Zip and Link Beds and Mattresses explained

What is a Zip and Link Bed / Mattress and what are the benefits

We are aware that many of our customers know what a Zip and Link bed is but we are surprised almost daily that many hoteliers and B&B owners have not come across them before so here goes.

A zip and link bed basically allows a hotelier to sell a room as either a single, double or twin room helping to increase occupancy rates and reduce costs. The beds and mattresses link together seamlessly leaving guests with a Super King Size bed or two twin beds depending on who is staying.

As well as reduced cost and increased occupancy rates your guests will benefit from a great night’s sleep with no roll together as each guest is individually supported.

What about the bedding I hear you say? Well here at www.wowcontract.co.uk we have arrange of Zip and Link Duvets so there is no need to store a separate bulky Super King Size duvet, when the beds are linked together you simply zip the two duvets together and hey presto a king size duvet.

With great deals, great products and sales support please feel free to contact www.wowcontract.co.uk for further information.

Surely the bed is important?

A recent survey by Travel leaders found the following:

Hotel Accommodations

When asked “What is most important to your business travel clients when choosing a hotel?”  the top five selections were: 1. Location – near business meeting (82.8%), 2. Rewards program – frequent guest points (54.4%), 3. Free Wi Fi (31.4%), 4. Location – near airport (17.7%), 5. Free breakfast (13.2%). Survey participants were allowed to select up to three options.

Other Findings

• Combining Business with Leisure – When asked if clients combine business travel with leisure or family trips, 65.7% indicated “Yes.”
• Changes in Company Travel Policy – When Travel Leaders experts were asked if they had “noticed a change in booking practices which require business travel clients to book their flights in advance,” 54% said “No” while 46% said “Yes.”
• Last Minute Flight Changes – When Travel Leaders experts were asked if they had “noticed a trend toward limiting last-minute or unnecessary flight changes,” the survey revealed:
  • No, things come up and changes are necessary (60.8%)
  • Yes, it only occasionally happens any more (33.8%)
  • Yes, it very rarely happens any more (5.4%)
• First/Business Class vs. Coach – When asked to provide the percentage of business clients who are purchasing first class tickets, 31.8% of Travel Leaders business travel experts indicated that 11% or more of their bookings are in first or business class. Another 56.4% indicated that 1-10% of their clientele is flying “up front.”

What about the bed?
The most important thing is that guests have a good nights sleep in the hotel room. Hotels must invest in the best contract beds and mattresses and www.wowcontract.co.uk is a great place to source these.

Time to change those beds as UK suffer bed bug invasion?

BEDBUGS – the scourge of previous generations– are back in Britain, experts warned yesterday.

Pest control giant Rentokil reported that the first six months of this year saw a 24 per cent increase in bedbug clearance compared with the same period last year

Global research by America’s National Pest Management Association revealed that the bugs are back “in a very big way”.

The blood-sucking insects are being spread partly by people travelling abroad, picking them up in hotels or houses, and then unwittingly bringing them home in their suitcases and clothes.

NPMA vice president Missy Henriksen said the results of the recent study suggested “that we are on the threshold of a bedbug pandemic, not just in the United States, but around the world.”

Bedbugs, she said, were elusive, nocturnal creatures which did not discriminate between rich and poor – “and they come out at night for a meal of blood.” She added: “Public awareness, education and vigilance are key in detecting and preventing bedbug infestations.”

The NPMA survey found that 95 per cent of US respondents reported encounters with bedbug infestation in the past year compared with 25 per cent in 2000. The organisation warned that bedbugs are “the most difficult pest to treat.”

In Britain the chief executive of the National Pest Technicians Association, John Davison, said: “The last two years have seen a significant increase. “Travelling is much easier these days and people tend to bring bedbugs back with them into this country and then they are spread from place to place. The problem is so bad that firms have sprung up in London which specialise in treating the pests which can leave nasty itchy weals on humans.”

One firm, Bed Bugs Treatment, said it had seen the number of cases more than double in the past year.

Spokesman Afzol Khan said the problem was growing due to travel and members of the public not knowing what to do when they find an infestation. That, he said, meant that there was a greater risk of the infestation spreading.”

The bugs are about 1/60th of an inch long – and are very difficult to exterminate. Rentokil said that before feeding, the bugs are a flattened oval shape and light brown, but they become rounder and darker after feeding.

It added that tell-tale signs of bedbug infestation include small blood spots on bed sheets and a distinctive sweet and sickly smell. A spokesman said: “Bedbugs usually enter a property by being carried on clothing or inside luggage or second-hand furniture.”

Zip & Link with varying firmness

We have recently supplied a customer with a Zip and Link Mattress set and thought you might like to know about it.

The reason we thought you might like to know is beacuse we are able to supply two Zip and Link Mattresses with different firmness ratings. Our customer and her husband both wanted a different firmness with one being medium and the other being firm. We have supplied exactly that in a Zip and Link set so that they both get a fantastic nights sleep without having to sleep in separate beds.

If you and your partner have different requrements please go to www.wowlifestyle.co.uk or www.wowcontract.co.uk to see our range of Zip and Link beds and mattresses.

Sleep Well.

Yorkshire hotel sector poised for recovery, says Deloitte

Yorkshire hotels’ first quarter performance matched the rest of the UK’s regions, according to a report by Deloitte. Figures released by the business advisory firm show that hotels in Leeds, York and Sheffield had revenue per available room close to the regional average of £35, down 1 per cent, and occupancy close to the average of 60 per cent. Martin Jenkins, a partner at Deloitte’s Leeds office, said the downturn was largely caused by the snowbound January and he expected the sector to continue its recovery in the second quarter.

No time for sleep

Due to the incredible demand for the new range of beds and mattresses from WOW! Lifestyle we would love to hear from you if you would like to work with us.

We are looking for Part Time Telesales advisors (hours and days to suit you) to work from our offices in Bradford, West Yorkshire. You will help us manage the incoming calls as well as proactivley generate enquiries for both our Contract and Retail divisions.

You will be a self starter with a real ambition to help customers source and purchase the next bed of their dreams. Previous telesales experience would be an advantage.

We promise a good salary as well as high rates of commission and achieveable targets. Please email darren@wowcontract.co.uk with your CV, sorry no agencies.

Agents Wanted

We also would like to appoint a number of agents to work nationally helping us to grow this encredible business, again good remuneration is very achievable.

Please visit our website www.wowcontract.co.uk for contact details or email darren@wowcontract.co.uk

Probably the best bed in the world!

If Carlsberg were to make beds it would probably be the WOW! Trillionaire 3000 from http://www.wowlifestyle.co.uk

The trillionaire has a 3000 spring count and uses some of the most beautiful fabrics available. In terms of comfort it just doesn’t get any better than this. Be warned though when you look at the price, you might be forgiven for thinking it is incorrect. It’s not the price of £881 delivered including VAT for the fantastic King Size divan bed is actually correct.

Dont let the price fool you though, other beds of this quality literally do run into £1000′s, the trillionaire is as we mentioned probably the best bed in the world although the price will have you thinking otherwise.

Go to http://www.wowlifestyle.co.uk and see for yourself, you will be amazed.

WOW!

WOW! We have been busy

We always knew that when we launched our latest range of Contract Beds and Mattresses in February 2010 we were going to be pleased by the response from our customers, goodness me we were not wrong. The new range consisting of 14 brand new WOW! Contract Beds and mattresses really has been a great success.

We are delivering every day from the northern tips of Scotland all the way down to Cornwall and Devon which is proving to be a very popular location for our beds.

Why are they so popular I hear you ask?
We we have recognised that during these difficult times spending £1000′s on new beds and mattresses for your hotels, Guest Houses, B&B’s etc has been fairly low down on the priority list mainly due to the economic climate and I am sure you havent forgotten the three weeks of sever snow in January. SO to help we have launched a range of beds from the extremely cost-effective to the highest luxury ensuring we have a bed or mattress to suit every budget.

What about the quality?
We have taken the decision to supply only the very best quality contract beds and mattresses, as much as we love our beds we don’t ever want any returned due to quality issues. Every single bed and mattress is handmade in Yorkshire  and conforms to BS7177 Crib 5 Flammability Regulations.

Like to see for yourself?
Not a problem, contact us and we can arrange for you to inspect one locally. If we dont have the right model in your locality we are happy to sell one as a sample on the basis that you will order more once you have inspected it. We have a 100% success rate with all our samples with all of them leading onto larger orders.

Check out the website www.wowcontract.co.uk for our full range and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Our service is as good as our product range, we promise.

New Ranges

A substantial expansion of contract beds and contract mattresses puts wowcontract in a strong position for 2010.

The following units are now available from wowcontract.

WOW! Balmoral

Best Seller

Outstanding Value And Quality and this unit is currently being supplied to some of the biggest Hotels in the UK and is a trusted model.The unit provides FIRM Support  is available in a range of options and is reversible. Complies with BS7177 and covered in a traditional 100% cotton fabric.

WOW!Oxford

The WOW!Oxford is ideally suited for hotels, nursing homes and comparable accommodation. With a 13.5g Bonnell spring unit the WOW!Oxford provides Medium support and is a tried and much trusted unit in some of the countries biggest hotels. Available in a range of options and is reversible. Complies with BS7177 and covered in a traditional 100% cotton fabric.

WOW!Ortho Gold

Outstanding value for a superbTufted Ortho unit that  offers FIRM support. This unit is highly regarded as offering superb support and comfort and represents truely outstanding value for money.Used in some of the finest establishments in the UK and available in a range of options and  reversible this unit Complies with BS7177 and is covered in a traditional 100% cotton fabric.

WOW!Tranquility Memory Foam

A luxurious combination of a generous 50 mm layer of Memory Foam and a base support of reflex foam for extra stability makes this unit incredibly comfortable and helps to reduce pressure points on your body allowing your body to adapt to its natural posture. Provides SOFT/MEDIUM support and outstanding value for money. Complies with BS7177

WOW!Savoy 1000 Pocket

The pure Luxury of 1000 individual Pocket Springs ( in a 5ft mattress ) offering superb support and outstanding value for money.The WOW!Savoy is in our opinion unbeatable for price and quality and is reversible. Complies with BS7177 and covered in a traditional 100% cotton fabric and providing comfortable MEDIUM support.This item is not only popular in big hotels but is much loved and used in smaller guest houses,B&Bs and other commercial establishments.  Complies with BS7177

WOW!Clarence 1500 Pocket Springs

1500 individually nestled Pocket Springs to create  and offer a lovely SOFT Support and high level of comfort.Incredible value for a luxury quality product and available in a number of options this quality unit is covered in a traditional 100% cotton fabric and is reversible with woollen Tufting.Luxurious but affordable and gaining in popularity all over the UK. Complies with BS7177

WOW!Mayfair 1500 Pocket Springs

1500 individually nestled Pocket Springs to create  and offer a lovely FIRM Support and high level of comfort.Incredible value for a luxury quality product and available in a number of options this quality unit is covered in a traditional 100% cotton fabric and is reversible with  Tufting.Luxurious but affordable and gaining in popularity all over the UK. Complies with BS7177

WOW!Affinity 2000 Pocket Springs

2000 Pocket Springs and one of our most luxurious beds that we have ever made.The very high count of individually nestled pockets have been specifically created for those establishments requiring superior comfort.The mattress is completed with woollen tufts and provides luxurious MEDIUM support.Covered in a luxurious 100% cotton fabric.The WOW!Affinity is a truely superb product but don’t be put off by thinking this is beyond your budget as we firmly believe we have the best prices in the UK and many top hotels have been amazed at the offers that we have been able to provide. Complies with BS7177

WOW!Elegance Memory 1500 Pocket Springs

A sumptuous  combination of 1500 Pocket Springs and a 60mm layer of Memory Foam . This combination of luxury and incredible value is proving to be very popular with many Hotels,Guest Houses and quality B&B establishments.Again like the other luxury models that WOW!Lifestyle offer the prices will amaze you and your guests will appreciate your investment in top quality units. Complies with BS7177

WOW!Caesar Bonnell Memory

Outstanding combination of Bonnell Springs and 50 mm of Memory Foam providing luxurious quality at highly affordable prices.Recognised and respected as a quality value unit and delivering a comfortable Soft/Medium support for a superb nights sleep.  Used in some of the finest establishments in the UK and available in a range of options  this unit Complies with BS7177 and is covered in a traditional 100% cotton fabric.

WOW!Candy

Possibly the best value contract unit available in the UK.Outstanding value for volume orders only. Complies with BS7177 and offering Medium to Firm support.Despite the amazingly low prices for volume this unit uses a quality Bonnell spring unit and is covered in traditional 100% cotton fabric.PLEASE NOTE this unit is only suitable where a low price quality unit is required in volume.

WOW!Diamond Guest Bed

Three in one unit used in many of the countries biggest hotels.Outstanding value and Medium to Firm support.A standard single bed that houses a 2ft 6 inch x 5ft 9 inch bed which can be pulled out and raised to the same height as the single bed.The guest bed is held up by self opening legs.Outstanding value for money.

WOW!Majestic PVC Unit

Quality PVC Unit available in a number of options and offering quality and value.Used in a number of hostels,care homes etc where a waterproof cover offers a comfortable feel combined with practicality.Encased with reinforced side wire for extra strength.Complies with BS7177.

WOW!Maestro Breathable Unit.

A firm Orthopaedic,breathable PVC  covered mattress,offering a comfortable feel with simple appeal.Encased with reinforced side wire for extra strength.Complies with BS7177.

Contact wowcontract for all of your contract bed and contract mattress needs.

Contract Beds And Mattresses That Comply With BS7177 Source 5

Its the intention of wowcontract to remove some of the mystery involved with the purchase of contract beds and mattresses and to make the process of purchase as simple as possible for our clients.

There can be too much choice which in turn can lead to confusion for the client.The wowcontract range of beds and mattresses that comply with BS7177 Source 5 has been simplified into a simple offering with virtually no duplication making the offer easy to understand for our clients.

wowcontract took the decision not to sell their contract range online but to always have a conversation with clients so that everybody concerned understands exactly what they are getting,when they are getting it and if there are any potential complications that can be resolved before they become an issue.

Its the intention of wowcontract to become the only place to purchase  contract beds and contract mattresses for Hotels,Guest Houses,Bed And Breakfast establishments,Universities,Hostels and the Care Home,Nursing Home,Residential Homes and the N.H.S.

In addition to a very strong branded offer wowcontract have their own range of high quality low cost contract bed and mattress units that are currently being supplied to some of the UKs biggest Hotels.Within the wowcontract range there are 14 individual models that can be supplied in a huge variety of options.This offer has been developed to provide quality but at prices that are lower than our competitors prices – quite simple really.

In addition to what wowcontract considers to be the strongest contract bed and contract mattress offer in the UK wowcontract also offer huge flexibility.wowcontract can deliver single units to any part of the UK and with the wowcontract own brand range this can even take place with 24 hour delivery.

For clients looking for low cost contract beds and low cost contract mattresses we have the WOW!Candy offer which is a high volume line that complies with BS7177 Source 5 but offers simply unbeatable prices.At the other end of the scale is the WOW!Affinity model with 2000 pocket springs and outstanding quality but incredibly low prices for the specification.

Contact wowcontract for all of your contract bed and contract mattress requirements.