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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and Orchid Investment Ltd. today announce the opening of the Sheraton Prague Charles Square Hotel, marking the entry of the Sheraton brand into the vital Czech Republic market. The Sheraton Prague Charles Square Hotel is located between the Old Town and Prague’s new part and features 160 rooms and suites. Equally close to Wenceslas Square and the great museums and theatres, it houses modern hospitality within a historical ambience.

 

The hotel opens its doors following 21 months of construction and restoration.The former courtyard of the building has now been converted into an impressive double height lobby with sky lights and a golden ceiling. The “Diamond” lobby bar with its cozy atmosphere creates a warm contrast to the bright lobby space. Guests are invited to relax in the hotel’s interactive lobby space where they will find the Link@Sheratonsm experienced by Microsoft®. This communications hub delivers the technology services guests expect while on the road, allowing them to check their emails, stay connected to work and share experiences with family and friends.

 

The hotel features two daylight meeting rooms and an open rooftop terrace offering a unique perspective of the city and available for private bookings.

 

Guests can enjoy a spa and a new, state-of-the-art Sheraton Fitness center developed in partnership with Core Performance, an organization that trains elite athletes and Olympians (www.SheratonFitness.com). 

 

Artfully appointed guest rooms featuring warm tones and natural colour schemes, reflect the brand’s trademark design. The signature Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM Bed guarantees the level of comfort Sheraton travellers expect.

 

 

 

 

Guests can also enjoy a variety of dining options. Genuine service, fresh local products and a variety of sumptuous French dishes are available at the “Brasserie Délice”. This á la carte restaurant facing the lively Zitna street, is headed by well known Czech Chef de Cuisine, Jan Pipal. The hotel’s icing on the cake is the “Sweet Coffee Cup” café, offering coffee and pastries to be enjoyed on or off premises.

 

“Prague is one of the most exciting cities in the region for Starwood and we are thrilled to be entering the market with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s most global and recognized hotel brands,” said Roeland Vos, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “I would therefore like to thank Orchid Investment for the opportunity they have given us and the trust they have shown towards Sheraton.”

 

“The Czech Republic is one of Europe’s most vibrant economies and we are delighted to bring the iconic Sheraton brand into Prague, further expanding Starwood’s footprint in Eastern Europe,” added Erhard Noreisch, Senior Vice President and Director of Operations, Central & Eastern Europe for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “The warm and welcoming positioning of the brand will provide a memorable experience to the guests of the Sheraton Prague Charles Square Hotel.”

 

Avi Cohen, partner of Orchid Investment Ltd said, “We are proud to be working with Sheraton. Taking into account its global market leadership and history, we believe the choice of a Sheraton Hotel is the right one and we look forward to the start of a long-term business relationship with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Prague”.

 

Christoph J. Knichel has been General Manager of Sheraton Prague Charles Square since September 2008. 41 year-old German-born Knichel, is a graduate of the prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education in Glion-sur-Montreux, Switzerland, and holds a BA in Hospitality & Tourism as well as an MBA from the University of Applied Sciences in Chur, Switzerland. The opening of the hotel has also employed approximately 100 new associates, a positive step towards supporting and connecting with Prague’s local market.

 

About Starwood Hotels & Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 940 properties in approximately 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched AloftSM, and ElementSM.  Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

 

About Orchid Investment Ltd.

Orchid Investment Ltd is part of the Orchid Group which is an investor in real estate projects in the USA and Europe, including hotels, and plans to extend its hotel investments in Europe.

 

 

Very few people think of buying natural gemstones as an alternative to investment. Well one cannot depend solely on it as an investment factor, but spending wisely on gemstones can definitely prove wiseful after some years. The basic reason for this is that- demand is ever increasing and supply limited!

Conversely, investing in gem stones can be a profitable business if not just a hobby. But love for gemstones and appreciating their worth are also equally important. One should, therefore, not only look at the monetary benefits but also should be able to appreciate their beauty. If you have the money and are also a gemstone lover then this article is definitely worth a look.

Most of the gem lovers have, at some point or the other, must have heard of the natural colour changing Alexandrite gemstone. It is one of the rarest natural gemstones found which possesses a beautiful characteristic of colour change, i.e. it shows a different colour in morning light and another colour in evening light or candle light. This phenomenon along with rarity makes it very valuable. If you are interested in investing in alexandrite then it’s better to learn everything about it. A single search online yields enough information for you to know everything about it.

Tips for buying natural alexandrite:

1. Trust only natural! When buying an alexandrite gemstone, one must always make sure that he/she is buying a natural alexandrite and not synthetic alexandrite( more commonly known as lab created, man made, lab origin etc). The gemstone should be certified as ‘natural’. People often end up buying synthetic gemstone paying very high price and later repent on their decision. As technology rapidly develops, more and more synthetic alexandrites are flooding into the market, which are becoming increasingly difficult to identify. In other words, natural alexandrites are getting rarer day by day and hence it’s becoming more valuable.

2. Always insist on authentication. Always buy Alexandrite with a certificate, from a reputed gemological laboratory and not just from the dealer who is selling it, mentioning its authenticity. These days it’s very easy to print out a piece of paper and laminate it, calling it a certificate. Many customers get carried away by this laminated and printed sheet .So one must make sure that the certificate is from a reputed source.

3. Quality comes first! Always go for quality rather than quantity. A good piece, though a small one, is any day better than a big gem with lower clarity and colour.

4. Choose the cutting edge. As far as possible go in for a gemstone that is being cut perfectly. Gems that have flat and shallow cut lighten the colour of the stone, where as very deep cut darken the colour so much that the colour change is not prominent as it should be. Always go for the best cut your money can buy!

5. As far as possible dont go for any enhanced gemstones. Gemstones on which enhancements(treatments) are done tend to loose its market value over a period of time as newer and newer enhancement technology comes up. If you know what enhancement is being done on the stone and are sure of its quality then buy it, otherwise buy un treated alexandrites only.

Finally to conclude, if you are a gem lover or collecting gemstones is your hobby, you’ll just love this amazing colour changing gemstone in your collection. An investment you will never regret!

Rattan is often a plant that is native into the tropical areas within Asia, Africa, in addition to Australasia. Indonesia supplies 70% of rattan on the earth, and the biggest rattan industry in the united kingdom is located within Cirebon, West Espresso. This material offers special characteristics for example durability, light pounds, and flexibility, which explains why it can quickly be transformed directly into practical everyday objects for example walking cane, basket, and furniture. In addition to wood furniture, rattan furniture can add a far more exotic aura into your private home. Similar to timber, rattan can also be coated by using wood stains, varnish, in addition to paints. Therefore, rattan furniture as well as rattan garden furniture comes in many different colours. However, it usually is supplied in its natural colour, and coated by using clear varnish.

Another plus side to it is that no require a large amount of maintenance. You can manage the beauty and the quality of our furniture through following the guidelines below:

1. Routinely clean the surface
Since furniture created from rattan has a good number of crevices, cleaning it really is a tricky activity. Use mild soap diluted in mineral water. Lightly wet any soft cloth with all the solution and wash away dirt as well as stains. Remember not to over-wet the cloth as you simply must clean the floors and walls without actually soaking that rattan. You can also remove dust which has a vacuum cleaner before you start. To clean stubborn dirt in the crevices, you implement a used toothbrush. Usually do not clean the rattan with detergent all too often since it damages the lacquer layer.

2. Place that furniture indoor
Rattan furniture is actually not really ideal for outdoor use, because doing so will lose it has the durability to conditions and sunlight. The simplest way to maintain the durability of one’s rattan furniture is actually by placing it within your house and not under direct sun energy. Also make sure you keep the balance in the humidity of your private home. Low humidity makes the material dry out and brittle, while extreme moisture provides an excellent environment for mould to cultivate.

3. Do total major cleaning
At the least once a 12 months, do a major cleaning of one’s rattan furniture. Remove the accumulated dirt to circumvent damages. Clean the rattan by using more water than you use for daily maintaining and remove the dirt which has a soft brush. After, dry it as quick as you possibly can using hairdryer as well as put it outside but is not under direct sun energy. Re-varnish your home furniture with shellac or lacquer to safeguard it from water and ensure it is look as well as new.