James Massey, managing director of Facilities Management at MRI Software, says FM teams need to satisfy a growing expectation of ‘hotel-style’ amenities among office workers. There is little doubt that hybrid working is here to stay in the wake of the pandemic. But in 2023, the offer of hybrid working alone is not enough to…
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In a macro-economic context featuring several challenges including political uncertainty, rising interest rates, a surge in development costs and ESG-related pressures, the hospitality industry has shown great resilience with numerous signs of a well-engaged trading recovery. At an industry day hosted by Glion Institute of Higher Education London for its MSc Real Estate, Finance and…
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to debut Philips MediaSuite TVs in guest rooms across its portfolio of 6,000 properties in 100 countries under a new agreement with PPDS. IHG – one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, operates multiple hotel and hospitality brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the Holiday…
Fourth generation family owned Cleenol Group, one of the UK’s oldest manufacturers and exporters of commercial cleaning products, has unveiled edencleen, a new range of commercial cleaning products formulated for a ‘cleaner and safer world’. The product lineup includes a washroom cleaner, toilet gel cleaner, urinal deodoriser, an all-purpose surface sanitiser, a degreaser and a…
For operators of hotels and resorts, complying with NFPA 72 and other U.S. safety codes which require annual smoke detection inspection can be costly, as spot smoke detectors are often installed in high ceilings and hard-to-access areas. Del Williams considers alternative solution, aspirating smoke detection technology. The process can be particularly challenging in voluminous spaces…
Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American – one of the world’s most iconic and visited establishments, is bringing the superstar experience to all guest rooms following the installation of tailored Philips Pro TV solutions. PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TV products and solutions, supplied Netflix-ready,…
Companies to develop a variety of automated and intelligent tray delivery systems to help with challenges in the service industry, hospitality, education and elderly care.
An attraction that has been years in the making has finally been cleared for takeoff at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) in Florida. Gateway™: The Deep Space Launch Complex formally opened to the public Wednesday with a grand opening ceremony attended by Delaware North CEO Jerry Jacobs Jr., KSCVC Chief Operating Officer Therrin Protze and…
The Crown Estate is hosting a first of its kind jobs fair to help support its hospitality customers with staff shortfall. The event will take place on Tuesday 14th June at Park Row on Brewer Street, between 10am and 4pm, offering over 500 applicants the opportunity to gain a hospitality role in London’s vibrant WestEnd.…
Diversey’s new Degragerm 24 Shield helps hotels prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other infections by enabling on-going surface disinfection for up to 24 hours from application. The innovative, ready-to-use product meets numerous disinfection standards, including BSI PAS22424 and EPA RSS that specifically assure its ongoing performance properties. It is ideal for frequent touch surfaces…
Jack O’Toole, co-founder and president of FreshAir Sensor, discusses a research finding that estimates the cost of unauthorized smoking for American hoteliers at US $5.4 billion annually. Tobacco and marijuana have been smoked in non-smoking hotel guest rooms for as long as non-smoking rooms have existed. The task of calculating the costs associated with unauthorized…