According to online sources, 11th September 2015 is “Make your Bed Day”! However, whilst this might sound like a simple task, a surprising number of people (young and old) actually find this one of the most difficult household chores and have come up with some pretty creative techniques for putting a duvet cover on: Continue reading →

Business travellers fall into the big spenders category and can contribute to up to half of a hotel’s revenue, so it’s really important to make sure they are fully catered for alongside your leisure customers and that you turn them into repeat guests. These days both leisure and corporate customers are looking for more than a hotel room; they are looking for value, not only in terms of how much they’re paying, but in what they experience while staying with you. Continue reading →

Online reviews are everywhere in today’s world; Facebook, Google, Bing, Expedia, for example, and ask any hotel executive about social media and the name Tripadviser will inevitably come up. Today, consumer review sites are rapidly evolving into totally interactive, social marketing platforms and hotel and travel companies are seeking to protect their brands and reputations as well as building a more intimate relationship with existing and new clientele. Many hoteliers actually admit to being ‘addicted’ to these customer review websites and most hotels have a reputation management plan in place, or a review specific strategy, but are hoteliers paying these websites too much attention? Continue reading →

Sleep is a topic that has been studied for hundreds of years, yet it is only in the last century that scientists have begun to look into the physiology of our non-waking lives. However, despite the technological and scientific advances, there are still plenty of myths and misconceptions surrounding this important aspect of our lives. Let us dispel some for you! Continue reading →

How you feel during your waking hours hinges greatly on how well you sleep. Similarly, the cure for sleep difficulties can often be found in your daily routine. Your sleep schedule, bedtime habits, and day-to-day lifestyle choices can make an enormous difference to the quality of your nightly rest. Here are our top tips to keeping you productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy all day long. Continue reading →

A good night’s sleep is sometimes all you need to recover from day to day stresses and strains. From aesthetics and colour to storage solutions and window dressing, getting a bedroom snooze-ready is a must for making sure you get those all-important forty winks. Choose carefree colours Studies suggest that neutral colours are best for a bedroom Continue reading →

Whilst most of us appreciate the importance of sleep, very few of us actually get enough. It is recommended that we each get around eight hours of sleep every night. That’s one third of our lives spent sleeping. So why is it so important? Sleep has a huge effect on health and well-being throughout life and getting enough quality sleep at the right times effects the way you feel while you’re awake. Continue reading →

Wow-inducing bathrooms have become as important as a luxury boudoir, and they’re a great opportunity to showcase imaginative design. Double sinks, or even double baths create a glamorous boutique-hotel feel, glass-enclosed baths with a view add drama and beautiful materials or textures, from stone tiling to special towels, create interest. When considering bathroom design, why not take some lessons from the Greeks, Romans, Japanese and even the Turks, who all knew a thing or two about the benefits of a good bath. Continue reading →

When booking a hotel, guests may take into account the restaurant, spa facilities and bar but ultimately, the bedroom and bathroom are the most essential part of a guest’s experience. This is where hotels really put their reputations on the line; so what are guests really looking for? Comfort A big, soft, fluffy bed is the thing dreams are made of, especially after a long business day or if your guests are simply taking a break from the daily grind. Continue reading →

In the Bathroom: Soothing & Serene For the hot summer months, there are a variety of bathroom themes you can go with: bold with colour, breezy bright whites, soothing seaside blues and garden greens. Use these themes to create the perfect spa-like, summer look for your bathroom. Bright and breezy whites Nothing says "relaxing spa" like light and bright walls and ceilings. Continue reading →