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Staff Writer
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions makes Vingcard the main brand for Hospitality business area
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is announcing that its Hospitality business area will make Vingcard its main brand. Vingcard has a history of offering enhanced security across industries for almost 50 years, and it reinforces its commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction.
Radisson Hotel Group introduces dynamic Radisson RED brand to Vientiane, the capital of Laos
Radisson RED Vientiane is anticipated to open its doors in Q4 2024, introducing this pioneering (upper)upscale brand’s bold spirit and world-class business and leisure facilities to Laos.
The Caledonian hotel celebrates 120th anniversary with the announcement of multi-million-pound transformation and rebrand
Landmark Edinburgh hotel, The Caledonian, is set to receive a multi-million-pound transformation. Private real estate investment fund manager Henderson Park, together with its in-house hospitality operator and asset manager, Klarent Hospitality, have today announced plans to invest over £35 million in transforming the iconic Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history.
A third of people have switched hotel rooms due to ‘bad air’
Improved air quality cited as the next wellbeing trend in the luxury hospitality experience
Franke Coffee Systems announces partnership in China with 2023 SCA World Latte Art Champion, Liang Fan
Franke Coffee Systems, a leading manufacturer in the global coffee machine industry, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with Liang Fan, winner of the prestigious 2023 SCA World Latte Art Championship. This unique collaboration, combining Liang’s exceptional skills and know-how with Franke’s industry-leading innovation, will bring new innovative solutions to our customers and Chinese consumers alike.
Top 10 hotels nominated by 196+ forum Milan jury for “Hotel Design Award 2024”
For the “Hotel Design Award 2024”, which will be presented at the 196+ forum Milan on Monday, April 15, the 12-member expert jury has nominated ten hotels from seven countries out of a total 37 applicants from 13 European countries.
Travelodge rolls out its new restaurant concept 85 Bar Café
Designed to be a welcoming, social and stylish space, Travelodge’s 85 Bar Café is a vibrant place where you can enjoy a drink or a bite to eat
A sense of place
Hotel design is increasingly becoming more than just an aesthetic; it reflects the property’s identity and helps draw out the guest’s experience of the local culture. Abi Millar speaks to hoteliers across the industry who are bringing the surrounding area and the history of the property to bear on the design.
Invest in tomorrow
Since the pandemic, hotels have struggled to recruit the staff they need, with competition from other sectors rising all the time. No wonder so many operators are moving towards more holistic recruitment programmes, offering a range of appealing benefits for apprentices. Young people, for their part, are at the centres of these developments. Andrea Valentino investigates, hearing from Anjana Raza, head of social responsibility at the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
The high-tech touch
The world of spa and wellness changed forever with the onset of technology, from cryotherapy chairs to multi-sensory experiences and meditation pods. Designed for a more comfortable and relaxing wellness experience, wellness technology helps cultivate an immersive and accessible environment for hotel guests. Ellys Woodhouse speaks to Anna Bjurstam, wellness pioneer at Six Senses Spas and Wellness, to find out more.