Sound as a signature of taste
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18 Dec 2025
How Bang & Olufsen is shaping the future of luxury hospitality
How Bang & Olufsen is shaping the future of luxury hospitality
Enjoying good coffee is an essential part of everyday life. With the inclusive “Easy Access” operating concept, Schaerer is setting a new benchmark in wheelchair-friendly, self-service coffee preparation. Whether in hospitals, assisted living facilities, offices or public spaces: Easy Access has been specially designed for wheelchair users, enabling them to intuitively select and customise drinks via clearly labelled buttons on the drip tray. The combination with the clear, logical user interface of the coffee machine ensures that wheelchair users, elderly people and those with limited dexterity can independently and conveniently prepare their favourite drinks. The “Easy Access” concept is now available worldwide for the Schaerer Coffee Soul 10 and 12. Existing machines can be retrofitted in under 30 minutes by a service technician.
interihotel will hold its next edition from 17 to 19 November 2026 at IFEMA Madrid, following a successful event at Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, which brought together 291 leading hospitality brands, welcomed 12,675 visitors, and identified more than 2,500 hospitality projects.
Hotel Ullensvang boasts an exceptional location in Norway, with beaches, ski slopes, and scenic hiking trails just moments away. After an active day outdoors, guests can enjoy a sense of well-being in the bathroom, thanks to the AquaClean shower toilets.
The Stone Grey colour by Forest Group blends into any design. From calm neutrals to bold, deep colour palettes. Discover why hospitality designers are embracing this new look.
As bathrooms evolve into multi-sensory, design-led spaces, GROHE has identified three key trends set to define 2026. Experiential textures and haptic feedback elevate everyday rituals, with products like GROHE Satin Finishes, Allure and the Atrio Private Collection enhancing tactile interaction. A second trend, Nature’s Nuances, brings soft forms, earthy palettes and organic materials into wellness-oriented spaces, reflected in GROHE Plus, Essence Ceramics and the Rainshower Aqua Pure. Meanwhile, metallic finishes make a refined comeback: chrome, warm bronzes and brushed steels provide timeless durability with modern character—embodied by GROHE Cubeo, Essence Crafted Lever and the modular Grohtherm Aqua Tiles. Together, these trends illustrate how GROHE merges aesthetic expression, material innovation and user-centred design to shape the bathrooms of tomorrow.
Surrounded by the breathtaking landscape of the world’s largest living museum, the exclusive Banyan Tree Alula in Saudi Arabia offers its guests an unforgettable stay. An exclusive space where the equally exclusive outdoor furniture by the Italian brand Talenti could not be missing.
The Ruby Molly Hotel: Take a Look at how Spires Art Weaves the Past into Modern Design using the Design Theme “An Era Gone By.”
The off-season is when hospitality evolves and resets. Learn how modular, mobile, and cost-effective systems help hotels reduce downtime, avoid renovations, and create adaptable guest experiences year-round.
Fitness amenities can be a deciding factor for hotel guests and housing residents. For many, an onsite fitness center is essential for maintaining routines at home or on the road.
SEB Professional Beverage made a notable impact at HOST Milano by presenting a fully cross-brand booth for the first time. This approach showcased the company’s strength as a holistic provider of innovative beverage solutions. Through various use cases, trade visitors explored the SEB Professional Beverage vision for the future of premium beverage offerings, experiencing first-hand how solutions from the WMF, Schaerer, Curtis, La San Marco, and Zummo brands help deliver consistent taste experiences for guests. “We are very pleased with HOST 2025 and the strong turnout throughout the trade show. The numerous valuable contacts and insightful conversations made these days truly rewarding. We are proud to have presented SEB Professional Beverage as the solution provider for highest beverage quality, efficient processes, and seamless operations, all showcased on one booth. The newly introduced concept, featuring a variety of real-life use cases, proved to be a great success,” emphasized Tharyn Estevez, Global Marketing Director SEB Professional Beverage.
If you’re traveling smart and stopping in Antwerp, you can’t miss the Hotel Skipr. High comfort, top design, and local color are available here at an affordable price, and the rooms even have shower toilets.
Zahara reinterprets the marble of the Taj Mahal:
elegant, versatile, capable of blending classic and contemporary.
GROHE SPA x Buster + Punch present a fully integrated bathroom concept where water, light, and touch merge – empowering architects and designers to create perfectly coordinated, expressive interiors.
The Kaldewei Meisterstück Classic Duo Oval now in a slender design
EUROPE’S LEADING EVENT IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT DESIGN CONFIRMS ITS POSITION IN THE 2025 EDITION, WITH ATTENDEES FROM 53 COUNTRIES, OVER 290 EXHIBITORS AND ITS HIGHEST HISTORICAL NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL VISITORS
Spires Art showcases their bespoke work on The Parlour Room, bringing a touch of Irish charm to the bustling city of New York.
Projects in the mountains and collections suited to the harshest climates: this is how Talenti, a leading brand in luxury outdoor furniture, also conquers winter with furnishings that combine aesthetics and functionality, offering solutions designed for every environment.
Clärchens Ballhaus, a Berlin original with 111 years of history, was to be given a new, contemporary look without losing its historical charm. The aim was to combine the magic of the mirrored hall with the rough atmosphere of the lower rooms – a place that unites history and modernity and feels like a journey through time. Set designer Uli Hanisch took on this challenge. The Sento series from Occhio fits perfectly into the concept.
The future of hotel comfort is compact, reliable, and guest-approved. From the HD-618 Hair Dryer to the K-608 Electric Kettle and I-900 Garment Steamer, Cetis Appliances deliver the performance and durability today’s travelers expect — helping hotels create smarter, more comfortable guest rooms.
At 5 Savile Row, London, renowned chef Jason Atherton has opened the fine dining restaurant ‘Row on 5’, which he planned in close collaboration with Rosendale Design. When it comes to his 15-course menus, he opts for inviting comfort and a touch of theatre. With a tailored lighting concept from Occhio, the perfect stage is set and the experience of luxury gastronomy is redefined.
When every shadow tells a story. The Linea collection by Mirage interprets porcelain stoneware through three-dimensional textures inspired by the traditional craftsmanship of natural stone.
Who says kitchens have to stay put? livecookintable® is rolling, sizzling, and stealing the spotlight this year at HOST Milano 2025. We’re transforming dining into theater, chefs into performers, and every plate into a standing ovation. It’s connection, creativity, and hospitality brought back to life, one perfectly plated performance at a time.
The Panorama Landscape Hotel with its ten luxurious suites is located on Tahko Hill in Finland. In addition to offering top-class cuisine and an outdoor spa, the hotel also provides maximum bathroom comfort – not least thanks to its Geberit shower toilets.
The cloud as a metaphor for a place of indulgence. At BMW Welt in Munich, Käfer has created a place that combines culinary delights with lightness and sophistication. The fine-dining restaurant THE CLOUD by Käfer transports its guests to floating spheres of pleasure under the culinary direction of top chef Jens Madsen – staged with a finely composed lighting concept by Occhio that creates atmosphere and turns the space into an extraordinary experience.
interihotel BCN25 (21–23 October 2025, Fira Barcelona – Gran Vía) will once again host AMBIT’s Interiors Living Lab, an experiential space comprising four areas that will allow visitors to discover the latest innovations applicable to hospitality space design: Concept Rooms Lab, Xperience Lab, Materials Lab and Craft Lab
GROHE introduces the Rapido Heat Recovery Shower System – enabling hotels to reduce energy costs and CO₂ emissions by up to 48% without compromising guest comfort.
At Host Milano 2025 (Pav.12 | B48 B56 E47 E55), SEB Professional Beverage puts innovation, digitalization and sustainabilty in the center, showcasing bold multi-brand solutions from WMF, Schaerer, Curtis, La San Marco, and Zummo. “Grinding solutions. Juicing ideas. Serving business.” With this promise, SEB Professional Beverage invites visitors to experience inspiring concepts that raise beverage quality, boost efficiency, and deliver seamless operations. From premium coffee to fresh juice, every innovation reflects the company’s commitment to shaping the future of out-of-home beverages. “HOST Milano is a global stage where we share our latest technologies, strengthen partnerships, and inspire new possibilities,” says Martin Zouhar, Executive VP, SEB Professional Beverage. “With innovation, sustainability, and digitalization at our core, we’re not just following trends – we’re shaping the future of coffee culture and out-of-home beverages worldwide.”
Talenti Outdoor Living furnishes the largest urban thermal park in Europe: elegance and wellness come together at De Montel – Terme Milano.
Nestled amidst forests, rolling hills, and a serene protected inland sea stands Domaine Le Mezo – a castle transformed into a luxurious resort, featuring opulent rooms, adventurous lodges – and the comfort of AquaClean shower toilets.
The GROHE Colors Collection is a carefully curated palette of timeless colors and finishes that enables professionals to bring design visions to life and turn their clients’ dream bathrooms into reality.
Schaerer AG is celebrating a major milestone: the 100,000th Schaerer Coffee Soul has rolled off the production line in Zuchwil, highlighting the remarkable success of this versatile fully automatic coffee machine. First unveiled in its current generation at Host Milan in 2019, the Schaerer Coffee Soul has been in series production since October 2020. It has since delivered outstanding coffee quality worldwide with its innovative technology, contemporary design and intuitive operation – proving popular with everyone from owner‑run restaurants and hotels to international coffee shop and convenience‑store chains.
“Delivering the 100,000th Schaerer Coffee Soul is a special moment for us. Never before have we produced so many machines in such a short period – the Schaerer Coffee Soul is therefore the most successful machine in Schaerer’s history,” says Product Manager Sam Geissbühler. “This traction reflects our pioneering mindset and our focus on market trends and customer needs in every new machine and technology we bring to market”.
The historic Nestor Hotel in Neckarsulm has been repositioned under the ibis Styles brand of the Accor Group. Property owner Art-Invest Real Estate and operator The Chocolate on the Pillow Group entrusted Brumann with both the development of the interior design and the comprehensive modernization and rebranding of the hotel, carried out as general contractor during ongoing operations.
Brands, entities, hotels, and design and architecture studios will host conferences, visits, tours, and afterwork events from October 20 to 26 to expand the interihotel agenda and bring space design to every corner of the city.
Solution offers a comprehensive view of travel agency bookings to increase reservations and improve performance
Temperatures are starting to drop, but the desire to live outdoors hasn’t faded yet. For these moments of open-air relaxation, Talenti offers the perfect products to enjoy September afternoons.
A Hotel Room as a Successful Fusion of Tradition and Modernity
Hotels are evolving into sanctuaries of movement, rest, and restoration. By weaving fitness and wellbeing into every stay, properties empower guests to feel stronger, connected, and more at home.
Architecture to marvel at, an atmosphere to feel good in. Sanitary engineering meets the highest requirements.
Hotels are under pressure to deliver standout guest experiences while running leaner, greener operations. Meveca’s Foldable Line 5 and livecookintable® give operators the flexibility to transform any space into a high-end F&B venue in minutes — no tools, no fixed infrastructure. From banquets to pop-up bars, these modular, compact-to-store systems help hotels boost efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate service anywhere, anytime.
GROHE Atrio Private Collection is a refined fusion of premium materials, sophisticated finishes, and an exquisite palette of handle designs, curated to elevate contemporary bathroom designs.
The Hôtel des Postes, located in the historic old town of Luxembourg, has it all. As a landmark in the city centre, it has a lot to offer both travellers and locals. The suites are equipped with shower toilets.
Sustainable construction starts with responsible material choices—but it doesn’t end there. At Mirage, we combine certified environmental performance with smart logistics to reduce our footprint at every step.
Cetis Appliances kettles are enhancing the in-room guest experience with safe, stylish, and efficient designs tailored for the hospitality industry. Built for performance and ease of use, they help hotels deliver greater comfort while improving operational efficiency.
Strategic deal brings Amadeus’ iHotelier ® Suite to one of Thailand’s fastest-growing hotel chains
This year’s German Brand Award goes to WMF Professional Coffee Machines. Having won in the ‘Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation’ category, the professional coffee machine manufacturer was honored for its technically and emotionally powerful campaign accompanying the market launch of the semi-automatic portafilter machine WMF espresso NEXT. “The campaign impressively demonstrates how well-thought-out brand communication unites precision and aesthetics,” said the jury.
Kaldewei gives disused shower surfaces and bathtubs a second life at the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin –
A ground-breaking project is changing the sanitary industry: Kaldewei, premium manufacturer of high-quality bathroom solutions, is demonstrating how a genuine circular economy can work in the construction and project business with a pioneering pilot project at the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin. For the first time, the company has recycled used shower surfaces and bathtubs on a large scale, developed them technically and visually and reinstalled them as fully functional, high-quality products – a unique approach in the industry and in the contract business.
In the summer season, relaxing under the sun is a real pleasure. To transform your outdoor spaces into oases of peace, Talenti offers a selection of its best sunbeds.
Welcome to Mallorca! In one of the most picturesque spots on the island, where the sea nestles against the steep slopes of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, a new chapter in sophisticated hospitality is unfolding.
Duravit’s harmonious ranges transform the bathroom into a space that embodies not only functionality, but also a personal oasis of peace and relaxation in which varied designs and smart details create a homely atmosphere.