European Hotel Design Awards 2014 is now open for entries
15 April 2014 11:50 GMT
Internationally acclaimed as the leading pan-European competition to focus on excellence in hotel architecture and design, the Awards are organised by Sleeper magazine and attract the hospitality industry’s brightest stars competing in a variety of categories.
J Plus by YOO is rebranded with facelift from Philippe Starck
15 April 2014 9:20 GMT
A refreshed new look and branding of the former J Plus Boutique Hotel in Causeway Bay will be unveiled as J Plus Hotel by YOO on 22 May 2014, following a makeover by YOO studio.
Dramatic-design hotel by Zaha Hadid slated for 2017 opening in Macau
14 April 2014 14:40 GMT
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled images of a 40-storey hotel under construction in Macau, China.
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts brand expands in Panama
3 April 2014 10:40 GMT
IHG has announced the signing of the 126-room Crowne Plaza Panama Airport Hotel, expected to open in 2015.
Morgans Hotel Group redefines its iconic London hotels
2 April 2014 14:00 GMT
With renewed emphasis on comfort and simplicity, Morgans Hotel Group celebrates 15 years in London by unveiling newly redesigned guestrooms for Sanderson and St Martins Lane.
IHG expands in Greater London as it signs six brands into its portfolio
31 March 2014 14:40 GMT
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of two hotels in London; Hotel Indigo London Barbican and Holiday Inn Watford Junction.
IHG introduces new Holiday Inn Express prototype design
28 March 2014 16:10 GMT
Co-created with hotel owners and through guest insights, IHG has introduced the next evolution of the prototype for its Holiday Inn Express brand.
Accor expands UK portfolio with Mercure Sheffield Parkway hotel
27 March 2014 14:40 GMT
Accor has entered into a franchise agreement with Dominvs Hospitality to open the Mercure Sheffield Parkway hotel in the heart of the city’s Business District.
Courtyard by Marriott opens second new-look hotel in Cologne, Germany
26 March 2014 10:00 GMT
The Courtyard Cologne will open on 31 March, taking the brand to 45 hotels throughout Europe.
Hotel Indigo to become part of Manhattan’s financial district
21 March 2014 10:00 GMT
InterContinental Hotels Group’s Hotel Indigo brand has signed its fifth location in New York City in the financial district, bringing guests together with another of the city’s distinct neighbourhoods.
Phase 1 of The Wharf in Washington, DC’s Southwest Waterfront breaks ground
20 March 2014 17:00 GMT
Construction has begun on the American capital’s The Wharf following an opening ceremony. The project is slated for completion in 2017.
Meliá Hotels International announces ME Milan Il Duca
20 March 2014 15:50 GMT
Specialising in modern and high-energy hotels at the heart of cosmopolitan cities, ME by Meliá will open its Milan doors in 2015.
Dawson Design Associates appoints new Director of London Design studio
2 April 2014 10:20 GMT
Dawson Design Associates has announced Louise Parr as Managing Director of the DDA London office.
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Dreaming of Hotels: Light Sleep is unveiled for May Design Series 2014
14 April 2014 16:20 GMT
Light Sleep, a series of trade-only seminars, will host thought-provoking sessions exploring the newest ideas in hospitality design.
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Axor and Philippe Starck introduce vortex phenomenon with Axor Starck V
15 April 2014 10:40 GMT
The design brand of Hansgrohe, Axor, presented a revolutionary, transparent washbasin mixer in Milan during Salone Internazionale del Mobile.
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