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Sabre , HrS Sign diStribution agreement
Cintas reveals makeover Contest results
Sabre Travel Network has signed a multiyear distribution agreement with HRS . The agreement complements HRS ’ s existing relationship with GetThere .
Sabre-connected travel agents worldwide will have access to thousands of additional global hotel properties from HRS via the Sabre global distribution system . The agreement means HRS will become one of the largest hotel content providers to Sabre , enhancing the hotel portfolio with mainly independent hotels .
The partnership with Sabre also gives hotels affiliated with HRS access to Sabre ’ s global travel marketplace . Once integrated , HRS hotel partners will be bookable worldwide by approximately 350,000 travel agents in 130 countries who use the Sabre system .
Anthony Melchiorri teamed with Cintas on the makeover at the Wyndham Boca Raton in Florida .
Cintas Corp . and TV personality Anthony Melchiorri revealed the results of their US $ 25,000 Hotel Makeover at the Wyndham Boca Raton in Florida , which used the prize in multiple ways .
Cintas ’ deep cleaning service for air conditioning units helped the hotel reduce energy consumption and ensured the units cool faster , reduce humidity and prevent foul odors in guestrooms . The hotel also used Cintas ’ Tile and Carpet Deep Cleaning Service throughout all guestrooms and public areas .
The makeover included a new custom mat that perfectly fits the hotel ’ s main entrance as well as new uniforms for the property ’ s housekeeping department . gilcHriSt & SoameS to launcH two collectionS
Gilchrist & Soames is launching two new amenity collections in 2014 . The Reserve Collection showcases a rich English heritage yet presents a clean , elegant design and refreshing fragrance . The Essential Elements BATHE Collection aims to present the feel of a modern apothecary with a dynamic color palette and citrus fragrance . More information is available at ushoteliers . gilchristsoames . com .
Vista Alegre tableware was part of the show at International
Gourmet Festival 2013 at Hotel Vila Joya . vista alegre tableware stars at festival
Vista Alegre served as the official sponsor of tableware for International Gourmet Festival 2013 at Hotel Vila Joya in Albufeira , Portugal . The festival featured nearly 40 chefs with 60 Michelin stars among them , including Nuno Mendes , who showed some of the dishes served at his Viajante restaurant in London inspired by Portuguese tradition . Also in the kitchen were six Dutch chefs serving lunch on Vista Alegre plates : Jonnie Boer , Hans van Wolde , Ron Blaauw , Jacob Jan Boerma , Erik van Loo and Jannis Brevet .
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