Set in 38 acres of beautiful English grounds in Buckinghamshire, Horwood House Hotel is a characterful grade-II listed Manor house hotel built in 1911 by famous architect Detmar Blow. The property has a rich history stretching across many centuries and was built on the grounds of  former farmhouse, Old Horwood. However, the building is best known as being the birthplace …

Here it comes, Chinese New Year. Many Chinese say it’s the most extraordinary celebration in China, where there is no alcohol and food limit and you can hear and see fireworks almost everywhere all day long. It’s my first time in China so it’s also my first (surprisingly) Chinese New Year to celebrate. Since December many people (teachers, students, friends …

Designers attending HIX will have an opportunity to walk in and discover Beauflor’s range of commercial flooring solutions, including the Create range of customisable floors. With the ability to reflect, identity and to play a part in interiors that build memorable experiences, Create is for any hotel or hospitality venue looking to create a lasting impression. From library patterns in …

American Cruise Lines held the christening ceremony for American Symphony on August 30th in Natchez, Mississippi.  This is a significant milestone for the cruise line as the new riverboat is American’s 5th new modern riverboat in 4 years.  The riverboat was delivered on time and will help expand American Cruise Lines presence on the Mississippi River. Photo credit: American Cruise …

Looking for the perfect gifts for hikers? We started our hiking journey ten years ago, and these are the things we love. Hiking wasn’t always in our vocabulary. We both grew up in Atlanta in immigrant families and thought, “so you’re basically walking for fun?” It wasn’t until we started training for the Inca Trail in 2012 that we fell …

NEWH is an international not-for-profit organisation with 29 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Bringing together professionals from all facets of the hospitality industry, NEWH provides opportunities for education, professional development, and networking. To date, it has awarded in excess of $7 million USD in scholarships that give students opportunities to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. Scholarships …

Hyperion Tiles’ latest bespoke engineered oak flooring offers all the beauty of natural wood, including its warmth, but is much more hardwearing and cost-effective when compared to solid wood floors. “Now is the time to cosy up your hotel to create a warm, welcoming feel for guests with our luxury and affordable floor solutions,” said Richard Skeoch, Director,Hyperion Tiles. “Our engineered …

Everyone wants to deliver a five-star guest experience, but what exactly is it? And how can hospitality managers or hoteliers create this? Here are 3 bulletproof ways… ***Guest post from Breezeway, a WebRezPro partner*** Did you know that 61% of hospitality managers believe luxury, cleanliness, and safety contribute the most to a VIP-like guest experience? And that easy guest communication …

When Oceania Cruises debuts their newest ship, Vista, in May 2023, the luxury cruise line will also unveil a new mixology program, a Moët et Chandon champagne experience and more.  Among the new bar concepts are specialty beverage carts, flavored smoke bubbles and zero-proof cocktails.  Negronis aged in wooden barrels will also be introduced. Oceania Cruises Adds New Cocktail Creativity …

The jury of the German Design Award 2023 has commended the bathroom manufacturer for its outstanding product and interactive design. The iconic shapes and elegance of the Tulum tap series by Philippe Starck were crowned ‘Winner’ at the German Design Award, as was Sustano, the first recyclable shower tray. The elegant, calm design language of the shower tray impressed the …

Marriott Hotels has opened its first resort in the United Arab Emirates. The 608-key Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, which is spread over 7,000 square metres of private beachfront, is all about elevated outdoor sophistication, while delivering enriching experiences for leisure and business travellers in the UAE. Image credit: Marriott International “As one of the world’s most lively leisure destinations …

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the completion of Norwegian Prima’s first U.S. voyage.  Prima’s inaugural voyage departed on a round-trip cruise from New York City to Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 6, 2022.  The ship returned to New York City on October 10, 2022.  As NCL’s newest vessel in the brand’s 18-ship fleet, Norwegian …

The name ‘sieger design’ is no marketing idea – behind it today are Michael and Christian Sieger, linked by both professional and family ties. The brothers complement each other perfectly, with each one playing their own individual role as they drive the brand forward on a well-designed track of excellence and innovation. While Christian Sieger’s role in the company is …

Travellers daunted by the complex planning of a holiday, especially in a post-Covid world with ever-changing regulations, are increasingly turning back to professional help to navigate their trips, said Barry Mowszowski, associate strategy & foresight analyst at The Future Laboratory while speaking at Channel Nine’s 2022 State of the Nation travel event. Nearly half of US travellers who rarely or sometimes …

No.1 by GuestHouse, the Guest brothers’ latest 39-key hotel in York is set in a handsome 19th-century townhouse. It’s the brainchild of brothers Tristan, James and Tom, who have retained its decadent antique features while, playfully, reinventing the hotel with the help of ace designer Martin Hulbert, who also redesigned The Grove in Hertfordshire. The brothers have two hotels – …