This important choice has allowed Enterprise Hotel Milan to deal with activities and projects that have involved all the hotel departments and that are leading Enterprise Hotel toward complete eco-sustainability.

Enterprise Hotel Milan’s structure was initially conceived in the 1950’s and hosted a radio factory. This is a true example of innovative creativity that represents Milan’s “Old School” style. The Enterprise hotel has still the original features of the building, which was preserved during the renovation and that entails high ceilings and large windows that give light to the restaurant. This boutique hotel offers also: Wi-FI: wireless technology in each room and apartment as well as in the Congress Centre, the communal areas and the garden. The hotel boasts 1000 sq meters of conference facilities, an elegant restaurant, two bars, a wine cellar, a fitness centre and a garage. Today, Milan has an original chic hotel with a great visual impact that is minimalist and linear, set with avant-garde technological services but, at the same time, warm and comfortable…and eco-friendly as well.

]]> http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/2069/enterprise-hotel%e2%80%a6-a-green-hotel-in-milan/feed/ 0 http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/2042/1888-mills%c2%ae-promotes-social-sustainability-through-luxury-commercial-bath-program/ http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/2042/1888-mills%c2%ae-promotes-social-sustainability-through-luxury-commercial-bath-program/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:09:53 +0000 Stefano http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/?p=2042

Oakbrook, IL (February 25, 2010) – 1888 Mills LLC will launch its first socially sustainable luxury terry line to the Hospitality industry in its exclusive partnership with the Cotton Made in Africa project (CmiA).
1888 Mills, a leading global manufacturer of home and commercial textiles, will pair CmiA cotton with Oasis™, one of its top-selling Hospitality terry programs. Manufactured in the USA, consumers of Oasis™ can expect the same high quality 100% Ring Spun Combed Cotton product with a new, unprecedented social impact.
“We have had tremendous success with our environmentally focused brands like Green Threads™ and Whole Solutions™,” said Jack Bray, President of the Commercial Products Division at 1888 Mills. “Adding CmiA to Oasis™ is a great way to broaden our progressive sustainability initiatives.”

Founded in 2005, the CmiA project’s main goal is to form alliances within the industry to increase demand for African cotton. This improves the lives of more than 165,000 farm families in the initial project regions of Benin, Burkina Faso, Zambia and Mozambique. The commitment of 1888 Mills to purchase this cotton ensures the project’s social impact and long term sustainability.
“Currently, there is no product of its kind that offers the transparency and impact that CmiA does,” said Chris Motley, Director of Sustainability at 1888 Mills. “Farmers are able to afford a better life for themselves and their families. The most profound aspect of the project is that it is not charity, but rather the use of market forces to reduce poverty in a sustainable way.”

1888’s Retail division has already experienced a high level of success through its unique partnership with the CmiA project. In Spring 2009, 1888 Mills teamed up with interior designer Nate Berkus to launch a CmiA bath towel program available through the Home Shopping Network (HSN). Other prominent retailers that carry 1888’s CmiA terry brands include Macy’s.com, and Amazon.com.
Commercial properties can purchase Oasis™ with CmiA terry product through major national hospitality distributors.

About 1888 Mills:
1888 Mills, LLC is a global manufacturer of home and commercial textiles catering to the retail, hospitality and healthcare markets worldwide.
As a pioneer in global towel manufacturing, 1888 Mills operates facilities in the United States, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Ghana. Today, 1888 Mills has emerged as a leader in home and commercial manufacturing for bath, bedding and kitchen textiles. 1888 Mills’ Brand Purpose ‘Weaving a Better World™” is designed to drive innovation within the global marketplace by carrying out initiatives that promote environmental stewardship and contribute to the reduction of poverty. This is the commitment to their stakeholders as well as the economic regions where they operate.

About Cotton Made in Africa:
Cotton made in Africa is a project launched and managed by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), headquartered in Hamburg. AbTF was founded in 2005 by Dr. Michael Otto with the goal of improving social conditions in developing countries and to promote protection of the environment. The Project’s main objective is to form a strategic alliance from trade and industry, the public sector and non-governmental organizations in order to increase demand for African cotton, thereby making it easier for farmers to obtain micro credits to manage cash flow. In addition, it gives them direct access to the market so they receive the most competitive price, allowing them to afford healthcare and education fees for their families.
For more information about 1888 Mills™ and Cotton Made in Africa, please visit www.1888mills.com or www.cottonmadeinafrica.com

Epoque Hotels, the boutique hotels representation company, will showcase it Collection at ITB Berlin, 10-14 March, 2010. As a driving force in the travel industry, ITB Berlin gives significant impulses to an ever-growing market. Epoque’s Staff will be attending the stand together with member hotels Rocpool Reserve Hotel of Inverness, Scotland, and Duge Courtyard Hotel of Beijing, China.

DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel in Beijing - China

Rocpool Reserve Hotel of Inverness, Scotland

With more than 180,000 visitors, among these 108,000 trade visitors, and over 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries, ITB Berlin is the leading B2B-Platform of all tourism industry can offer. Furthermore, the world’s largest tourism convention Market Trends & Innovations provides unique opportunities to benefit from the leading think tank of the global tourism industry. All levels of the value added chain are present: Tour operators, booking engines, destinations, airlines, and hotels up to car rentals.

Rocpool Reserve is a beautiful boutique hotel situated near the Inverness Castle ramparts and within walking distance of all amenities. DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel Beijing is the first designer courtyard boutique hotel in China and it is nestled down an historical alley in the Dongcheng district in Beijing, a short distance from the Forbidden City.

Palacio Guendulain in Pamplona - Spain

Luxx XL in Bangkok - Thailand

Epoque Hotels will be promoting also its newly acquired member hotels such as Palacio Guendulain in Pamplona – Spain, Luxx XL in Bangkok – Thailand, Limes Hotel in Brisbane, Australia and Viura Hotel in Villabuena de Alva – Spain.

Viura Hotel in Villabuena de Alva - Spain

Epoque Hotels invites all travel trade professionals to come and visit our stand located at Hall 8.1 – Stand 122.

Limes Hotel in Brisbane, Australia

]]> http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/2033/epoque-hotels-will-be-present-at-itb-berlin-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/1985/art-living-and-living-with-art-at-the-san-regis/ http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/1985/art-living-and-living-with-art-at-the-san-regis/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:36:23 +0000 Emilia http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1985 The essence of classical Parisian style combined with cultural Parisian events

With the ‘’San Régis Expo’’ package, we offer our guests the opportunity to visit the finest exhibitions taking place at the Galeries Nationales Grand Palais, Champs-Elysées, without queuing nor making in advance booking for the exhibition. Immersing themselves in one of the most elegant and fashionable neighborhood, they also benefit from a warm and unique atmosphere at the hotel San Régis.

San Régis Expo 2-night Package, for 2 pers.
Available from February 24th to April 30th, 2010,

672 € in a Clas s ic Room,
8 5 2 € i n a Deluxe Room,
1 0 9 2 € i n a Junior Sui te,

Including :
An exquisite stay at the San Régis :
- 2 nights for 2 persons with continental breakfast,
- Late check-out until 3.00 pm upon availability.

A Cultural escape at Galeries Nationales, Grand Palais Champs-Elysées :
- 2 Passes for the exhibition of your choice :
‘’Turner et ses Peintres’’ from February 24th,
or ‘’La Voie du Tao’’, from March 31st,
According to the dates of stay and exhibition.
- All taxes and service charges.
Upon availability.

In order to check availability click here.

EPIC hosted the A-list artists who enjoyed Area 31, the hotel’s top-rated restaurant; exhale spa; and sophisticated urban chic design.  The guest list included Victor Manuelle, host of the award show; Grupo Aventura, which was the night’s big winner with the most award wins; as well as various performers and presenters such as Daddy Yankee; Jenni Rivera, Tito el Bambino, Paquita la del Barrio, Jorge Celedon, Jimmy Zambrano, Winsin & Yandel, Alex Syntek and Eddy Herrera.

During his stay at the EPIC Hotel for Premio Lo Nuestro, Daddy Yankee also found time to tape a 30-minute interview for MTV Tr3s’ “QUI & EY” program on the 16^th floor pool deck overlooking the Miami River and Biscayne Bay. The program, which will feature Daddy Yankee responding to fan questions via Q&A video sessions, is set to air on Saturday, April 10.

Since its opening in December 2008, EPIC has enjoyed become a favorite of celebrities and sports personalities including Matt Damon, Naomi Campbell, Padma Lakshmi, Amy Paffrath, Jai Rodriguez, Bethany Frankel, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Lindsay Davenport and Svetlana Kuznetsova.

In January 2010, EPIC was chosen as a Top 10 Luxury Hotel, a La Musica Latina Awards, and a Top 25 Hotel in the U.S. by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® Awards. EPIC is included in the national rankings for its excellence in luxury accommodations, representation of style and trends, and overall customer satisfaction.

Managed by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, EPIC is located, at the edge of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay. EPIC combines the timeless style of a cosmopolitan boutique hotel with the amenities of a resort to create a sophisticated recreation oasis for guests amidst the energy and pulse of Miami. EPIC is located within walking distance from the American Airlines Arena, and just a short distance from area beaches, local shopping districts, and a thriving arts and culture scene, with many museums, restaurants, shops and theaters within walking distance.

EPIC is located at 270 Biscayne Blvd Way. For more information or reservations, please call (866) 760-3742 or (305) 424-5226 or visit www.epichotel.com.

]]> http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/1969/kimpton%e2%80%99s-epic-hotel-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-dozens-of-celebrity-guests-in-miami-for-univision%e2%80%99s-premio-lo-nuestro-a-la-musica-latina/feed/ 0 http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/1951/tom-cruise-and-cameron-diaz-in-seville/ http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/1951/tom-cruise-and-cameron-diaz-in-seville/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:04:23 +0000 Emilia http://www.boutiquehotelsmagazine.com/blog/?p=1951 Courtesy of Casa Romana Hotel, Seville

Famous actors Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz passed some days in Seville for some scenes of the movie “Knight and Day”. They stayed at Alfonso XXIII Hotel and reserved a whole floor with the most luxury suites. The gossip says that Cruise pretended soundproof and white walls in his room.

Suddenly Tom Cruise fell in love with an apartment, property of Casa Romana Hotel, a member of Epoque Hotels, near the Cathedral. This apartment is a stunning duplex with a spacious terrace to enjoy fantastic views. Cruise decided to stay in this residence for his relaxing moments and for his own personal activities.

The special features of this apartment of Casa Romana Hotel include exclusive and private service 24 hours for meals and cleaning. The kitchen is equipped with all necessary electrical appliances for guests who prefer to enjoy their privacy.

Epoque Hotels is not surprised that Tom Cruise fell for the excellence Casa Romana can provide for hospitality in Seville.

Hotel Britania

The TripAdvisor’s award attribution program, the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice, is based on millions of actual assessments and opinions about hotels on TripAdvisor.com and contents across the Internet.

Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world,” said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.

Furthermore the recognition of the “Top 10 Best Service e Luxury – worldwide”, Hotel Britania earned many other trophies in these prestige international prizes; as “Top 25 Europe”, “Euro Favorite – Top 25 European Destinations”, “Top 10 Best Service – Europe” and “Top 10 Luxury – Europe”.

This is one more distinction that boasts not only the Hotel Britania but also the city of Lisbon and Portugal.

In order to learn more about the hotel and availability please click here.

The Heritage Av Liberdade Hotel is now the first and only Hotel in Lisbon to take part of this network (www.finestclubs.com), which is recognized by the excellence and exclusivity that assures to its clients.

To note that the Heritage Hotels Lisboa have, since this year, a partnership with one of the World’s Finest Clubs members, the Silk Club, providing the hotels guests’ immediate access to this exclusive Night Club situated in the historical Chiado.

The Heritage Av Liberdade Hotel, situated at the noble Lisbon’s Avenue, has 42 rooms distributed by 7 floors. This unit from the Hoteis Heritage also has the Bar Thé, a Fitness Room with a Jet Pool and a Library. The Hotel was totally restored, a project entrusted to the Architect Miguel Câncio Martins, where the building’s original exterior was retained and some elements from the past were preserved conjugating a modern and functional decoration.

In addition to the latest Heritage Av Liberdade Hotel, Hoteis Heritage Lisboa include Solar Do Castelo, a XVII century house with a library overlooking the Tagus River, next to Ancient Art Museum; the Hotel Britania, found in a quiet street just of Lisbon’s main avenue, in a 40’s building design by the famous architect Cassiano Branco and recently renovated into its original Art Deco style; The Hotel Lisboa Plaza situated next to Avenida da Liberdade and property of the same family since its construction in 1953; and Solar Do Castelo, situated within the walls of São Jorge Castle, a reconstructed 1765’s Palace.’

In order to check availability, click here.

As Janelas Verdes

This 2010 edition of the Tatler Travel Guide, once more distinguishes a spectrum of hotels worldwide that are “simply united by being brilliant at what they do”.

This unit from this 100% Portuguese chain also earned the recognition by being in prominence in the “Secret Address” section.

The Tatler Magazine gives this prize to As Janelas Verdes, an 18^th century palace with a library overlooking the Tagus River and next to the Ancient Art Museum, simply because it offers a “discreet, quiet-stay for nose-tapping in-the-knowness”.

Every year the Tatler magazine publishes its Travel Guide, where it detaches the 101 best hotels worldwide, although over the past few years what everyone seeks in a hotel has shifted considerably. According to this publication the hotels that are “hot on the trail of originality and experience”, are the privileged ones, the “overly manicured are suspicious”. Presently the discerning crowd prefers the small and eclectic hotels; the “good taste” takes part in the list of preferences, after a period of euphoria, ostentation and waste.

In order to check availability click here.

Hotel refurbishment is one of the single most important factors in keeping a hotel appealing and contemporary to its customers. It was the original king of hoteliers and hotelier to kings, Cesar Ritz, who professed that a hotel must transcend the average living environment in order to satisfy a customer’s experience as something special. Today his musings are no less relevant.

The fresh design of a hotel is the expression of its personality and gives it the impetus to rise above the competition. Hotel Hospitality + Design (HHD) 2010 will look to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s profit margins for the hotel industry. To make this a reality, designers, architects, hotel owners and operators will turn to Hotel Hospitality + Design 2010 for solutions.

Hotel, Hospitality + Design 2010 will also feature the Hotel Operations and Technology Show plus a rich conference program that will turn insights into opportunities. Some of the most influential hoteliers and suppliers from around the world will reveal their secrets of success and offer advice for the future. Delegates of HHD will get an insight into gaining a competitive advantage in what is a broad  and evolving industry.

Hotel, Hospitality + Design is supported by the industry’s key associations and many are aligning established industry events with HHD. The Australian Hotels Association (National and Victorian), the Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association, Liquor Merchants Association of Australia, the Professional Executive Housekeepers Network and AAA Tourism have all pledged their allegiance to the Expo in another industry first for a trade exhibition. HHD is also thrilled to announce two significant suppliers, Dulux and Philips, who are supporting the event as the Refurbishment Stage and LCD & Lighting sponsors respectively.

“We are spearheading this important side of the business for the hospitality industry. Already established successful exhibitions in both Milan and Las Vegas, Diversified Exhibitions saw the opportunity to launch an expo with the same focus targeting the Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian markets.”

“For the exhibitor it brings the market and the customer to them, presenting the opportunity to launch new products, build brands, support resellers, generate sales and receive valuable feedback instantly. We expect up to 10,000 bona fide decision-­‐making industry representatives through our doors. For the hospitality industry representative it is a platform to learn new ways to improve business in just a few days,” says Exhibition Manager, Michael-­‐William Kelly.

Hotel, Hospitality + Design

2010 24-­‐26 May 2010

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

For exhibitor/delegate and Conference registration

visit the HHD website on www.hhdexpo.com.au

For more information, an interview with the Exhibition Manager,

Michael-­‐William Kelly, or images please contact:

Melissa Parker Parker – Communications

0416 033 770

melissa@parkercomms.com.au

Adrian Clark – Diversified Exhibitions

03 9261 4589

aclark@divexhibitions.com.au