Steelite unveils new Optik tableware range

13-Feb-2012 - Tableware specialist Steelite International will unveil its new contoured dining range Optik at Hotelympia later this month.

Urban Vintage furniture range unveiled by Andy Thornton

07-Feb-2012 - Hospitality interiors specialist Andy Thornton has developed a range of industrial style 'lived in' look furniture ideal for restaurants, hotels and pubs and bars who want to create a vintage look in their venues.

Table Art creates winter-inspired table decorations for Hotels’ Christmas and New Year’s parties

02-Dec-2011 - Table decorations supplier Table Art has created a new range of winter-inspired illuminated art pieces for hotel tables at Christmas and New Year’s Eve events.

Optima bed linen designed to save hotels time and money

22-Nov-2011 - Bed, bath and table linen supplier Richard Haworth has launched Optima, a new bed linen that uses never-before-used technology to benefit hotels and their guests.

Danmade launches marketing campaign and rebrands 'core' sparkler range

02-Nov-2011 - Celebratory sparkling candle supplier Danmade is targeting the restaurant sector in the run up to the festive season with a heavy-weight sales and marketing campaign.

Dyson develops energy-efficient bladeless fan heater

24-Oct-2011 - Dyson has developed a new bladeless fan heater which can heat hotels, clubs and bars in around half the time of some convection heaters, using up to 50 per cent less energy.

Linen supplier Lissadell Liddell adds allergen-free products to range

05-Oct-2011 - Luxury linen company Lissadell Liddell has added two anti-allergy products to its range which could enable hoteliers to offer 'allergy free' rooms to their guests.

BigHospitality's Christmas Product Guide

26-Sep-2011 - It may only be September but hoteliers, restaurateurs and pub operators nationwide are already gearing up for the festive period. Bookings for Christmas trees and decorations are already up 35 per cent from last month as many are looking to prepare early for what is the biggest trading period of the year.

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Iconic Met Bar auctions interiors on eBay

28-Jul-2011 - London’s Met Bar, which is about to undergo a thorough refurbishment, is auctioning off its interiors on eBay to raise funds for charity.

Linens supplier Richard Haworth creates time-saving valance for hotels

13-Jul-2011 - Linen supplier Richard Haworth has created an 'open top' valance which is designed to save time and money for hotels and B&Bs.

Spiro Designs aims to eradicate wobbly tables

11-Jul-2011 - Furniture supplier Spiro Designs is aiming to eradicate wobbly tables in pubs, restaurants and hotels by launching FLAT Technology's table bases in the UK.

Akula Living unveils new British weather-proof outdoor furniture

17-Jun-2011 - Akula Living has designed a new range of outdoor rattan furniture for the hospitality industry, which it claims is maintenance free and designed to withstand the British weather.

Denny’s introduces comfortable footwear range

06-Apr-2011 - Denny’s Uniforms has launched a new range of comfortable, hardwearing footwear for both front and back of house staff, including anti-static and washable shoes.

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Vanity kits and bath salts least popular hotel room amenities

22-Mar-2011 - Sewing, vanity and shoe shine kits are the least popular hotel room amenities used by guests, who favour more basic necessities when they stay overnight.

Talisien freestanding bath designed for bedroom or bathroom

25-Feb-2011 - British bath manufacturer Design & Form has launched a new double-ended, freestanding bath from its Cabuchon Bathforms range.

Mette launches pop-up mobile kitchen/bar transformer

23-Feb-2011 - A new pop-up kitchen that converts into a mobile bar is set to be launched at the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show next week (1-2 March).

Book launch reveals creative secrets of Design Hotels

14-Feb-2011 - Design Hotels has launched a new book showcasing the inspiration, drive and creativity behind its 200-member group – The Design Hotels: Made by Originals.

‘Waspinator’ designed to keep wasps out of pub gardens

26-Jan-2011 - An ecologically-friendly fake wasps’ nest is being promoted to pubs and bars with outdoor areas as an alternative way to ensure their premises are wasp-free in the summer months

Space moves into furniture

04-Jan-2011 - Catering equipment specialist Space has branched out with a new specialist furniture division for the hospitality industry.

New toolkit helps restaurants build sustainability into their business

03-Dec-2010 - The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has put together a start-up tool kit designed to help restaurateurs incorporate sustainability into every aspect of their business.

Christmas trees cut to order

25-Nov-2010 - Restaurant, pub and hotel operators can speedily order their Christmas trees online through xmastreesales.co.uk and get them delivered in time for the Christmas period

Go-In designs Deco Art dining chair for high-end restaurants

09-Nov-2010 - Furniture specialist GO-IN has designed a new leather-upholstered dining chair suitable for fine-dining restaurants

Dudson Evolution tableware adds new colours

06-Oct-2010 - Dudson has now released its successful Evolution range of tableware in two additional colours

Win an iPad with Restaurant magazine

18-Aug-2010 - Name your favourite suppliers, products and brands, and you could be in with a chance of winning a brand new iPad

Go-In unveils space-saving sofa bench system

28-Jun-2010 - Hospitality furniture supplier Go-In has launched a new space-saving sofa bench as a comfortable alternative to chairs