SCHAERER EXPANDS COFFEE TRAINING
SAMSUNG , INTELITY FORM PARTNERSHIP
COMCAST BUSINESS TEAMS WITH CELEBRITY CHEF
SCHAERER EXPANDS COFFEE TRAINING
This summer customers and partners of Schaerer will be able to take advantage of services provided by the Schaerer Coffee Competence Centre in Germany .
The concept for this special training and consulting institution focuses on the art of coffee preparation and was first implemented by Schaerer AG in Zuchwil , Switzerland , in 2000 . In recent years , partner companies in Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates and the Schaerer subsidiary in Belgium have adopted the concept in various forms . In addition , restaurant suppliers of the Schaerer network in Thailand and Korea were inspired by the idea and have established their own coffee training centers .
The Vela Collection from WAC Lighting was honored recently .
WAC LIGHTING WINS AWARD
WAC Lighting ’ s new Vela Collection , featuring an organic LED chandelier and wall sconce , has received an Architectural SSL Product Innovation Award ( PIA ).
The Vela OLED Collection features a thin and bright chandelier and sconce family crafted
SAMSUNG , INTELITY FORM PARTNERSHIP
Samsung Electronics America and Intelity have announced an exclusive strategic partnership . Samsung LYNK SINC will provide entertainment , television , welcome guests by name on a “ Welcome ” screen and allow guests to both view the folio of their stay and to check out at the end of their stay . of precision-cut aluminum . The Chandelier generates a total of 2136 lumens , with 12 OLED panels illuminating the surface below and an additional 12 panels shining up , providing a soft ambient light . The Sconce utilizes six OLED panels providing 534 lumens of even illumination and no glare .
Guests can view information about the hotel , its restaurants , spa , transportation and amenity information and local shopping and attraction information . Intelity will be responsible for design , content build , staff training , professional services and ongoing maintenance and support .
COMCAST BUSINESS TEAMS WITH CELEBRITY CHEF
Comcast Business has partnered with celebrity chef and restaurateur Robert Irvine . Through a series of traditional and experiential marketing initiatives , Comcast Business and Irvine will work together to educate hoteliers and restaurant and bar owners on the importance of integrating technology into their operations .
The multimedia partnership will include print , online and digital assets . In addition , businesses will have an opportunity to interact with Irvine directly at a series of in-person and online experiential events .
“ By working with Robert , we are providing our hospitality customers with an opportunity to learn from a true industry expert who has a proven track record of turning around businesses ,” says Alexandra Sewell , executive director of hospitality services and strategic verticals at Comcast Business .
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