http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/ Latest news from the website of Hoteldesigns.co.uk en Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:53:18 GMT Masanori Sasada, Chairman of Sasada International LLC, has announced the selection of Aqua Hotels & Resorts, a Hawaii-based hotel management company, to provide management services for Park Shore Waikiki Hotel. According to Geoff Graf, the owner’s consultant for the Hotel, “From the beginning, Mr. Sasada’s vision has been to reposition the hotel to luxury boutique level, and, to reinvigorate its prime corner location at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. Aqua is an excellent fit for management at Park Shore Waikiki Hotel as they have taken a leadership role in converting underperforming properties into unique boutique hotels that deliver outstanding guest service, and, we are truly looking forward to a mutually rewarding relationship.” Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4497.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4497.html The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has published a report reinforcing the conclusions of a study it published two years ago that hosting the Olympic Games typically stalls tourism growth. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4523.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4523.html Control at your fingertips through beautiful Design Schulte has spent a lifetime designing and building systems to put us all safely in control of our environments; from car indicators, to lawnmower switches, to today’s EVOline® FlipTop, the latest addition to the EVOline® range of ‘e-place’ technology. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4499.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4499.html Shangri-La Asia Limited, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel company, will open Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila in 2012, located within the Fort Bonifacio former military base and city centre. At over 60 storeys, comprising 500 guestrooms and 234 apartments, the building is destined to become a Manila landmark. The new hotel will complement the company’s four existing hotel properties in the Philippines and the Shangri-La Resort and Spa, Boracay, scheduled to open at the end of 2008. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4495.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4495.html Dixon Turner Wallcoverings are pleased to announce the launch of Venetian Stripe, the latest Fabric-backed vinyl collection to be added to the Premier collection. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4479.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4479.html This is just a very quick mail to remind you about our Summer Sale which starts here at our London office and online from Tuesday July 8th through to Thursday 10th where we’ll be discounting lots of our cushions, rugs and quilts hand-embroidered in 22 British prisons. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4498.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4498.html The picturesque Sani Resort is delighted to unveil the newly refurbished five-star Sani Beach Club. Each of the 205 low-rise, bungalow style rooms and suites has been redesigned to the highest standard, creating effortlessly elegant, family friendly accommodation. Set within the secluded Indigo Bay not far from Sani Marina, Sani Beach Club offers soft sandy beaches, calm clear waters and sweeping views over Mount Olympus. Here first class service, superb facilities, gourmet cuisine and a choice of entertainment and sports combine to create the perfect holiday destination for children and adults alike. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4496.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4496.html The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Radisson Yas Island Abu Dhabi – the luxury hotel with 370 rooms will open its doors in Q4 2009. It is Rezidor’s second property in the emirate; the company is already developing The Regent Emirates Pearl which will welcome the first guests in 2010. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4494.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4494.html HotelDesigns recently interviewed John Murphy, Director of Design and Construction for Microtel Inns & Suites. For some months we have been covering the unfolding Microtel growth story, from the opening of the Hazelton property in 2007 to the announcement last week of the new property in Woodstock, Canada, and we were struck by the extraordinary speed with which these new build properties are built and opened. After some 25 years working on hotels in the UK, where I saw the construction time come down from nearly 3 years to around 14 or 15 months, I found it astonishing to find that Microtel’s 71 bedroom properties go from start to occupation in six months. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4489.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4489.html This is the all in one lighting effect you have been waiting for. The first multi-coloured LED rechargeable cordless lamp, it can change into eight different colours to reflect the time of day, changing seasons or simply the mood you wish to create. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4381.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4381.html The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa will undergo a $10.7 million renovation of guestrooms, banquet rooms, and the resort’s main restaurant, La Estancia, in an effort to enhance guests’ experience, and further capture the authentic charm and warmth of Mexico. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4488.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4488.html InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), in partnership with Ishraq Gulf Real Estate Holding Co. has announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Dubai Safa Park – the first property to begin trading under the brand’s new name and the second Express property to open in Dubai within 12 months. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4486.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4486.html A timeless classic, found in hotel rooms worldwide. Much imitated; but never bettered. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4331.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4331.html In January Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced it was taking over two hotels in Vietnam. On 1 July 2008 the Swiss hotel group took charge of the management of the first Vietnamese hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. With immediate effect the upscale City Hotel now goes by the name of Mövenpick Hotel Saigon. The management of a second hotel within Vietnam, specifically in Hanoi, is to go ahead in a subsequent phase towards the end of the year. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4493.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4493.html The new 560-room luxury InterContinental Chicago O’Hare (managed by Portfolio Hotels & Resorts in Oak Brook, IL) officially opens September 3 with 53,000 square-feet of flexible, and stylish, state-of-the-art meeting and event space. The four distinctive Grand Ballrooms, which can each accommodate up to 1,100 guests for any special occasion, are intertwined with impeccable food and beverage service, and luxuriously appointed guest rooms feature commissioned art from Chicago artists. Guests will experience soothing décor and original artwork, a fully working art gallery, an on-site 250 seat live entertainment venue, and world-class restaurants Osteria di Tramonto, McCormick & Schmick’s, and The Capital Grille. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4482.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4482.html Stone Icons stocks a unique range of marble sculptures of unequalled quality, created or supervised by their in-house sculptors. The introduction of their bespoke service to designers and hotel groups means whatever your desire, Stone Icons can meet the challenge in the finest hand carved marble. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4476.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4476.html InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has recently signed a development agreement likely to significantly increase its hotel portfolio in Poland. The multi-deal development agreement with Polish Hotel Company sp. z.o.o. could see IHG's Polish portfolio grow considerably in Warsaw and other key cities. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4501.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4501.html Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand, aloft(SM) hotels, announces the opening of aloft Rogers - Bentonville, the third aloft to open anywhere in the world. Developed and owned by CSK hotels, the 130-room aloft Rogers Bentonville will offer a variety of intuitive technologies, atmospheric public spaces, and a whole array of appealing guest amenities. Created for today's traveler, aloft hotels are modern, fresh and fun, with loft-inspired design and free-flowing energy. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4492.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4492.html Carlson Hotels Worldwide have announced the addition of 11 locations to its global portfolio during April and May 2008. The new hotels include five Country Inn & Suites By CarlsonSM hotels in the United States, with the Savannah, Ga. location marking the brand's 450th hotel. In addition, two Radisson properties opened in North America; two Radisson SAS hotels, one in Russia and one in Romania; and two Park Inn locations, one in Russia and one in Canada. In 2008, Carlson Hotels has added 35 properties and 4,521 guest rooms bringing its global lodging portfolio currently to 986 hotels with 148,733 rooms in 72 countries. Carlson hotel brands also include Regent Hotels & Resorts and Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4480.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4480.html HotelDesigns recently interviewed John Murphy, Director of Design and Construction for Microtel Inns and Suites. For some months we have been covering the unfolding Microtel growth story, from the opening of the Hazelton property in 2007 to the announcement last week of the new property in Woodstock, Canada, and we were struck by the extraordinary speed with which these new build properties are built and opened. After some 25 years working on hotels in the UK, where I saw the construction time come down from nearly 3 years to around 14 or 15 months, I found it astonishing to find that Microtel’s 71 bedroom properties go from start to occupation in six months. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4475.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4475.html Thomas Interiors, bespoke furniture suppliers and specialists in re-upholstery and re-polishing, supplied a number of stunning pieces of furniture to the public areas of the Hyde Park Thistle, which was recently refurbished by STF Design Ltd. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4474.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4474.html Madrid, 2 July 2008 International tourism grew at around 5% during the first four months of the year  one percentage point above the long-term trend. All subregions had positive results  fastest growth in the Middle East, North-East and South Asia, and Central and South America. Uncertainty over the global economic situation is affecting consumer confidence and could hurt tourism demand. For 2008 as a whole, UNWTO maintains a cautiously positive forecast. According to the June edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, the first results for 2008 suggest the relative stability of international tourism. In spite of uncertainties posed by the global economy, international tourist arrivals grew at around 5% between January and April 2008, compared to the same period of 2007. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4490.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4490.html Oikon Hotels Hoover, LLC of Birmingham, AL has opened a 59-room Microtel Inn & Suites hotel outside of Birmingham at 500 Jackson Drive, in Hoover, AL. The new Microtel Inn & Suites offers convenient access to both I-459 and I-65, and is located minutes from the Riverchase Galleria Mall and Regions Park Stadium, home of the Birmingham Barons. The new hotel showcases the brand’s award-winning prototype design, and boasts a contemporary and streamlined, yet practical environment, with unexpected enhancements that guests would not ordinarily expect to find in an economy hotel. Microtel is the Atlanta-based award-winning chain of all-new construction, interior corridor economy/limited service hotels. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4477.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4477.html IHG today announces it has signed an agreement to open two new hotels in Istanbul - including Turkey's first Holiday Inn Express. The agreement, with Turkish real estate investment company ORA Istanbul Real Estate Investment and Development Co. ("ORA"), will bring the total number of IHG hotels in the country to 11* - seven of which are in Istanbul. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4473.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4473.html Gone are the days of energy-saving light bulbs protruding from lampshades, thanks to Lyco’s Low Energy Mini GLS bulb (Product no’s. 72172-7). It looks just like a ‘normal’ old-fashioned, high-consumption, heat wasting incandescent bulb – same familiar rounded shape – even slightly smaller. Available in a bayonet or screw type, now there are no more excuses for not changing to energy-saving alternatives, everywhere. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4467.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4467.html Park Inn Heathrow has become the first Heathrow hotel to be accredited by the Green Tourism Business Scheme, being presented with a Silver award for environmental practice. The hotel was recognised for its Responsible Business programme which seeks to reduce any negative impact on the natural environment. The structured programme, part of the overall Responsible Business programme operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group, also outlines responsibility for the health and safety of employees and customers, as well as social and ethical issues. The hotel’s commitment also supports the needs and priorities of clients who are keen to work with green businesses. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4485.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4485.html A new Mövenpick Resort is to be built near Arusha, Tanzania, by 2011. A management agreement has just been signed with the owning company, Taninvest Group of Companies. The Swiss international hotel chain has been present in Tanzania since 2005, with the award-winning Mövenpick Royal Palm Hotel Dar es Salaam now one of the leading hotels in the country. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4472.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4472.html Benchmark Hospitality International and five-time Grammy Award-winning singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, Jr., opened the highly anticipated Costa d’Este Beach Resort today, the 94-guestroom, luxury property located in Vero Beach, Florida. The Honorable Thomas White, mayor of the City of Vero Beach, presided at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4471.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4471.html Available as of August 2008, the new ranges from Cushion Couture are now presented in this easy to view brochure complete with order form. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4465.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4465.html Almost Triples Number of Eco-Labelled Hotels until End Of 2008 The Rezidor Hotel Group considerably increases the number of eco-labelled hotels and strengthens its proactive, long term orientated commitment to the environment. By the end of this year 50 more hotels will be certified by acknowledged third party labels: Seven more Radisson SAS hotels in the UK will gain certification from the Green Tourism Business Scheme, seven more properties in Ireland will secure the Green Hospitality Award, 29 more hotels in Scandinavia will obtain the Nordic Swan Eco-label, and seven more properties in France, Tunisia and Benelux will achieve the Green Key. “These markets with well established independent labels are in our focus”, comments Catherine Rubbens, Director Responsible Business of Rezidor. “We see strong demands from the markets itself and from our hotels for eco-certifications, and do believe that these labels are a more and more important part within our overall Responsible Business Programme.” Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4484.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4484.html InterContinental Hotels Group's (IHG) upscale Crowne Plaza hotel brand has more than doubled the size of its estate since the Millennium - and the strong growth continues. At the end of 2000 there were 149 Crowne Plaza hotels open globally and 43 new hotel agreements already signed in IHG's development pipeline (192 total); by the end of March 2008 that figure had more than doubled to 308 open and 118 in the pipeline (426 total) - a total growth of 122 per cent. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4483.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4483.html IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced plans for a 148 room, 21st-century Holiday Inn hotel in Lake Forest, California. The Holiday Inn Lake Forest-Irvine Spectrum is expected to open in Summer 2009. Developed to be more efficient to build, operate and maintain, the new Holiday Inn Lake Forest-Irvine Spectrum will bring the iconic heritage of the Holiday Inn brand to life in a modern, innovative design that will set new standards for business travelers and families alike. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4470.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4470.html Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is a living museum of art history, set within the walled tranquillity of Florence’s largest private garden. The Hotel comprises two Renaissance palaces, whose previous residents include a Pope, an order of nuns, Italy’s first railway company, five centuries of Florentine nobility and a Viceroy of Egypt (who sold it when his harem was barred from moving in). Today, the Hotel’s colourful history unfolds through its ornately painted and crafted interiors, which have returned to their original beauty following seven years of painstaking restoration. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4459.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4459.html Lumisheet is the world’s first BLU (back light unit) that has a built in LED light source. This super slim (2mm, 4mm or 8mm) lightweight BLU saves up to 70% energy compared to traditional light panels. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4406.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4406.html Plans for a 108-bedroom hotel, which developers have said would create about 35 jobs, was given the go-ahead by the City of York Council’s planning committee last Tuesday. The two and four-storey hotel will be built on an L-shaped site with facilities including a bar and restaurant. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4478.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4478.html The Cube is a unique project which provides condo residences with about 50 to 285 sqm, offering the full service of a hotel. It serves even highest demands as it does not only provide ultra modern apartments but also outstanding sports and lifestyle facility on two floors and an additional pool floor with amazing views. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4455.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4455.html Hilton HotelsCorporation (HHC) has announced the opening of its first hotel in Mallorca with thelaunch of the Hilton Sa Torre Mallorca. The hotel, the sixth Hilton to open in Spain, will be operated under a long-term franchise agreement with owning company Dracplus S.L, part of the Drac Group, and Gestión T3 Hoteles SA, who will manage the property. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4421.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4421.html Crisscrossing contours bring casual, contemporary vitality to walls. Ditto’s irregular quadrangles flow in undulating, loosely formed lines that give the pattern both geometric and organic qualities. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4275.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4275.html IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced that the 241-room Crowne Plaza Toledo will open within a month. The contemporary 14-story property is a conversion from a Wyndham Hotel. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4468.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4468.html Budget hotel chain Travelodge is trialling ‘a-room-atherapy’ at a selection of its hotels - with the launch of a unique series of ‘ReminiScents’. The specially scented sheets have been designed to evoke happy and comforting memories for guests, in a bid to help them sleep. The ‘ReminiScents’ have been developed around the top five scents Brits would like to be surrounded by, as they drop off to sleep, The fragrances were identified following the feedback from a national ‘Senses Census’ of over 5,000 Britons. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4464.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4464.html This is the all in one lighting effect you have been waiting for. The first multi-coloured LED rechargeable cordless lamp, it can change into eight different colours to reflect the time of day, changing seasons or simply the mood you wish to create. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4380.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4380.html Soaring 46 stories above Michigan Avenue, the landmark Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile reveals the stunning results of a $36 million property-wide renovation, which successfully blends eclectic mixes of architecture with its natural and multi-dimensional surroundings. Savvy travelers around the globe will discover a reenergized urban hotel that masterfully mixes the organic movements and clean architectural lines of the fresh outdoors into an inside retreat, creating oneness with nature. “The true inspiration for the renovation comes from our amazing location in this ever-changing city, where opposites intersect for a one-of-a-kind experience, from Chicago winds to the tranquility of our lakeside retreat,” stated General Manager, Doug Ridge. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4462.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4462.html Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus reflects the changing face of modern Istanbul, infusing a 19th century Ottoman palace with the contemporary elegance of its waterfront setting. The Hotel is the company’s second property in the city and marks a distinct change from the first, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4458.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4458.html The Rezidor Hotel Group further strengthens its Park Inn and Radisson portfolio in Germany, Austria and the UAE with the announcement of the Park Inn Stuttgart (Germany), the Park Inn Graz (Austria) and the Radisson Dubai Trade Centre District (UAE). Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4469.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4469.html Fired by Starwood Hotel Group (the man who engineered this has now himself been removed), Barry Sternlicht is busy reinventing the hotel concept. Having shaken up the mareket with the introduction of the W, and the creation of the first hotel special bed (Westin's Heavenly offering) this doyen of operators is now doing it for himself. Having bought out the hotel group that owns, amongst other brands, Campanile, Barry committed himself to investing in developing a budget chain in Asia. However he has also been busy creating his own new luxury chain in North America, and today saw the announcement of an addition to this growing group, called the One. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4466.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4466.html The new 1 gang On/Off 10A (6AX) Hotel Card Switch from British wiring accessory manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has been designed to enable Hoteliers and Guest House proprietors to reduce energy wastage. Its attractive design styling, with a choice of plate finishes and insert surrounds, blends beautifully with the chosen décor to provide a very practical and attractive solution. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4463.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4463.html Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the introduction of its renowned St. Regis brand to Malaysia, with plans to debut a new property in 2014 in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur will feature 200 lavishly appointed guest rooms and 200 whole-ownership St. Regis branded Residences as well as world-class dining options and spacious meeting facilities. Owned by ONE IFC Sdn Bhd, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur will offer an unrivaled dimension of luxury, sophistication and bespoke service as part of a premier mixed-used development called ONE IFC in the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Sentral Precinct (KL Sentral). Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4461.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4461.html With the growth in travel costs indicating holidays at home have a possibly momentary opportunity to reestablish themselves in the mind of the British holidaymaker, we have been following the rejuvenation of Bournemouth's seafront with some interest. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4457.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4457.html Ontarinns Inc. of Toronto has broken ground on a 74-room Microtel Inn & Suites hotel at 811 Athlone Avenue in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. The hotel – scheduled to open in early 2009 – is located at the intersection of Highways 401 and 403 in a rapidly growing area of Ontario. Nearby are Woodstock Raceway & Slots, Fanshawe College, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Canada. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4460.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4460.html The announcement comes as the construction of the Meydan Racecourse gathers real pace ahead of its official opening for the Dubai World Cup meeting in March 2010. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4454.html http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_4454.html