Andy Mannhart AG
MARCH 2012 VOL . 46 , NO . 2
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The massive architectural wonder known as The Squaire sits amid a buzzing transportation hub in Frankfurt , Germany , so it ’ s hardly surprising that Hilton Worldwide saw the need for not one , but two , hotels there . The Hilton Frankfurt Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport , opened in December 2011 , reflect the area ’ s high-tech mobility as well as a more relaxed atmosphere . Among highlights from Hamburg , Germany-based JOI-Design is the Hilton ’ s Presidential Suite featuring glossy ebony furniture , all original artwork and a bathroom with a whirlpool lit by Swarovski lights . Read more in Design starting on p . 42 .
departments
5 Editor ’ s Diary Hoteliers or technicians ?
8 Global Update Groupon ’ s argument
The purpose behind The Pig
Boom times in Qatar
56 Technology Data security
62 SupplyLine
64 Products Tabletop , green and more
72 Lagniappe
50 F & B The latest trends in tabletop linens