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Groupe GM , SaMpar debut hoSpitality line
Groupe GM has partnered with Sampar to produce a special hospitality line featuring the antipollution system Urban Advance complex .
The line includes four 40-ml tubes containing shower gel , conditioning shampoo , conditioner and body lotion ; two Skin Velvet soaps in 20-g and 40-g sizes in cardboard boxes ; and one Velvet hand cream in a 15-ml tube . Accessories include a rectangular tray with a mirror effect on top , which incorporates the Sampar logo and an urban skyline printed in white on the mirror side , as well as a matching accessory line in white cardboard boxes with black writing .
aliMentaria booStS international buSineSS
Alimentaria 2014 fulfilled forecasts with more than 140,000 visitors who visited the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via Exhibition Centre during the four-day trade show .
The number of international visitors was up 2 % to reach 42,000 , 30 % of the total . The show attracted more than 600 foreign buyers — 50 % more than in 2012 — including major importers and distributors from Europe , Asia , Latin America and the United States who participated in more than 10,000 business meetings .
2nd ave liGhtinG winS awardS
2nd Ave Lighting received People ’ s Choice Awards for Most Interesting Light Products — based on products and designs attendees loved most — at Hi Connect Design 2014 in Nashville , Tennessee .
2nd Ave Lighting received the Most Interesting Lighting Product People ’ s Choice Award for its custom lighting products . 2nd Ave also supplied designs for Interior Images ’ Luxury Lobby Vignette , which won a People ’ s Choice Award . Finally , 2nd Ave
ihG partnerS with aMadeuS
IHG announced a strategic relationship with Amadeus . The first phase of the partnership will be focused on planning and development , including creating a roadmap for potential technologies and solutions .
“ IHG has a long track record of investing in technologies to support our brand promise and build a closer relationship with our guests ,” says Eric Pearson , executive vice president and chief information officer for IHG . “ Partnering with Amadeus will help us continue to do just that .”
2nd Ave Lighting ’ s Revival Chic collection features industrial utilitarian multi-light pendants with a supplied custom lighting fixtures for the Outdoor Lounge vignette modern flair .
by FH Design , which received a People ’ s Choice Award .
IN BRIEF
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■ JOI-Design has released “ 101 Hotel Lobbies , Bars & Restaurants ,” the second book in the “ 101 ” series by Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk and Peter Joehnk .
■ ■ Ali Group North America has reorganized its refrigeration segment in North America by creating a new refrigeration division that will support and promote the company ’ s two refrigeration brands , Beverage-Air and Victory Refrigeration .
■ ■ Alto-Shaam has named John Alfano northeast regional sales manager , overseeing the Northeast United States .
■ ■ Frankfurt , Germany-based IHS has acquired InnLink LLC , a provider of central reservations solutions based in Hendersonville , Tennessee .
■ ■ ATI Decorative Laminates has appointed Charles Walker vice president of operations and Crystal Henson corporate marketing director .
■ ■ This year Kahla celebrates two anniversaries : it has been 170 years since its foundation by Christian Eckardt and 20 years since the reformation of the company under Günther Raithel .
■ ■ The U . S . Environmental Protection Agency has named Hoshizaki America a 2014 Energy Star Partner of the Year .
■ ■ DerbySoft has received US $ 9 million in Series D funding from venture capital firm DCM through the new DCM Ventures China Fund .
■ ■ American Hotel Register Co . has named Angela Korompilas president .
■ ■ The Majestic International Group of Companies has appointed Michael McMillan vice president , hospitality sales , USA .
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