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The Ritz-Carlton , Seoul debuts Thémaé spa
Thémaé , the spa concept dedicated to the benefits of tea , recently opened its first Asian spa in The Ritz-Carlton , Seoul .
The spa aims to exude a cozy atmosphere with a decor that evokes shades of four teas . Thémaé has also developed exclusive treatment protocols made with tea from the Jiri Mountains .
“ We believe the Korean market will welcome Thémaé products due to the importance of tea in the Korean culture ,” says Christopher Clark , the hotel ’ s general manager .
The U . S . Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Manitowoc Foodservice a 2012 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award for its leadership in energy efficiency . Winners are selected from about 20,000 organizations that participate in the Energy Star program .
Manitowoc Foodservice increased its Energy Star-qualified portfolio
Moran & Bewley ’ s chooses Micros
The Moran & Bewley ’ s Hotel Group has invested in Micros cloud-based technology for its 10 hotels in Ireland and the United Kingdom .
Property management system Micros Opera is already used in the Moran hotels and will now replace the legacy system in all Bewley ’ s Hotels . The property management system within the existing Moran Hotels was also upgraded and migrated . The next-generation Micros Simphony point-of-service system also was installed at all 10 sites .
China collection expanded
In their first joint china line development effort since the Homer Laughlin China Co . acquired Hall China , the two companies have expanded the HLC Bosque Collection , a “ rustic casual ” dinnerware line .
Bosque is available in five woodland-themed colors : Rich Moss , Maple , Chestnut , Goldenrod and Blueberry . New pieces in the collection are a creamer , a sugar stick holder and two platters , one in a square shape and the other a triangle .

Manitowoc Foodservice earns energyefficiency award

by approximately 954 models in 2011 — a jump of more than 636 %.
“ Manitowoc Foodservice is committed to partnering with Energy Star in our efforts to increase energy efficiency in our portfolio of equipment , which helps protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions ,” says Dean Landeche , senior vice president marketing , Manitowoc Foodservice .

In brief

■ BHS tabletop AG has received the DIN EN ISO 50001 certification , which regulates the introduction of energy management systems .
■ Chris Gowdy has been named vice president , institutional division , for Riegel- Mount Vernon Mills Inc .
■ Washington State University and the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne have created a joint Ph . D . program in service and hospitality management .
■ WMF Hotel has added Sebastian Hainz to its sales team . Hainz is responsible for relationship management with key international customers .
■ FF & E purchasing firm
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Benjamin West is opening a new office in Miami led by Liliane Stacishin- Moura , who has joined the company as director-Latin America & Caribbean .
■ The Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla , California , has completed a property-wide upgrade to VingCard Elsafe ’ s Classic RFID locking system .
■ Accor has chosen TrustYou for its social media monitoring and reputation management worldwide .
■ Cintas has named housekeeper Joe Deese , of Hyatt Place Charlotte Airport , North Carolina , the winner of its 2011 “ Design a Uniform ” contest .
■ MindClick SGM has announced that Sealy Inc . has joined the Hospitality Sustainable Purchasing Consortium as a contributing member .
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