Hotels are focusing more on environmentally friendly products; pictured is Ada’s FairCosmEthics series, which has been awarded the Fair Trade seal. Hotels are focusing more on environmentally friendly products; pictured is Ada’s FairCosmEthics series, which has been awarded the Fair Trade seal.

When was the company established and how many people are employed?

Hassan El Attar: Ada was established in 1979 in Germany. The company has just purchased the British manufacturer of hotel cosmetics Pacific Direct. There are now a total of 600 employees.

Reiner Kaltenbach: Hartmann Tresore Middle East LLC was established inthe UAE in 2012 and there are 110 employees worldwide with headquarters in Paderborn, Germany and branches around Europe and the Middle East.

Jan Hellfritz: Aliseo was established in 1985 and employs 75 people.

Rachael Towl: Sysco Guest Supply was founded in 1979 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sysco Corporation, a publicly traded Fortune 500 company.

What are the latest trends in guest room amenities?

Hassan: The trend for prestigious retail brands is apparent so the property can offer a superior guest experience coupled with high-quality products. Also, concepts with a ‘green’ cosmetics series complement classical brands. The term ‘natural cosmetics’ is not explicitly defined or protected, which is why buyers usually tend to favour certified cosmetics and our firm offers cosmetics that have been certified by recognised ecological institutes.

Reiner: As well as being stylish and innovative, with products such as automated minibars and access-card-operated room safes, most hotels are now also focused on environmentally friendly products that decrease energy usage.

Rachael: Travellers’ interest in environmentally friendly holidays continues to grow and as a result, we have developed the Olive Branch Botanicals and Earth Tempo “Eco-Chic” guest collections. We are also proud to partner with brands such as Tara Smith & Korres to offer the consumer a natural product experience. In addition, we have partnered with Clean the World — a global recycling programme, and have a carbon offset initiative, providing our customers with a positive impact on the environment.

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