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Hyatt expands luxury portfolio with Hotel Flüela in Switzerland

Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Davos Luxury Properties AG for Hotel Flüela.

Currently operating on an unbranded basis, the 50-room luxury hotel is expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in 2023 after an extensive refurbishment. The agreement demonstrates Hyatt’s commitment to the continued and significant growth of its luxury brands in Europe, as well as an ongoing commitment to offer unique, story-worthy experiences to guests and World of Hyatt members.

Situated in the heart of Davos Dorf, home to one of Switzerland’s largest ski resorts and the World Economic Forum, Hotel Flüela has played an integral role in the town’s transformation from remote Alpine village to the globally recognized business and lifestyle destination it is today. In 1868, the property’s pioneering founder Andreas Gredig reimagined his father’s inn to open the first hotel in Davos as Hotel Flüela. The astounding 155-year history of this hotel is intertwined with that of its guests – ski enthusiasts, world dignitaries and explorers who have experienced traditional Swiss hospitality at Hotel Flüela over the last century.

“Today’s announcement signals Hyatt’s commitment to delivering on our ambitious growth plans for our luxury portfolio across Europe, bringing our diverse brands to some of the region’s most sought-after destinations, says Briana Swift, director of development, Western Europe, Hyatt. “Hotel Flüela is a beloved landmark, intrinsically linked to the international acclaim Davos holds. It will be a perfect addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, inspiring guests to discover their own stories amongst the town’s rich history.”

With thousands of business and leisure travelers visiting Davos each year, Hotel Flüela is enviably positioned to ensure guests make the most of their stay. Located directly opposite the Davos train station, the hotel is also a two minute walk from the vast slopes of the legendary Parsenn ski resort. Guests will be able to enjoy one of 49 elegantly designed guestrooms, taking in the impressive vistas of the surrounding snow-topped mountains.

“It’s a pleasure to work alongside Hyatt for this next step in Hotel Flüela’s impressive history,” says Jamie Negus, General Manager, Hotel Flüela “We look forward to combining our expertise with Hyatt’s in theluxury hospitality space to position Hotel Flüela as the hotel of choice for the many high-end travelers looking for world-class service and elevated experiences whilst visiting Davos.”

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand is a distinct collection of extraordinary and inspiring properties, encouraging guests to experience one-of-a-kind stays in some of the world’s most celebrated destinations. Hotel Fluela is set to be the second Swiss property to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, and will join the previously announced hotel in development in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which is expected to open in winter 2023.

Other Hyatt European properties within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand include: Hôtel Reisen in Sweden, The Wellem in Germany, Il Tournabuoni Hotel in Italy, Hôtel du Louvre, Hôtel du Palais Biarritz and Hôtel Martinez in France, La Zambra in Spain, Magma Resort Santorini in Greece, Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest in Hungary, Great Scotland Yard Hotel in the United Kingdom. In addition, Grand Hansa Hotel, in Helsinki, Finland, is expected to open in 2023.

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Duravit gains five accolades at the German Design Award 2023

Bathroom manufacturer Duravit was crowned “Winner” three times, received two “Special Mentions”, and won one “Gold” award in the categories “Excellent Product Design” and “Excellent Communications Design”.

“Winner”: Duravit’s striking tap series, individually configurable shower tray, and tap brochure

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 illustrious judging panel.

The tap brochure, containing the bathroom manufacturer’s range of taps and shower heads together with options to combine them with existing bathroom ranges, took the title “Winner” in “Communications Design”.

“Special Mention”: Communications campaign and event

Duravit received a “Special Mention” in the “Excellent Communications Design – Integrated Campaigns and Advertising” category for its excellent communications campaign for the complete bathroom series Duravit No.1.

The Duravit Design Days 2022, a digital event where the company presented the innovations for 2022, also received a “Special Mention”.

“Gold”: Zencha complete bathroom series
“Gold” – the highest accolade of all – was awarded to the bathroom series by designer Sebastian Herkner in collaboration with Duravit for outstanding design quality in the category “Excellent Product Design – Bath and Wellness”.

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Ideal Standard introduces new additions to Atelier Collections

Ideal Standar Atelier Extra

Ideal Standard has added to its award-winning Atelier Collections with new beautifully crafted additions to Extra, Calla and Tipo-Z.

Calla Ideal Standard Atelier
Calla

Created by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba, the collections combine classic features with modern technology and innovative design.

Extra (pictured top) features geometric-inspired design, with square basins that have clearly defined edges. Perfect for all spaces and sizes, the end result is truly impressive.  

Calla balances classic features and subtle, contemporary touches – the perfect addition to any premium bathroom design.

Tipo-Z has been cast as a single piece of ceramic, with no gap between basin and pedestal, creating a sleek, fluent form. 

Tip_Z Ideal Standard
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Orology: contemporary, cosmopolitan & crafted to perfection

Orology Bristol Bagno Design

BAGNODESIGN, the trend-leading luxury bathroom brand from Sanipex Group, introduces Orology, a collection of high-class bathroom mixers that are sleek and contemporary.

Combining trend with tactility, Orology uniquely draws inspiration from stylish watch bezels, with its versatile features offering a sense of understated luxury, allowing variations and combinations to maintain timeless contemporary elegance.

With flexibility and functionality at its core, the Orology brassware collection comes in five stunning finishes to offer the ultimate luxury of choice in bathroom design. The versatile options include PVD Gold, Anthracite, Chrome, Brushed Nickel, and Soft Bronze, each adding individual perspective and depth to the finish.

The PVD Gold sets an example for achieved luxury aesthetics, blended with glamour and style, while the Anthracite hits notes of dark, moody, sporty, and functional. Chrome and Brushed Nickel combine contemporary luxury with understated elegance, while the Soft Bronze finish offers an industrial chic look, all of which are unmatched in quality and finesse.

Offering much more than mixers for your bathroom, BAGNODESIGN also presents a diverse selection of furniture options to match each finish, including stylish terrazzo, matt black, alpine and marble integrated basins, stylewood grain furniture, and statuario tops. The Orology range comes with complete solutions for vanity units showcasing the fluted design, additional bathroom accessories, bathtubs, and sleek shower heads that spoil you for choice.

For more details, contact Sanipex Group on 01924 233977 or visit www.bagnodesign.it

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GROHE’s support of LIXIL & UNICEF “Make a Splash!” provides improved sanitation

GROHE Make a splash Indonesia

Accessing the bathroom to use the toilet or to wash our hands is something most of us do every day without a second thought. Sadly, 1.69 billion people around the world lack access to basic sanitation, while 494 million individuals practice open defecation regularly and 30% of the world’s population do not have access to handwashing facilities with soap and water at home.

Last year, GROHE ran its “Energy for Life” campaign across 13 countries in Europe including the UK, the Middle East and North Africa, contributing 1€ for every eligible shower system and thermostat sold to support UNICEF and LIXIL’s “Make a Splash!” partnership. The total of 1.2 million euros collected was applied directly to partnership activities, supporting the underserved communities of Nigeria and Indonesia gain access to basic and safely managed sanitation and hygiene.

“At LIXIL, we are proud of our global partnership with UNICEF and GROHE’s ‘Energy for Life’ campaign. It will support the immediate and long-lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Nigeria and Indonesia, where issues like open defecation and unsafe sanitation are a bitter reality for the majority of the population. Water is at the core of our business, and as a global leader, we are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6. We are committed to share our expertise and drive change for the better – to make access to clean water and sanitation a reality for everyone, everywhere”, says Jonas Brennwald, leader LIXIL EMENA.

“Improved sanitation and hygiene are important, especially for children in Nigeria, as this reduces the
risk of childhood diseases that can impede their overall wellbeing, learning and growth. Here at UNICEF,
we are grateful that the support from GROHE will not only help to scale access to safely managed
sanitation to more children and households but will also help contribute to the achievement of an open
defecation free Nigeria,’’ states Jane Bevan, chief of WASH, UNICEF Nigeria.

“Making sanitation services more affordable and accessible can save children’s lives and improve their health, education and economic opportunities,” says Maniza Zaman, UNICEF Representative in Indonesia.

“Our partnership with GROHE and LIXIL will bring together government partners, entrepreneurs, suppliers and financial institutions to help accelerate access to safely managed sanitation for millions of people, allowing many more children to live and thrive in a clean and healthy environment.”

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Hansgrohe leads the way with colourful array at HIX 2022

This year at HIX, the annual exhibition for hospitality interiors, held in London, UK, Hansgrohe Group, home of two iconic bathroom brands; hansgrohe and AXOR had foregone chrome fittings in favour of showcasing its impressive range of matt and metallic finishes.

Whilst Matt Black continues to be incredibly popular for the Group, currently ranking second behind traditional Chrome, metallic finishes are also making a comeback. Mixing finishes is also becoming an emerging trend, such as clashing metallics against the striking, contemporary look of Matt Black or Matt White.

Accessories and finishing touches, such as AddStoris, RainDrain and XtraStoris, all featured on the hansgrohe stand in Matt Black, Matt White, Brushed Bronze and Polished Gold to demonstrate how this trend can be reflected in hotel design.

Sustainability, an increasingly important topic for the sector, was also a focus, with the new line of AXOR Conscious Showers taking a prominent place on the stand. Combining a generous shower head with a powerful water spray, AXOR Conscious Showers use integrated EcoSmart technology to ensure that water is used sparingly without compromising the showering experience.

Emma Freeman, brand and communications manager at Hansgrohe UK said: “At Hansgrohe we are incredibly proud to be founding members of HIX and to showcase the very best of hansgrohe and AXOR each year in London

“Sustainability has been a major focus at HIX this year, but for us it is nothing new. We pioneered the first water-saving shower head way back in the 1980s and continue to focus our research and development on technology that will help to reduce the amount of water people use without compromising performance and experience.”

As part of their commitment to supporting the next generation of designers and architects, hansgrohe also hosted ‘Next Gen and Tonic’ at HIX this year – a break-out session for upcoming designers to find out more about the latest trends and sustainability developments within the hospitality industry.

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AXOR Conscious Showers Matt Black

Emma added: “Supporting the next generation of architects and designers is crucial in future-proofing the industry and bringing fresh thinking and ideas to the hotel industry. It also reflects Hansgrohe’s own values around innovation and pushing the boundaries of design. Young, influential designers embody this through their creativity whilst being mindfully aware of the impact their designs have on the environment.”

Hansgrohe Group recently announced an ambitious five-year growth plan to double the size of the business, supported by a circa £5m investment into its UK subsidiary. In January, it’s Pulsify showering range will be made available to UK customers. Also showcased at HIX, Pulsify is available in Mat Black, Matt White and Chrome as standard, with integrated EcoSmart technology to help save energy and water without compromising on an amazing showering experience.

Pulsify
Pulsify

For further information on Hansgrohe and its wide portfolio of products visit https://www.hansgrohe.co.uk/

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Sanifos 110 wins Build It Award

Saniflo has announced it is finishing 2022 on a high by winning the Build It Awards for the Sanifos 110 lifting station in the ‘Best Plumbing or Drainage System or Product’ category. 

The Sanifos 110 is the best-selling underground lifting station model in the 6-strong Sanifos range. The compact unit provides a cost-effective solution for the discharge of black and grey water waste from new and existing buildings where gravity drainage isn’t accessible. With an integrated grinder pump and multiple connection points, the 110-litre capacity unit is capable of discharging all the waste from individual dwellings or industrial units, but is also commonly used for extensions, outbuildings, garden rooms, glamping pods etc. The waste can be pumped vertically up to 14m and horizontally, which means that building projects are feasible even if they are sited beneath the level of the mains drains, sewer or water treatment plant. 

The flexible unit can equally be sited on the ground, in a cupboard, basement or a shed and is simple to install above or beneath the ground. The popularity of hybrid working over the last few years has paid witness to a boom in garden offices and these are often sited at a distance from the main property. These independent buildings are also widely used as gyms, salons, accommodation and hobby rooms. The Sanifos can facilitate the drainage for these buildings without the need for costly civils work, allowing the installation of bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and any other application requiring a waste discharge. 

Tim Pestell, managing director of Saniflo, was very pleased to receive the news from the Build-It team;

“The Build It Awards have been in existence for over a decade and are a coveted accolade for any supplier in the self-build industry. Saniflo products have been widely used in the sector for many years, particularly in refurbishment, change of use and extension projects and it’s great to receive formal recognition in the shape of the award.  The Sanifos 110 is a highly appealing product for self-builders and renovators because it offers the ability to build in places that might otherwise not be considered. Our thanks to the judges who chose this product from Saniflo.”

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German Design Award: Zencha wows expert jury

The Zencha complete bathroom range by Sebastian Herkner and Duravit has been awarded “Gold” in the “Excellent Product Design – Bath and Wellness” category at the German Design Award 2023.

The Zencha complete bathroom range is inspired by traditional Japanese rituals and craftsmanship. Sebastian Herkner comments “The bathroom is the last place of offline refuge in the home. A place where the user takes centre stage and can focus on the inner self. It allows for a moment of deceleration and concentration – in the same way as a tea ceremony. These were useful metaphors for my studio as we approached this design,”

“We spent a good three years working on Zencha. This involved an ongoing process of constant interaction. Taking your time is important when it comes to a complex product line like Zencha. Our main concern was to elaborate every detail to perfection. The delicate design of the storage furniture, for example, took a lot of development effort by Duravit.”

“Ultimately I’m a customer myself, I have certain requirements in terms of how my bathroom should look and what I value. What matters to me is that each of my designs has a sense of purpose. In an age of overconsumption and excess waste, I see my responsibility as taking a respectful approach to handling resources, time, and energy,” said Sebastian Herkner, describing the origination process of Zencha.

The washbasins, which are available in four colour variants – gloss and matt – each underline the pared-down elegance of the design. Combining them with the modular Zencha furniture creates an individual and balanced interaction between the ceramic washbasin and matt lacquered carcass. The fronts of the vanity units and tall cabinets come in a range of different feels, textures, and colours for an individual material mix. The free-standing bathtub is an open invitation to take some time out and take care of yourself. The mirror, also designed by Sebastian Herkner, completes the iconic bathroom series. Its round, organic contours reflect the shape of the washbasins and are accentuated by an all-round LED strip. Zencha’s perfectly conceived design concept transforms the daily bathroom routine into a ritual.

“I’ve always wanted to develop a bathroom series for Duravit,” said the designer from Offenbach. He can now take his place in the roll-call of renowned designers such as Philippe Starck and Cecilie Manz who have already designed collections for the German manufacturer.

Sebastian Herkner struck the jackpot with his very first complete bathroom range: Gold in the German Design Award. “It’s a brilliant affirmation for my team and me, as was the entire cooperation with Duravit. When you’re working on a new design, your main focus isn’t on the desire to win an award with it. It’s more about designing something unique and meaningful. For this effort to be rewarded with the German Design Award is naturally extremely gratifying,” said Herkner.

He won over the jury with his special sense of shape and colour, material and texture. “With Zencha we
definitely succeeded in designing something new for Duravit – that was exactly what we aspired to do. An
understated design language, with strong emotional and sensual accents, an appreciation of authentic
materials, and three colour styles,” said Sebastian Herkner, summarizing Zencha in closing.

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Genna Nelson joins RSM team at Kudos showers

Kudos Genna Nelson

Genna, who lives in Milnthorpe, not far from the company’s head office in Holme, Cumbria, joined Kudos Showers as part of their Quality and Technical team in 2018. Here she learnt about the company processes and its products, so when a vacancy came up in the customer support team, Genna was offered the role.  She will now be overseeing display installations for her showroom customers and ensuring that they are kept in good working order. She’ll be regularly visiting her displaying showroom accounts in the Northwest to help build Kudos sales.

Outside work Genna loves to horse ride and spend time with her family.

Kudos Shower Products Ltd has been designing and manufacturing shower products at their Cumbria facility since 1999.  Their portfolio includes shower enclosures, shower trays, over-bath screens and wet-room solutions sold via KBB showrooms and merchants across the UK.

Visit their website kudosshowers.co.uk, call them on 01539 564040 or email info@kudosshowers.co.uk.

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A new blue statement from Bathrooms to Love

Deep Blue Statement

With the many shades of blue continuing to influence contemporary bathroom design, PJH has added a new blue hue to its Bathrooms to Love furniture collection. Bold and eye-catching, the new deep blue modular Statement range has a tactile super matt finish and a choice of three sleek 20cm handles in brushed brass (pictured), matt black or polished chrome.

Statement offers high-quality and practical storage space as well as great design flexibility with a stylish range of choices to suit individual tastes. Available as either wall-hung or floor-standing (with a matt black basin unit frame), the singular basin units with two drawers come with either slim edge sit-in ceramic basin or with a worktop that can be teamed with a choice of vessel basins.  

Double wall-hung basin units feature four drawers and can also be combined with a choice of laminate worktop – White Slate, Matt Latte or Urban Black – as well as vessel basins (new Deep Blue Luxey Washbowl is pictured here), so a bespoke look is easily achieved. A Tall wall-hung unit completes the Deep Blue Statement range.

Generous storage space can be found in the deep drawers – with luxurious 8mm smoked glass sides and anti-slip drawer liners, as well as within the one-door tall units featuring interior shelves. Soft-close doors and drawers come as standard, complete with high-quality GRASS drawer boxes and BLUM hinges.

A five-year quality guarantee accompanies the sophisticated new Deep Blue Statement range from Bathrooms to Love, and display deals and furniture colour swatch samples are available. For more information or to order online, visit the PJH Partners Portal™ website.

Further information:

Bathrooms to Love by PJH: T: 0800 8 77 88 99  / www.partners.pjh.uk  / www.bathroomstolove.uk

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