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chris cox
Balance of power: Steve Leung interview
Hong Kong-born architect and interior designer Steve Leung has won more than 100 design and corporate awards throughout his career, but he’s keeping shtum about his next big hotel project: Shangri-La at The Shard in London. He tells Elly Earls why he’s increasingly drawn to interiors, and how he integrates Chinese traditions of ‘balance’ into a contemporary Asian design concept.
Dorchester sets sights on New York and Asia
The Dorchester Collection has revealed plans to increase its portfolio by opening properties in New York and Asia.
The captain: Palmiro Noschese interview
Having joined Meliá in 2002, Palmiro Noschese has spent the last seven years as the brand’s area manager for Italy. He won the 2013 Italian Hotel Manager of the Year award and is also a finalist for the much-coveted pan-European prize.
Mobile check-in goes global at Marriott
Mobile check-in from Marriott Hotels is now available at 20 additional hotels in 19 countries including India, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates and the UK.
Future challenges for general managers
Hans Koch, the president of EHMA, highlights the five major challenges that he believes general managers will have to tackle in the coming years.
Pacific Direct partners up
The supplier of luxury amenities has announced product partnerships with five leading bath, body, skincare and fragrance brands.
The winners of the European Hospitality Awards 2013
The winners of the fourth European Hospitality Awards were announced at an event in London on 1 November.
Personalised upgrade offers for Principal Hayley Group guests
Guests at Principal Hayley Group (PH) hotels will be offered differentiated stay experiences after the company entered into a partnership with Nor1, a Silicon Valley-based technology company specialising in upselling.
Hansgrohe EcoSmart Check offers immense potential savings for hotel bathrooms
There is definitely hidden potential in hotel bathrooms. With EcoSmart shower heads and mixers from Hansgrohe, water and energy consumption can be reduced by up to 33%.
Movers and shakers: Starwood’s month in Dubai
In March 2013, Starwood relocated its entire senior leadership team to Dubai for a month of operations. CEO Frits van Paasschen talks to Phin Foster about the impact of that time spent in the Middle East, the value of forging personal relationships and the importance of taking a long-term perspective.