LAUNDRY , HOUSEKEEPING , UNIFORMS AND MORE
Protel has launched an additional web-based product line . From native mobile solutions to a fully featured booking solution for the hotel website , Protel offers cloud solutions that perfectly interact with hotel management systems — both on-premises and in the cloud . Protel ’ s new Web Booking Engine ( WBE ), for example , is not installed in the hotel , but can be used immediately after activation . Protel Hotelsoftware , Dortmund , Germany . protel-net , press @ protel . net
Kerstin Florian spainspired guest amenities , offered by Groupe GM , are infused with the scent of Neroli , the fragrant white blossom from the bitter orange tree considered one of aromatherapy ’ s most effective stress relievers . The formulation also is paraben-free . Groupe GM , Paris . groupegm . com , gm @ groupegm . com
The Avantgarde Hotel Safety Steam Iron from Northmace & Hendon features guestfriendly controls , an autooff timer and a non-stick , “ easy glide ” stainless steel sole plate . Additional details include a self-clean function and anti-calc system . Northmace & Hendon , Cardiff , United Kingdom . northmace . com , sales @ northmace . com
Indel B ’ s K Smart promises to be the most environmentally friendly minibar on the market . The K Smart line ’ s quietness and low energy consumption is thanks to a new compressor and highly efficient refrigerant . When a room card is inserted in an energy saver , a signal is sent to the minibar , and the compressor stops working . If there is not an energy saver in the room , the K Smart minibar operates in standard mode . Indel B , Sant ’ Agata Feltria , Italy . indelb . com , info @ indelb . com
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