being promise allowing guests to leave feeling better than when they arrived.” The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa features 365 thoughtfully-designed guestrooms and suites, including five expansive pool villas and an impressive presidential suite. The nine-story hotel’s crisp limestone and glass façade floods the space with natural light, while a custom art installation anchors
the atrium-like foyer to create a modern sense of arrival. Featured throughout the hotel, meandering paths and lush botanicals reinforce Westin’s biophilic design principles, which suggest a connection to nature enhances well-being. “Qatar remains a key growth market for us in the Middle East,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East “In line with the brand’s well-being proposition, Westin Doha is committed to delivering an experience that inspires guests to discover what makes them feel their best.” The hotel features The Heavenly Spa by WestinTM,
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inviting guests to relax and recharge in a serene sanctuary within the bustling city. With nine treatment rooms as well as dedicated female and male spa areas, the expansive spa offers customized experiences from healing massages and cleansing facials, to energizing body treatments and Hammam. For a more active well-being experience, the airy surroundings of the WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio features the finest exercise equipment whether guests are looking to elevate their energy on the treadmill, tone up with strength machines or de-stress by stretching with complimentary yoga mats. In addition, the hotel offers an indoor and outdoor infinity pool as well as squash courts tucked away for guests to enjoy at their leisure. The hotel also features the city’s first man-made wave pool, which has proven to be popular with families. As part of the brand’s global Westin Family program, the hotel also offers signature amenities
and interactive programming that draws inspiration from the destination and nature to promote a sense of well-being. The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa boasts seven delectable dining options: the Luxe Lounge, which welcomes guests with a relaxing ambience and offers organic gourmet food and beverage; located off the coffee lounge, Seasonal Tastes serves popular international fare and local Arabic specialties throughout the day, including the brand’s signature SuperFoodsRxTM menu; the Waves Pool Café offers healthy snacks and refreshing drinks poolside; while MIX Bar, Lounge & Terrace features cocktails with the largest terrace in Doha. The hotel also introduces two new dining concepts to Doha: the contemporary South African influenced Hunters Room & Grill as well as authentic Thai cuisine at Sabai Thai, which features a stunning show kitchen, private bar and l uxurious décor.
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Home to the second largest ballroom in Doha, the hotel also features over 3,000 square meters of function space. For an unforgettable wedding experience, The Westin Doha offers a beautiful venue, dedicated bride and groom dressing rooms, delicious cuisine and sublime details that create a wedding experience that’s tailored to each guest’s personal style. The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa is located right in the heart of Doha, few minutes away from Doha’s central business district, museums and unique cultural venues as well as Hamad International Airport, which is a mere 20 minute drive from the property. The opening of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa marks Starwood’s fourth hotel in Qatar. In the Middle East, Starwood currently operates 53 properties with a pipeline of nearly 40 hotels to open in the next five years. For more information, please visit www.westin.com.
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Innovative bespoke lighting stuns the hospitality industry Chantelle Lighting is shaping the hospitality industry in terms of creating and manufacturing stunning lighting products. The company was born some two and a half decades ago, as Anthony Holly, managing director, focused on a vision to offer a personal service from inception, through to implementation and completion. Chantelle Lighting is approached regularly with requests for the relatively straightforward, to the weird and wonderful and every project undertaken is done so with commitment, creativity and a desire to produce the very best product for every customer. Chantelle is particularly proud of its bespoke capabilities, taking a design brief and creating light fittings which complement the interior design of a bar, restaurant or hotel setting. Anthony Holly, managing director said: “With over 27 years’ experience in the lighting industry, our team of experts understand exactly what is required to bring a design brief to life. “Our wide variety of products work wonderfully within the hospitality industry, adding ambience and creating a certain mood within a room. And our bespoke light fittings are great for designers who have an idea in mind, and want to create this from scratch. “Whatever the project, we are fully committed to offering high end products, but also a high end service to ensure the customer’s needs are met and the lighting transforms a room, as it should.”
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Bright Goods Led Filament Lamps Recreate Bavarian Schloss In Manchester An installation of Bright Goods LED filament lamps has helped recreate the atmosphere of a traditional Bavarian schloss, or country house, within Manchester’s newest music and entertainments venue. Albert’s Schloss, which is located in Peter Street beneath the city’s Albert Hall, is a popular daytime destination for business and social meetings. However, as dusk approaches, it transforms seamlessly into an energetic, live music beer hall where Bright Goods LED filament lamps complement the overall ambience and experience. One of the UK’s foremost lighting design specialists, The Light Corporation (TLC), was commissioned to design a spectacular lighting system that not only achieved the performance of incandescent bulbs but also ensured flexibility, versatility and energy efficiency. At the heart of TLC’s innovation design is an imaginative installation of Bright Goods Josephine LED filament lamps augmented by an impressive array of George LED filament globe lamps.
The Josephine and George, which are amongst the most popular and best-selling models from the Bright Goods range of LED filament lamps, feature a unique crown-shaped filament and lattice filament respectively to ensure a beautiful, warm and welcoming light. Installed within a striking network of industrial copper pipework, the Josephine and George LED lamps provide excellent illumination that is fully dimmable to capture the magic, the mood and the moment. Designed to provide a timeless vintage feel, the Bright Goods LED product range includes a wide selection of popular shapes, including globes, squirrel cages, candles, long tubes and traditional GLS bulbs to create the designer-induced decorative glow, previously only the territory of energy-hungry incandescents. Where a filament bulb consistently in use over 10 hours a day would require replacing in less than a year, all lamps in the Bright Goods LED range are fully dimmable and provide a high-performance lifespan
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of 30,000 hours which is around ten times that of a conventional filament bulb. “The lighting design brief we received for the Albert’s Schloss project was very wide which made the job challenging but also gave us the opportunity and freedom to demonstrate our creativity,” says Michael Wake of The Light Corporation. “That’s where the Bright Goods Josephine and George LED filament lamps were ideal first choices to bring our cutting edge design to life. Offering a perfect combination of elegance, style and energy efficiency, the Josephine and George enabled us to create the atmosphere of a traditional Bavarian schloss in the pulsing heart of Manchester. Although initially sceptical about using LED lamps to create the desired ambience, our client was blown away with what we were able to achieve and he’s delighted that we’ve helped to meet the overall goal - a customer experience that’s second to none. In fact, I now use Albert’s Schloss to demonstrate to other clients what we can achieve with LED filament lamps.”
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upper upscale hotels with an independent spirit, all while benefitting from the award- winning SPG®
I expect the brand’s global expansion to continue accelerating way beyond the most optimistic of
program. Built and fueled by consumer preferences, Tribute Portfolio carves out its distinction in the
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category through its close collaboration with the SPG community.
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grow exponentially, with consumers increasingly desiring travel to hotels and resorts that don’t fall
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brand’s footprint to 20 properties worldwide, exactly
under a cookie-cutter brand,” said Dave Marr, Global Brand Leader, Tribute Portfolio. “This trend, coupled
the hotels themselves can be the destination. To capture this, each Tribute Portfolio property features
with the strength and support of our owner and developer community, has contributed to the meteoric growth of the brand and its continued success as we enter our second year.”
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double the original growth projection for its first year. Continuing to global expansion with its first-ever property in China and continuing to expand in Florida with signings in Tampa and Sarasota, Tribute Portfolio maintains its steadfast position as having the fastest takeoff of any Starwood brand, ever, while also celebrating its individuality through innovative social media and brand partnership strategies. With a long runway to grow, Tribute Portfolio continues to add exceptional properties around the globe that offer
Tribute Portfolio debuted in April 2015 with its first hotel, the Royal Palm South Beach Miami, and has since opened eight additional properties: the Great Northern Hotel in London, UK; The Kiroro Resort
guests and owners the ability to “Stay Independent.”
in Hokkaido, Japan; The Hermitage in Jakarta, Indonesia; the SLS Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV; The Riviera Palm Springs in Palm Springs, CA; Avenue of
From the Bustling City of Shanghai to the Sunny Coast of Florida With momentum steadily building for the one year old brand, Tribute Portfolio once again answers consumer demand with the addition of three properties in Shanghai, Sarasota and Tampa. When surveying Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG) Members, the brand found that 62% would be very interested in staying at a Tribute Portfolio hotel in Shanghai. Answering this call, Tribute Portfolio will expand its footprint in Asia by adding a property in the cosmopolitan Chinese city. Members also told the brand that beach destinations remain at the top of their list, particularly in Florida. As a result, the brand will open an additional two new properties in the Sunshine State: a 323-room hotel in Tampa, and The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, in Sarasota. Giving Guests -- And Owners -- What They Want From boutique resorts to urban destination properties, Tribute Portfolio gives guests access to outstanding
the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA; and Le Dokhan’s and Le Metropolitan, both in Paris. Future locations include Coral Gables, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Sarasota, FL; Asheville, NC; Nashville, Tennessee; Savannah, GA; Charleston, SC; Denver, CO; Shanghai, China; and Quebec City, Canada. With flexibility and individuality at its core, Tribute Portfolio has also struck a chord with the owner/ developer community, enabling them to maintain their independent spirit, while benefiting from Starwood’s powerful distribution, loyalty and sales platforms. “The rapid rate of growth that Tribute Portfolio has achieved comes as no surprise, combining Starwood’s robust sales, marketing and loyalty programs with the flair and individualism of the independent boutique hotelier,” said Jeremy Robson, Owner-Operator, Great Northern Hotel, London. “I am delighted that Great Northern Hotel is now part of the Tribute Portfolio franchise, and the abundant positive feedback we get from our customers indicates they feel the same.
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notion that guests seek out independent hotels because
addition, Tribute Portfolio is the first hotel brand to partner with consumer shopping service, LIKEtoKNOW.it, enabling travelers to translate their wanderlust into room bookings at two of the Tribute Portfolio brand’s newest hotels – Le Metropolitan and Le Dokhan’s – directly by “liking” a photo on Instagram. Finally, the brand also launched a new partnership with Pitchfork that will bring unique pop-up music activations to several Tribute Portfolio properties worldwide, exposing guests to emerging artists and established pioneers who apply a true independent mindset to their musical craft, regardless of genre.
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Beer Brewing Rugby Stars Back Bbq Chain International sports stars join the Porky’s BBQ Crowdcube raise.
across London, and will add all 5 of Porky’s BBQ restaurants to their roster of taps in the coming weeks.
investors of all sizes to come onboard. We were sold from the start but we’d love people to join us.”
London, June 16th – Porky’s BBQ has raised over £112k in two weeks through Crowdcube.com, and was recently given a boost by two Saracens rugby players. Alistair Hargreaves and Chris Wyles, domestic and European cup winners, have invested for their part of the business, and will also become drinks partners after introducing their Wolfpack Lager to the restaurant owners.
Simon Brigg, Owner at Porky’s BBQ, says, “We caught up with the boys at Wildman Craft Beer recently and managed to taste their brew – it was an instant winner. Naturally we mentioned our exciting Crowdcube raise to them and they were keen to jump onboard. Having them as both business and beer partners will be great for future events and collaborations.”
Porky’s BBQ and Wildman Craft Beer Co. will be hosting a partnership event at BOXPARK on August 4th. Follow the brewery and restaurant on Twitter for more.
Those who have been to a Saracens game will recognise the Wolfpack bus that serves its popular lager to fans. Team players and businessmen, Alistair and Chris, are already selling their beer in 15 bars
Chris Wyles, Wildman partner and Saracens rugby player, says, “Beer and BBQ have always been a perfect match. I personally love BBQ and knew of the Porky’s restaurants in London. They have a great opportunity reach their target on Crowdcube, but they need Website: www.porkys.co.uk
This will be Porky’s BBQ’s first effort to gain outside investment after self-funding an impressive first three years of growth. The target raise will be £650k in exchange for 7.5% of the business, and it will launch on 18th May via Crowdcube – the platform that helped Brewdog fund its well-publicised Equity for Punks scheme.
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LeisureBench LeisureBench Ltd Ltd was was established established fifteen fifteen years years ago ago and and rapid rapid expansion expansion has has seen seen us us grow grow into into one one of of the the country’s country’s leading leading suppliers suppliers of of outdoor outdoor furniture furniture and and garden garden buildings. buildings. Through Through years years of of experience experience of of supplying supplying the the pub pub trade trade with with aa range range of of products products specifically specifically for for this this market, market, we we have have gradually gradually brought brought our our expertise expertise into into all all other other marketplaces marketplaces requiring requiring outdoor outdoor furniture furniture and and accessories. accessories. The The LeisureBench LeisureBench range range of of products products is is extensive, extensive, starting starting with with our our stunning stunning range range made made from from Grade Grade ‘A’ ‘A’ premier premier teak. teak. For For aa more more comfortable comfortable relaxed relaxed situation, situation, take take aa look look at at our our Oasis Oasis Rattan Rattan collection collection which which is is modern, modern, durable, durable, very very strong strong and and is is virtually virtually maintenance maintenance free. free. This This range range is is suitable suitable for for outdoor outdoor or or indoor indoor use. use. IfIf you you require require furniture furniture that that is is easy easy to to move, move, take take aa look look at at our our aluminium aluminium range. range. ItIt is is both both lightweight lightweight and and weatherproof. weatherproof. Our Our hardwood hardwood range range is is carefully carefully selected selected from from trusted trusted and and certified certified sources sources and and our our heavy heavy duty duty picnic picnic tables tables are are available available in in round round and and ‘A’ ‘A’ frame frame designs. designs. Our Our range range of of furniture furniture made made entirely entirely from from recycled recycled plastic plastic is is tough, tough, long long lasting lasting and and good good for for the the environment. environment. For For those those wanting wanting aa splash splash of of colour, colour, we we have have introduced introduced new new Tolix Tolix Style Style ISOTOP sleek sleek table table tops. tops. The The chairs chairs are are available available in in an an chairs chairs and and new new ISOTOP exciting exciting colour colour range range and and are are made made from from extra extra thick thick plate plate for for commercial commercial strength strength and and durability. durability. Unlike Unlike most most on on the the market, market, the the steel steel has has been been electro-galvanised electro-galvanised before before powder powder coating, coating, which which helps helps to to prevent prevent rust. rust. Again Again this this range range is is suitable suitable for for outdoor outdoor or or indoor indoor use. use. The The new new ISOTOP ISOTOP thin thin edged edged sleek sleek designed designed table table tops tops with with an an elegant elegant satin finish finish will will match match any any decoration decoration and and are are resistant resistant and and comfortable comfortable satin against against all all types types of of weather weather conditions. conditions. We We also also stock stock aa wide wide range range of of accessories, accessories, including including parasols, parasols, cushions cushions and and jumbrellas jumbrellas etc. etc. LeisureBench LeisureBench can can deliver deliver nationwide nationwide and and guarantee guarantee delivery delivery from from stock stock mostly mostly the the next next day, day, but but always always within within five five working working days. days. Visit Visit our our website website on on www.leisurebench.co.uk, www.leisurebench.co.uk, or or ring ring our our dedicated dedicated 862920. Email, Email, sales@leisurebench.co.uk. sales@leisurebench.co.uk. sales sales team team on on 01949 01949 862920.
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Grounds for expansion with luxury garden rooms Savvy hospitality managers are seeing the benefits of additional (and quirky) suites in their grounds via the burgeoning luxury garden room sector. With the high end ‘glamping’ market very much on trend, discerning customers are willing to pay a premium for stand out accommodation that is suitably different – and Midlands-based Garden Hideouts are experiencing a surge of interest from the likes of boutique hotels, wedding venues and gastro pubs across the UK. They’re utilising the small space specialism that sister business The New & Used Boat Company has cornered the luxury canal boat market with. Space optimisation design skills, plus a top quality product that stands up to all the elements can throw at it, have helped position their ultra sleek pods, nostalgic shepherd huts and opulent Arca garden rooms at the top end of a market that is increasingly aspirational.
Finest Finnish structural plywood for the frames, premium Western Redwood Cedar cladding for a stunning and durable exterior finish, plus a very robust method of construction common to the Canadian house building industry (which together with 100mm wall and floor insulation means toasty warm winters and cool summers) makes for a sound, all-year-round and lasting investment. A particular USP is each inner is created by a specialist interior designer and comes ready fitted and furnished for all sorts of uses – even guest and staff rooms. The brand new ‘Luxe’ pods start at a generous 4 metres wide and 4.75 metres deep and are like nothing else on the market – they can even come with extra self catering facilities. This designer bedroom (with luxury en suite) will have guests fighting over it, plus it’s the ultimate bridal suite, while the interior design scheme wouldn’t look out of place in the choicest boutique hotel.
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With fitted modern luxuries as standard and a host of optional extras too, these unique garden rooms are expertly hand crafted for (and put together in) the garden with no planning permission to worry about, tricky access issues, messy disruption or costly building works required. It’s very much a turnkey operation. Garden Hideouts also provide a no obligation and free site survey, which takes into consideration ground conditions, drainage and tree roots, foundation requirements, how much space it will take up, plus an idea of what it will look like in situ, the permanence of the structure and any mixed developments opportunities. To arrange a free site survey or full product demonstration, call 01905 794445, or visit the website at http://gardenhideouts.co.uk/
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All-New Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Now Open at Capital Place While today’s travellers are more likely to arrive in Jakarta by commercial aircraft or private jet, the city has long welcomed the world as one of history’s most storied marine ports. Now, the start of a new era in Indonesian hospitality begins with the muchanticipated opening of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. “Jakarta is a very big, very busy city that simply never stops – and Four Seasons feeds on that energy, optimism and uniquely Indonesian friendliness and flair,” says General Manager Christian Poda, who leads of team of 250 carefully selected local and international staff. “We’ve created this beautiful new Hotel with every possible luxury, and now we are thrilled to finally welcome our first guests and
really bring it to life.” Ideally situated on Jalan Gatot Subroto within the city’s Central Business District, the all-new Capital Place, an award-winning architectural landmark by César Pelli, is home to leading businesses, and now, the stunning new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. With its excellent dining options, sumptuously appointed spa and handsome event spaces, it promises to be the preferred address of the city’s elite, as well as business and leisure travellers from around the world. Be among the first to experience the new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: The Hotel is extending its Introductory Offer featuring a daily credit of IDR 1 million through July 31, and IDR 500,000 from August 1 to September 30, 2016. Guests may also choose the popular Bed and Breakfast package, which includes daily breakfast for
two in the Palm Court, or the privacy of one’s suite. The Look of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Internationally-renowned interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud was inspired by Jakarta’s longestablished position on the global stage, and by its commercial trading history and the influence of many cultures on its character, in particular Indonesia’s Dutch colonial period. From the moment one enters the soaring lobby with its grand staircase lit by a magnificent crystal chandelier, a classical European aesthetic is reflected in the colour palettes, materials and finishes, fine furnishings and sophisticated lighting.
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• Exclusive, all-suites hotel in prestigious Capital Place, with easy access to Jakarta’s business and commercial areas • An array of all-new food and beverage concepts • Luxurious spa complex with resort-style outdoor pool • State-of-the-art meeting and event spaces • Signature Four Seasons service with warm Indonesian hospitality
With its complete commitment to showcasing the art of Indonesia, Four Seasons presents throughout its public and private spaces a carefully-curated collection of works by contemporary and historic artists. The city itself is the theme connecting the diverse collection, creatively depicting and interpreting its landmarks, history and culture. Although strategically placed amid the city’s financial and business hubs, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has an element of urban resort style as brought to life by the landscape design of Bill Bensley. Known for his expertise in creating lush outdoor spaces with exotic flora, water features and resort-like terraces and openair rooms, Bensley’s signature style is particularly well known to travellers who have visited Four Seasons resorts in Thailand. One’s Own Pied-à-Terre in Jakarta Intimately scaled with just 125 accommodations, the all-suites Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta feels as much a luxurious residence as a modern hotel. With sliding pocket doors separating sleeping areas from living areas, guests are free to settle in and make each suite their own – whether setting up a workspace and hosting impromptu meetings with colleagues, booking an adjacent suite so the whole family can enjoy a
weekend in the city, or closing the doors on a long day of sightseeing, shopping or working and simply falling into quiet slumber. Champalimaud’s refined design details and rich furnishings are punctuated with discreet, at-one’s– fingertips technologies and thoughtful considerations for which Four Seasons is known, including wellplaced task lighting, a personal refreshment bar, and a spa-like bathroom. Coming soon: The lavishly appointed 19th floor Presidential Suite featuring views from every room, plus the glamorous Ambassador Suite will complete the city’s finest accommodations selection later this year. Meet Me at Four Seasons : Dining and Drinking Options Four Seasons introduces a selection of all-new food and beverage concepts in Jakarta to welcome in- house guests and local clientele. Located just off the grand lobby, the Palm Court is a glorious space. A glittering chandelier, custom made by world-renowned Lasvit is suspended from a rotunda ceiling 13 metres (43 feet) above, illuminating
a grand yet inviting space for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner, with tall windows opening to a garden terrace. While the menus are international in flavour, tradition reigns supreme in the daily Palm Court High Tea, with exquisite sweets by Executive Pastry Chef Lorenzo Sollecito, and savouries accompanied by a choice of TWG Teas. The inspiration for Nautilus Bar comes from the sea, and the cargo-laden ships that have traded the world’s treasures for Indonesia’s riches since the 7th century. Choosing from a signature cocktail selection rooted in the country’s most famous exports – nutmeg, galangal, clove and lemongrass – guests may contemplate their place in Jakarta’s living history as they study the panoramic mural of the old port of Sunda Kelapa behind the bar. Temptation is around the corner at La Patisserie, where Chef Lorenzo’s expertise is on full display in cases of confections from gâteaux and macarons to éclairs, financiers and madeleines. In an elegant, robin’s egg blue salon that would have made Marie Antoinette herself feel at home, La Patisserie offers the finest handmade sweets to take away in beautiful gift boxes and signature bags, or for those who simply can’t wait, to be devoured at one of its café tables.
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No time to savour? Dolcetto is a grab-and-go venue for barista-prepared coffees and beverages, as well as light fare including gourmet sandwiches and salads. Dolcetto also offers catering options for local businesses or informal meetings held at Capital Place. Coming soon: This fall, Executive Chef Marco Riva will introduce a new authentic Italian dining concept in a dazzling space atop the Hotel. At Alto Restaurant and Bar, large windows frame sparkling skyline views, while plush interiors invite leisurely enjoyment of fabulous cuisine with friends and colleagues. An outdoor terrace literally puts the city at one’s feet.
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menu pairs a choice of soothing baths with jamu – a traditional Indonesian herbal elixir made with locallysourced spices. For today’s time-strapped traveller and local businesspeople, the innovative Express menu offers a 30 minute treatment followed by either a light
The Grand Ballroom with its own pre-function area and adjacent Garden Terrace is easily split in two for multi-space events or smaller invitation lists. Up to
poolside lunch, or a chill-down cocktail at the end of the workday.
700 square metres (7,500 square feet) accommodate 350 people for a sit down meal, and as many as 1,250 for a traditional Indonesian wedding celebration. Additional function spaces include two salons on the
Extensive facilities include eight treatment rooms with two couple’s suites and a hammam, a relaxation
second level, accessed via the lobby’s grand staircase that are ideal for product launches. Three additional meetings rooms are on the third floor, and the Pool
lounge, men’s and women’s locker facilities, a spa shop and 24/7 fitness centre. A secluded outdoor pool on the fifth floor rooftop is surrounded by
Terrace offers a sunbathed garden landscape by day, or an exotic setting by night.
tropical landscaping.
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Coming soon: A women’s beauty salon as well as a dedicated nail bar and a gentlemen’s barbershop.
The opening of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta begins the latest chapter in the company’s story in Indonesia.
Getting Together, for Business or Pleasure
Starting with its first Balinese resort on the shores of Jimbaran Bay in 1993, Four Seasons opened the original Jakarta location two years later. A second resort in Bali in the Ayung River valley followed in 1998 and soon the pair became a mainstay on the lists of the world’s best resorts. Today, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta continues the tradition of hospitality first established in the city more than 20 years ago, welcoming back both international travellers and local clientele with an all-new hotel in a new location on Jalan Gatot Subroto.
Relax and Rejuvenate: The Spa at Four Seasons Like the Hotel itself, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta takes its inspiration from Southeast Asian cultures woven with global influences and updated with the most advanced therapies. In this opulent sanctuary, discerning guests can choose from traditional Balinese massage, Ayurvedic journeys and high performance European skincare from phytoaromatic French brand Yon-Ka. Spa Director Arie Sunia recommends signature treatments such as the Royal Body Boreh (a boreh is a traditional Balinese body mask of fresh herbs and warming spices), and the Luxury of Lulur, based on ancient Javanese beauty rituals. A special Soak & Sip
With more than 1,800 square metres (close to 20,000 square feet) of flexible function space, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is set to become the city’s preferred address for business meetings, conferences, social galas and weddings. In partnership with Four Seasons expert event team led by Director of Catering and Conference Services Ika Pranato, meeting planners and hosts can relax and enjoy themselves, assured that every detail is anticipated and executed to perfection.
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The Vintage Fridge Company “The Vintage Fridge Company” was founded by John
constructed from South American hardwoods, which
Bodrell in 2009 after a clients request for a modern equivalent to the look of an original timber “Ice Box” for his new project proved fruitless.
due to the strength and density of the wood, have managed to last the test of time to such an extent that, except from the odd blemish and “chefs temper”, they are as structurally sound as the day they were hand joined nearly 100 years ago.
With his proven history within the architectural antique trade, being the proprietor of “The Cast Iron Reclamation Company” which has been a supplier of architectural antiques and salvaged building materials to the retail and hospitality trade for over 20 years, he used his contacts worldwide to begin his search for original ice boxes and timber refrigerators. He was initially led to France and southern Europe, but a chance meeting led him further afield to South America and in particular Brazil and Argentina. Here he found some of the most beautifully made ice boxes
All of his fridges are imported to the UK and then to his Surrey farm, where, with his team and in house joinery, they are skilfully refurbished and repaired using traditional methods to each of his clients own specific requirements. This includes stainless steel lining, timber shelving, LED lighting and of course his own bespoke taylor made refrigeration system.
Company” and after the lucky few have been lovingly restored, they have been sold to restaurants, bars and private residences both at home in the UK and as far afield as Australia, The USA, Dubai and not forgetting the smallest of the Balearic islands, just off the coast of Spain. Due to John’s history within the reclamation trade, together with his skilled team working in the joinery, they have also been able to construct accompanying furniture and bespoke joinery for their clients to enhance and accompany their refrigerators using matching antique reclaimed timber. Some of these projects can be seen within the “Portfolio” section of his web site.
To date, over 200 vintage fridges and ice boxes have been reclaimed worldwide by “The Vintage Fridge
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We’re currently offering a free wireless site survey to all readers of The World of Hospitality magazine. All you need to do is call or email us today. We will explain how we can increase your revenue with very little outlay required.
Our experience has taught us that one of the rst things customers look for when checking into a hotel is the Wi-Fi password. Whether it be a business executive checking emails, or a child trying to stream a cartoon, good quality Wi-Fi is essential. If it is not up to scratch it can be the number one complaint, resulting in guests thinking twice before rebooking.
If budgets are tight, we can also help you reduce your costs further by replacing your ISDN phone lines with SIP/internet lines. Line rental is around 60% cheaper and calls can be free.
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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Announces Recognition Of Sheraton Krakow Hotel As The First “Sheraton Grand” In Poland Sheraton Krakow Hotel Joins Brand’s New Premier Tier of Exceptional Hotels and Resorts Around the World. Krakow, May 12th, 2016 — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced today the designation of Sheraton Krakow Hotel as Sheraton Grand Krakow welcoming it to the brand’s new premier tier of hotels recognized for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences. Joining 25 other Sheraton Grand properties worldwide, Sheraton Grand Krakow is the first Sheraton Grand property in Poland, ideally located on the bank of Vistula River and a foot away from the famous Wawel Castle. The hotel is undergoing a major restoration which will be
completed at the beginning of 2017. Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive plan designed to solidify Sheraton as a leading global hotel brand of choice, everywhere. “We are thrilled to build on the brand’s proud heritage in East and Central Europe by launching our first Sheraton Grand in Poland” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “The Sheraton Grand Krakow highlights our commitment to the Polish market where we already have six successful hotels and plan to further grow our portfolio.”
Boasting spectacular views over the Vistula River and Wawel Castle, Sheraton Grand Krakow offers 232 rooms and suites fully renovated. All premium rooms have been beautifully restored featuring residential design flexible for work and play. London based designer Alex Kravetz, has created elegant spaces with the use of high quality materials and custom designed furniture. Various textures and furnishings were composed to create a sophisticated layered detailing in all elements of the design. The sense of heritage is expressed through patterns and uniquely commissioned art pieces by a local artist. Lighting was also key to the design creating several atmosphere setting possibilities including making the room brighter or moodier depending on the time of day.
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The Sheraton Grand Krakow also features refreshed meeting facilities ideal for social gatherings and galas and offers four restaurants and bars including the famous Roof Top Terrace Bar & Lounge. “The entire management team and hotel associates have been gearing up for this special designation which is a great recognition of the memorable service experiences that we provide to our guests. We are all very proud to become a true flagship property for the brand in East and Central Europe. The renovated rooms look amazing and we are happy to further elevate the guest experience in our hotel” said Angela Saliba, general manager of Sheraton Grand Krakow.
Showcasing the Best of the Sheraton Brand around the World Having launched in August 2015, Sheraton Grand celebrates the brand’s best-in-class hotels, each handselected based on a specific list of criteria ranging from sophisticated design and sought-after destinations, to unrivaled standards of service and impressive hotel amenities. The brand will continue to announce new Sheraton Grand properties across the globe, with the expectation of having 100 newly-designated Sheraton Grand hotels by early 2017.
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comprehensive 10- point plan revealed in June 2015 designed to put Sheraton Hotels and Resorts firmly back into the global spotlight. A nod to the plan’s clear five year vision, Sheraton 2020 also includes a new $100 million Sheraton-focused marketing campaign; the launch of a new elevated food and beverage lobby program, Paired; continuous innovation of the Sheraton guest experience; an unwavering commitment to service excellence; the implementation of revenue and profit-driving initiatives to benefit owners and developers; and a goal of opening more than 150 new Sheraton hotels worldwide by 2020.
A Clear Vision Sheraton Grand is just one of many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a Website: www.sheratongrandkrakow.com
For more information on Sheraton Grand Krakow please visit www.sheratongrandkrakow.com, Facebook or follow the property on Instagram.
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Hotels Can Now Steam Clean Eco-Green! VapaGiene, the East Midlands based Cleaning Equipment Manufacturer have recently launched the CombiPro+ Dry Steam Vacuum cleaner combination. FIVE Machines in ONE Unique Combination Using only normal tap water super-heated to 160degC, the unique CombiPro+ incorporates the functions of FIVE separate cleaning machines (super heated dry steam, wet vac, dry vac, water injection and commercial steam iron) and with the myriad
of cleaning tools and accessories provided, endless professional daily or deep cleaning tasks can be carried out from Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Mattress Sanitising, Bathroom Deep Cleaning and Kitchen Degreasing.
residues. The VapaGiene CombiPro+ has a unique 2 stage Water and Molecular Separator Filter meaning it operates in either Wet or Dry Mode without the need to change the filter. The Maintenance-Free filter can be simply rinsed under a tap.
Tap Water – Super Heated Dry Steam Chemical Free Because only tap water is converted to steam under pressure there is no need for chemicals enabling professional cleaning without leaving chemical Website: www.vapagiene.com
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Chalk One Up For Technology The Writing Is On The Badge Identifying staff is a perennial problem and in catering a high turnover of personnel often results in lost badges or expensive replacements at short notice. Fortunately a new range of rewritable badges from ChalkyWipe should put an end to this issue. Using the latest technology, new chalkable and drywipe materials are shaped by laser and personalised (if required) using digital full-colour vibrant printing, creating a robust re-usable badge that can be updated by the wearer using either standard chalks or the supplied liquid chalk and dry-wipe pens. Chalk boards and badges are not new in the catering sector, but until now the surfaces would inevitably wear quickly and ghost images would build up making new text tricky to read. These new materials, when combined with the Posterman pens, clean completely leaving a perfect surface for the next name.
Several sizes and shapes are available off-the-shelf and can ordered through the webshop, but ChalkyWipe also offer an in house personalisation service that will add your logo or other information direct to the badge. Different fixings can be ordered to suit specific uses and a neat magnetic fitting is ideal to avoid damage to the wearers clothing. The convenience, economy and eco-credentials make these badges an ideal solution for situations where names are frequently changed, eliminating the need for inserting fiddly bits of printed paper into slots. The retro hand-written feel of a chalked badge also fits in nicely with many restaurant and bar themes giving a more personal look for servers.
and hospitality sector for several years. These range from dish identifiers and bottle tags to self-standing chalkboards and place names. “Recent investment in new state-of-the-art equipment has enabled us to take full control of the production process from design to despatch and now gives us the facility to produce bespoke items competitively with minimal delay” “The full colour digital print facility is a fantastic advantage for badges and similar items since we no longer have to limit the complexity of designs and can if needed produce production quality samples which identically match the finished item.”
In addition to the rewritable badges, ChalkyWipe produce a varied range of innovative chalkable products that have been supplied to the catering
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Chalk and Dry-Wipe Re-writable Badges Re-usable Economic
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Standard designs available off-the-shelf - Bespoke service - Plain or Personalised - Pin, Clip or Magnet
Fine nib chalk pens are ideal for clear waterproof writing that is easily removed with a cleaning solution No ghosting when used with standard chalk or the recommended Posterman chalk pens & remover
Visit the website for details of the re-writable badges and many other chalkable items
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Hilton Hotel
Goddard Littlefair mastermind major transformation of the Hilton Hotel, Budapest Luxury interior designers Goddard Littlefair have completed the first phase of an extensive
‘Budapest is a stunning city and one I have been lucky enough to work in on several occasions’, commented
refurbishment of the Hilton Hotel, Budapest, encompassing the principal public areas - the reception, lounge, lobby bar and executive lounge, along with three sample bedroom treatments and linking corridor areas.
Goddard Littlefair Director and Co-founder Martin Goddard. ‘Being able to work here once again has made this project a real pleasure. It was also very professionally satisfying; it’s rare to get a chance to help accomplish a design transformation on this scale of such a premier European hotel.’
The hotel, which is part of the Danubius Hotels Group, is located on a stunning site at the centre of the Hungarian capital, directly alongside St Matthias Church. The new interior – representing the first full revamp of the hotel since 1977, when it was originally opened – brings a new light and elegant contemporaneity to the common parts via a palette of refined silvers and golds with accent colours, together with dark timber; brass inlays; black and white granite; a wide range of bespoke furniture and fabrics - a hallmark of Goddard Littlefair schemes – as well as a number of stunning art installations, speciallycommissioned for the project from local Hungarian artists and specialist maker studios.
The Hilton Hotel, Budapest is sited on the western, ‘Buda’ side of the Danube, which bisects the city and separates the mainly medieval, hilly ‘Castle Quarter’ of ‘Buda’ from the ‘Pest’ side of the city, where the architecture dates more from the period of the AustroHungarian empire, including many fine neo-classical, baroque and art nouveau buildings. The hotel was originally designed and constructed in the late 1970s by the Danubius Hotels & Spa Co, which was then a state-run entity and was built around and partly incorporates both a 13th-century Dominican cloister and the baroque façade of a 16th- century Jesuit College. In 1992, the Danubius Hotels & Spa Co was listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange and it is now a
major hospitality specialist operating across the region, with upwards of 20 hotels in Hungary and a portfolio that also includes major hotels in Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, as well as one in London. ‘From a business point of view’, Martin Goddard explained, ‘the existing hotel was mostly used by large tour parties from the States and the Far East and was a popular destination on the conference circuit. The brief was to maintain this strong appeal, but also to appeal to more transient leisure guests, who were increasing in numbers as the appeal of the Buda side of the city continued to grow for a new generation of tourists, thanks to a burgeoning new restaurant scene and a number of boutique hotels.’ The brief to Goddard Littlefair was to redesign the hotel completely, including all public areas (except for the ‘Icon’ restaurant, which had been refurbished just prior to commission). The works were to be phased, so that the hotel could stay open throughout. The first phase is now complete. Phase two, to complete later this spring, is comprised of 136 bedrooms on
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the north side of the hotel, along with a new separate, lower ground floor entrance for group check-in, whilst a final phase will encompass the ballroom, gym, meeting rooms and the remaining 264 bedrooms on the hotel’s south side, together with the presidential suite.
larger feature panels directly behind each desk, which were hand-painted in an art nouveau style with a wisteria illustration by Hungarian specialists Rákosy Glass in an art nouveau style. The dark timber and gold metal combination is repeated in a plainer rectangular configuration for the wall treatment to the right hand side of the reception hall.
‘We spent considerable time at the beginning of the project ensuring that we understood both the client vision and the existing and potential customer demographic’ commented Martin Goddard. ‘We knew the client was keen to express strong links to the city itself, so whilst the overall concept and positioning is contemporary classic, with a luxury, layered treatment, we also sought to incorporate the work of local artists and makers throughout to ensure we created a uniquely Budapest feel, integrated with the quality touchpoints that reassure international customers they are in safe Hilton hands.’
The reception space is lit by a series of large, tripletiered, scallop-edged chandeliers, set into ceiling troughs. Flooring is in highly-polished white granite, with a thin frame surround in antiqued black granite, matching that of the desks, along with a taupe and fawn rug, bespoke-designed by Goddard Littlefair in a geometric pattern, located in the seating area to the front of the space, where the silvered glass wall panels are to be found again, along with a number of retail display units. The furniture here is a mix of 3-seater sofas, armchairs and wing-back chairs, arranged around incidental tables.
Design Walk-through: Although the original location of the main entrance has been maintained, the space-planning of the new reception area was completely changed. To prevent bottle-necks, the single monolithic desk which previously sat directly opposite the entrance has been replaced by three smaller desks, set over the right of the space on timber bases, with surrounds in antiqued black granite and frontispieces in halo-lit dark timber with a geometric-pattern gold metal inlay, along with white desk lamps on right-angled brass stands at each end. The wall behind reception is inlaid with a series of vertical panels in silvered glass, interspersed with
‘Pretty much every item of furniture the eye can see beyond the art installations is a bespoke Goddard Littlefair design’, explained the project’s lead designer and Goddard Littlefair Associate Kristy Unger. ‘That’s very much the Goddard Littlefair ethos and ensures that our interiors schemes not only look unique, but have that un-placeable quality we believe is a key element of luxury.’ The over-arching colour scheme for the public areas is made up of a neutral base with layers of gold and silver plus accent colours for different areas, ranging from blues and greens to mustards and pale purples,
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whilst the remaining material palette includes granite, dark timber, walnut and verre eglomisé. The colours in the reception are slightly more restrained, with punchier blues and plusher velvets used to distinguish the lounge area. To aid circulation, the group check-in has been moved to the other side of the reception space and is now located against the left-hand wall. To overcome an existing floor level change immediately beyond this area, a series of bulky ramps was removed and has been replaced by a hoist, which can be used both for wheelchair access and in order to aid deliveries to the lobby bar, located directly behind. The lobby bar features fabric-wrapped walls and a geometric blue and green patterned carpet, with the bar itself clad in leather with timber and glass detailing. The lounge effectively forms a direct continuation of the reception and is located at the top left of the open-plan L-shaped entrance area. The stunning, double-height space features a halo-lit leather screen to rear, bespoke-made by a London maker, which draws the eye through and is inset into a timber wall with gold metal inlay, as in reception. The space is visually dominated, however, by a striking gold and silver glass sculpture that hangs from the ceiling and is made up of dozens of individual glass pieces, designed by Hungarian artist Sándor Oláh and fabricated by local glass specialists Belight. The striking carpet here is again in a bespoke geometric pattern in grey and white, also designed inhouse by Goddard Littlefair, with stand-out armchairs
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in teal velvet along the left wall of the space. Standard lamps have a right-angled brass base and are largerscale versions of those used on the reception desks. Above and to the right of the space, a mezzanine area is discreetly announced by its gold-patterned metal balcony, which delineates the business level quiet zone, with the pattern linking both to a series of screens directly below and the pattern used for the reception desks. A bespoke water-pattern carpet in this mezzanine section was inspired by the River Danube. To the rear of the lounge area an existing stair has been dramatically-reworked and features new cladding in bevel-edged white glass around the central column, together with a new gold metal balustrade, echoing the mezzanine business area. The stair treads themselves have been re-clad in a bespoke carpet, with the underside painted white to match the column. Drama is added by two woven panels (created by András Gönci of Arax), set against the existing stone walls, with one reaching more than 9m in height. Executive members of Hilton Hotels are allowed access to a special executive lounge on the hotel’s third floor, which is made up of a reception, dining area, buffet and pantry, plus a series of soft-dining tables and seats arranged alongside the window, with stunning views back over the Danube towards the Hungarian parliament building.
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A seating area at the centre is visible to other hotel guests from above. Glass, sculptural lighting and screens add drama. ‘Ceilings were quite low in this area’, Kristy Unger added ‘and we didn’t want to use downlights, but we did need to maximise translucency’. Wall mirrors added extra light through reflectivity, whilst furnishing, in velvets and textured leather, is subtly colourful in greens, smokey blues and mustard-yellow. The curtains feature a pattern that subtly reflects the stained glass window. The executive lounge also extends into a nook area located within the hotel’s tower (which has medieval sections, but is mainly part of the original 1977
For the mock-up bedrooms, the approach was to create a classic modern look that took on the colours of the public space interiors palette, but used them in a simple, elegant and slightly softer way. Flooring is in timber-effect ceramic, along with carpeted areas, whilst fabric panels are used for the bed headboard and the television wall. Mirrors reflect light back into the space, which also features dark timber and faux leather wall panels, with doors in a textured timber-effect laminate. Oval bedside tables with wall lamps are bracketed to the walls with an antique metal effect around the top and real metal edges around the joinery work.
building, with stained-glass window treatments referring both to this and the St Matthias Church alongside). It features double-height timber bookshelves with verre eglomisé mirroring at the back and a carpet inspired not only by the Danube on this occasion, but by the particular way the river parts and flows around Margaret Island at its centre.
The bathroom treatment includes stone and ceramic walls with paint above and a granite-topped vanity unit. The entire wall behind the vanity unit is mirrored and a feature, halo-lit metal framed mirror above.
‘As well as forming part of the tower area’ Kristy Unger explained, ‘the majority of the remaining Dominican cloister and cloister grounds are located within the open-air public conference area. The beautiful medieval stone walls and caves left behind from the 13th century are located alongside – and inspiring our treatment for - the new, lower-level group check-in that will form part of the second phase of the project.’
‘We know our guests want extraordinary public spaces that still feel like home and have real cosmopolitan flair’ said Zoltan Arvai, General Manager, Hilton Hotel, Budapest, adding ‘I feel absolutely passionate about the new designs inspired by Goddard Littlefair and Hilton Worldwide’.
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The approach corridor was also part of the bedroom scheme, with new carpets and artwork.
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Launch of The Mews at Sopwell House in a prime countryside setting.
Adorable country home features - such as real timber wood flooring, farmhouse doors, pristine Wellington boot stands, exquisite wall coverings and cosy
Located within the 12-acre grounds of Sopwell House Hotel, a stunning 18th Century Georgian manor house, the glamorous country retreats are perfect for
window seats - are set against elegant slate and leather furnishings. A muted colour palette of rich mustard and subdued tan tones, complemented with dark accents, echoes throughout each property. Eclectic
Nestled deep within the rolling Hertfordshire hills, The Mews at Sopwell House offers understated luxury
those seeking privacy coupled with the benefits of the hotel’s elegant restaurants and spa. Originally an old stable block, the newly refurbished oasis comprises 16 Mews Suites surrounding a stunning botanical garden designed by Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medallist, Ann-Marie Powell. An infinity edged hydrotherapy pool with ceramic detailing sparkles in the centre of the stunning bespoke garden offering barefoot luxury throughout the year. Accessible only via private gates and surrounded by two-metre pleached hornbeam, The Mews provides optimum exclusivity for its guests. The Mews suites also encompass their own private courtyards with sunken private spa baths and dark wicker seating areas. Boasting elegant English naturalism and charm, each mews has a botanical name such as Juneberry, Foxglove and Hawthorne. With the choice of studio, one bedroom and duplex mews houses, each of the properties is styled in a quintessentially British manner, offering guests their own living space. Six of The Mews also have kitchenettes.
artwork hangs on the walls, while a contemporary take on traditional tartan fabric adorns each sofa. The immaculate bathrooms have under-floor heating, bespoke vanity units, luxurious gowns and slippers, along with chic ESPA toiletries. For colder months, most of The Mews offer neatly stacked logs alongside sleek gas fireplaces. Sparcstudio designed the award-winning spas at Dormy House and Calcot Manor and so applied a spa-like approach to the design of the interiors. Beverley Bayes Director at Sparcstudio, the Architects/ Designers of The Mews, said: “We designed the suites to be ‘glamorous country’ in style. They are private and self-contained, making them perfect for a romantic stay away from the city, especially the four-poster bed suites, with double-ended in-room baths and the all important Champagne bottle rest.”
of gardener’s delights including a stainless steel architectural sphere, living pergolas, umbrella trees creating a shadow effect, and unique yew onion bushes punctuate the space. A paved passageway leads guests through the garden towards a central raised patio, boasting an infinity hydrotherapy pool with a modern ceramic tile backdrop and water feature. Ann-Marie Powell said: “We wanted to create a gloriously tranquil space that is as versatile as it is beautiful. By planting exotic bulbs and jewel-like flowers that punctuate the seasons, an abundance of colour will blossom throughout the year”. The Mews suites share the facilities of Sopwell House Hotel. Director of The Mews and Sopwell House, Rafi Bejerano says, “The Mews at Sopwell House offers a fantastic concept and unique hotel experience which is unusual for the UK and surprisingly close to London, whilst providing guests with complete seclusion and privacy away from the outside world.” Individual suites at The Mews start from £244 per night including breakfast for two people. For reservations, please call: 01727 864477
The Mews communal garden offers an enchanting haven of colour created by award-winning garden designer, TV gardening presenter, journalist and author, Ann-Marie Powell. There are an abundance Website: www.sopwellhouse.co.uk/rooms-suites/mews-suite/
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The St. Regis Dubai Names Signature Suite After Sir Winston Churchill
known as the greatest statesman of the 20th century. He was a great and effective leader with a strong personality.”
Located on the top floors, the 913-square-metre three-bedroom suite displays paintings and art from the Churchill archives, special courtesy of the Churchill Heritage Ltd. 13 April, 2016, Dubai, UAE: The St. Regis Dubai at Al Habtoor City has announced the official launch of the hotel’s Sir Winston Churchill Suite. The spacious two-storey suite was formally debuted in the presence of Mr. Randolph Churchill, the great grandson of the inspirational statesman, writer, orator and Prime Minister who led Britain to victory in the Second World War and Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of Al Habtoor Group. Fittingly designed to meet the discerning eye of Sir Winston Churchill, the three-bedroom suite holds a meticulous attention to quality and detail, housing a collection of 15 paintings and art pieces from the Churchill archives that include portraits and photographs of the legendary statesman, paintings he mastered himself, and a well maintained Cuban cigar that once belonged to him from the private collection of Chairman Khalaf Al Habtoor. Spread across 913-square-metres, the sprawling suite is the largest of the hotel’s 52 luxurious suites and even bigger than the 800-square-metre Astor Ballroom.
The suite features a vast living room, aformal
He added: “I purchased one of Sir Winston Churchill’s cigars for my private collection last year. He was very
12-seaterdining room, elegantstudy, relaxing lounge area and a spacious majlis that is ideal for meetings.
rarely seen without a cigar in his hand. It was his signature piece. Once the
The Sir Winston Churchill Suite includes a master
decision was taken to name this spectacular suite after the wartime prime minister then it seemed fitting to share this piece of history with the future guests of the Sir Winston Churchill Suite.”
bedroom connected to a generously sized bathroom with an exquisite free-standing bathtub in the centre and adjoining separate male and female walk-in dressing rooms. Two additional bedrooms – one king bed and one twin bed – feature their own double vanity bathrooms. The suite’s pièce de résistance is a majestic in-room spiral staircase that leads into the central dome of the hotel, where a rooftop plunge pool reveal panoramic views of the landscaped gardens and surrounds. The suite also exhibits a La Corona Cubano cigar, dated April 1949, personally donated from the private collection of Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of UAE conglomerate Al Habtoor Group and creator of Al Habtoor City. Once owned by Sir Winston Churchill, Al Habtoor acquired the priceless piece late last year. The cigar, housed in a La Espana box, has a Colorado claro wrapper with a special label bearing Churchill’s name. The Al Habtoor Group Chairman said: “I have always been a great admirer of Sir Winston Churchill. He was Website: www.stregisdubai.com
Sir Winston Churchill was an accomplished artist who produced more than 500 canvases over 48 years despite being 40 years old when he discovered the pleasure of painting. His art quickly became his greatest hobby, and he even, exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Holding a strong connection with the Middle East, Sir Winston Churchill was responsible for the creation of a Middle East Department at the Foreign Office. It was also while he was in Cairo, that he rode a camel to the pyramids to paint them in the sunset. Ignace Bauwens, General Manager of The St. Regis Dubai, said: “The St. Regis Dubai is honoured to display this collection of Sir Winston Churchill’s work and name our signature suite after him. We are proud to present our guests with this rare and refined opportunity to enjoy his art.”
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Head Sommelier at Royal China Club Shares Wine Pairing Tips for Chinese Food London Wine Week will be taking place from 23-29 May 2016 and will encompass a week-long celebration of the Capital’s thriving wine scene. To celebrate the occasion, Head Sommelier of Royal China Club, Peter Chan, has lent his expertise to recommend how best to complement the rich oriental flavours of a traditional Chinese dish at Royal China. Wine pairings take into consideration the sugar, acid, alcohol and tannins of the wine to evaluate how they can be accentuated or minimized when paired with certain types of food. However, with Dim Sum and Sweet & Sour Chicken to contend with, Chinese cuisine is arguably one of the most difficult foods to
wine pair with. Fortunately, Royal China Club’s Head Sommelier, Peter Chan, has shared his wine pairing tips below. Dish: Peking Duck - £45 Pair with: Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir Dish: Buddha Jump over the Wall (slow cooked soup with mixed wind-dried seafood & smoked ham) - £34 Pair with: A dry sherry Dish: Pan-fried King Scallop with Foie Gras - £22.80 Pair with: Red Wine Southern Right Pinotage Dish: Steamed Fresh Spider Crab (seasonal price) Pair with: St Clair Sauvignon Reserve
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Afternoon Tea Fit for a Queen at The Arch London Be treated like royalty this summer at The Arch London as the five-star hotel has devised a perfectly patriotic Royal Afternoon Tea. The stately spread features a procession of dishes worthy of the Royal seal of approval. Classic British savoury delights include Chicken liver parfait with spiced fig chutney; and Rare roast beef, watercress and crispy shallots. With a nod to Wimbledon (27 June – 10 July), which the Royals regularly attend, a quintessentially British dessert of Eaton mess is served, along with Victoria sponge, Battenberg, and Strawberry tart. Royal Afternoon Tea, priced at £25 per person or £38 with a glass of Tattinger Brut Reserve, is available from 1 May until 31 July 2016 throughout this summer’s Royal events. Afternoon tea is available from 3pm until 6pm and can be enjoyed in the hotel’s stunning
Martini Library, stylish Hunter 486 restaurant or chic Salon de Champagne lounge. In the heart of Central London sits luxurious hideaway The Arch London, renowned as one of London’s best kept secrets for those in the know. Located in an affluent area of Marylebone, across the road from Queen Madge’s London pad, The Arch London is the perfect place to make patriotic guests feel like royalty during their stay. The hotel is tucked away on a calm residential street a stone’s throw from the city bustle of the West End, Bond Street and Hyde Park, and spans seven Grade II listed Georgian townhouses and two mews homes. The Arch London, 50 Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London W1H 7FD
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Ling Ling, A New Experience From Hakkasan, To Open At Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech In August 2016 Mandarin Oriental has announced a partnership with Hakkasan Group to open a new dining concept, Ling Ling, at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech Offering a vibrant, social experience that fits well with the Marrakech lifestyle, Ling Ling provides a creative twist to the renowned Hakkasan DNA, resulting in an experience that encompasses cocktails, dining and dancing in no particular order. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese Izakaya concept, Ling Ling offers an innovative cocktail list, smaller plates of beautifully prepared Cantonese dishes, perfect for sharing, and an eclectic soundtrack. Ling Ling overlooks the picturesque olive groves and serene pools at the centre of the award winning Mandarin Oriental resort, and encompasses an outdoor terrace, lounge and bar. The venue will be open all year round for cocktails and dinner. “We are delighted to welcome Ling Ling to Marrakech,”
says Mark Bradford, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. “Our beautiful resort is the natural home for its first venture in Morocco. Ling Ling is not only a great addition to the hotel’s other culinary offerings, but it will also provide a stylish nightlife venue to complement the chic and vibrant Marrakech scene.” “We are very pleased to be bringing Ling Ling to Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech,” says Vinicio Alberelli, Director of Operations, Europe and UK. “The combination of two such iconic brands and teams is a truly exciting endeavour. We believe Ling Ling will become a drinking and dining destination in the city offering something completely unique to the market.” Ling Ling at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech has been designed by Gilles & Boissier, the acclaimed French designer duo who created the overall design of the resort. Website: www.hakkasangroup.com.
About Hakkasan Group Hakkasan Group is a worldwide dining, entertainment, and hospitality company with establishments located across the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Its namesake is taken from its Michelin star restaurant that set the high-level standard for the group’s collection of diverse brands. Its ‘brand first’ philosophy builds restaurant, nightlife, daylife and soon-to-be hotel concepts into world-class lifestyle brands, all with a focus on service, design, innovation, and experience. Ling Ling at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech will follow the successful format of Ling Ling Mykonos, which has achieved significant acclaim since opening in 2015. For more information, visit www.hakkasangroup.com.
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