LSA International on Caterer Middle East Magazine November 2008

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Trendy tableware: from catwalk to catering

Glass and porcelain manufacturer LSA International has revealed the eagerly anticipated designs for its Autumn/Winter 2008 collection.

The company's creative director Monika Lubkwoska-Jonas, known for combining vintage designs with contemporary shapes, said she had incorporated themes of "pure white, clear glass and folk imagery" in LSA International's new collection.

The vintage-style Aurellia line features a range of tall-stemmed glasses, champagne flutes and a wine carafe, while the more masculine Anton collection boasts a variety of elegant glasses.

"She designs two new collections each year, taking her inspiration straight from the catwalk," a company spokeman explained.

LSA International, a European firm, has over 25 years experience in the industry and offers contemporary tableware for everyday eating, as well as fine-dining wares for more formal occasions.

The new collection, which is available now via the company's website, is set to be exhibited at various international trade fairs in Paris, Frankfurt and London.

Bahraja Trading L.L.C. on Supplier Focus of Caterer Middle East's Tableware Supplement (November 2008 Issue)

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Bahraja Trading L.L.C. as a Supplier Focus on November 2008 Issue of Caterer Middle East's Tableware Supplement. Its Chairman, Mr. Paresh Shah reveals what elements the regional supplier looks for in a manufacturer and considers what impact the credit crunch will have on the global tableware industry.

Officina De Giorgio advertized in Hotelier Middle East November 2008 Issue

Officina De Giorgio

Full Page Advertisement in Hotelier Middle East November 2008 Issue.

Digital Door Viewer features in Hotelier Middle East Magazine November 2008 Issue

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Hotelier Middle East Magazine November 2008 Issue

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Digital Door Viewer

Guests bored with the view outside their window can now enjoy the view outside their door with the Digital Door Viewer by First View Security. The imaging product replaces common door viewers and peephole viewing tubes with an electronic video system to deliver high-quality images on demand. The unit is door mounted and self contained, with no requirements for external power wiring or electronic monitor displays. It can be installed in new-builds or retrofitted as appropriate.

Hostar International, Inc. - Press Release

Back of the House operations need help!

The hotel industry is challenged with delivering quality service for its guests and creating efficient operations in the Back of the House. Many hoteliers currently work with outmoded inventory control and distribution programs that lead to inefficiencies and staffing challenges. Housekeeping operations are faced with inaccurate distribution of materials, operational space inefficiencies, and recruiting/retaining experienced room attendants. Amenity and linen distribution is commonly plagued by poor allocation on the guest floors and inaccurate counts of amenity inventory and linen par. Maldistribution of materials in housekeeping results in higher par levels that affect both cost and labor.

Guest service is compromised when room attendants are consistently challenged to meet room standards and to complete their daily room assignment in a timely manner. Inefficiencies in the delivery of materials to service the guests are a major contributing factor.

Hotels are constantly challenged to recruit experienced room attendants. It is especially difficult to hire and retain workers in cities which have seen the opening of several luxury properties in recent years. Once recruited, staff retention is a major issue because an inefficient operation leads to staff looking elsewhere for employment. The on-going challenge for management is strengthening the hotel’s bond with its employee’s at a time when they are being pursued by other luxury hotels.

Hostar International, Inc. created the ProHost® System to provide solutions for these industry challenges. The ProHost® System is an integrated material management program that offers a repetitive methodology and process that incorporates planning, training and implementation. When the ProHost® System is installed, it results in a repeatable and measurable process that eliminates the current challenges experienced in the Back of the House operations. Hoteliers can identify potential Housekeeping problems before they become an issue resulting in improved guest service. Hoteliers which have installed the ProHost® System report that they are achieving accurate linen and amenity delivery to each floor and section on a daily basis. Another benefit of this system is that Back of the House space is now optimized creating organization that results in improved inventory control and reduced pars. Perhaps most importantly, it has been reported that staff retention rates have increased resulting in less time training new hires, and more time spent on attention to detail.

The ProHost® Mobiles, which are the trolley equipment component of the System, present a professional appearance on the guest floors. The result is improved moral of staff and productivity of the housekeeping department. In some cases hoteliers have noticed qualified staff migrating towards their hotel because they have an organized operation that creates a desirable work environment.

Hostar International, Inc. is experiencing growth worldwide because of the benefits offered through the ProHost® system and the ability to improve the bottom line for managers and owners. With the rapid expansion of serviced apartments and hotels in the Middle East, the ProHost® System is quickly becoming an industry standard. ProHost® Systems are currently in operation in several luxury properties around the world and it looks as if we will be seeing more of Hostar International, Inc. in the future. If you would like to learn more about this product you may visit Hostar International’s website at http://www.hostar.com/

Hostar International will also be at New York's International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show on November 8-11, 2008 at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, U.S.A. Please visit them at Booth Number 2528.

Nikko and Laguiole-en-aubrac in Caterer Middle East Tableware Supplement

refined tableware for the elite

contemporary, classical, rustic or chic

NIKKO has it all!

Laguiole-an-aubrac now in Bahraja Trading L.L.C.

Perego on Hotelier Middle East Magazine November 2008 Issue

PEREGO: Fully committed to producing the finest quality products for our customers since 1929.

Introducing... Ceramic, Titanium and Diamond Titanium Kitchen Knives and Accessories from Forever Co., Ltd. (now in Bahraja Trading L.L.C.)

Forever Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of Kitchen Knives and ither kitchen utensils based in the city of Kawaguchin, Japan, just north of Tokyo. They started their business in 1959 as a company producing heavy machinery, but some 20 years ago they began developing household kitchen knives.

They specialize in Ceramic, Titanium and Diamond-Titanium knives. Their knives start out as powder before being formed ar incredibly high temperatures and under tremendous pressure. Thanks to their unique manufacturing process, they only need to polish the cutting edge of their knives. That enables them to minimize their production costs while providing their customers with superior quality knives.