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BAUSCHER PRESENTS PURITY COLLECTION
Bauscher presented its new Purity porcelain collection at this year ’ s Internorga in Hamburg , Germany .
Purity promises a delicate body , subtle bone-white color , impact-resistant edge and surface hardness .
Fired at 1,400 degrees C ( 2,552 degrees F ), Purity promises to meet the highest demands for durability .
ITB BERLIN 2014 TOUTS SUCCESS
This year ’ s ITB Berlin , held March 5-9 , reported a 4 % rise in trade visitors and an increase in business volume , which Messe Berlin estimates reached € 6.5 billion ( US $ 9 billion ). The event attracted 10,147 exhibitors from 189 countries .
The focus of this year ’ s show was travel bookings via smartphones and tablets and sustainable practices in the travel industry .
“ Never before was there such an emphasis on innovation as at this year ’ s ITB Berlin ,” says Christian Göke , CEO of Messe Berlin . “ The mood among exhibitors and visitors was one of euphoria .”
QOOCO DEBUTS TRAINING SOLUTION
Qooco has launched a mobile vocational training solution for hotel chains that aims to help hoteliers fast-track critical service skills development more effectively than with traditional classroom training . The training promises a simple reporting and feedback system on
KAHLA PROMOTES MAGIC GRIP
Kahla ’ s Magic Grip technology is almost invisible on plates , cups or bowls .
BHS POSTS GROWTH
The BHS tabletop group said it increased its sales in the 2013 financial year 10.7 % to € 91.1 million ( US $ 126 million ). Highlights include BHS supplying the Confederations Cup in Brazil with porcelain and Bauscher , Schönwald and Tafelstern products training progress based on real-time data ; remote delivery of training and results tracking to various devices ; immediate and personalized feedback to trainees ; and the ability to scale and customize the program for different training needs .
Kahla ’ s Magic Grip promises to increase the functionality of porcelain . An integrated silicone foot ensures slip resistance , reduces noise and protects delicate surfaces from scratches . The Magic Grip technology is permanently attached to the porcelain and is therefore dishwasher-safe , hygienic and food-safe .
appearing at the Winter Olympics in Sochi . BHS also reported strong U . S . business , and CEO Christian Strootmann expects to see further momentum there given BHS ’ s collaboration with the Hepp and WMF Hotel cutlery brands . www . hotelsmag . com May 2014 HOTELS 59