Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2021

1 3 4 “At Richmond International, we have been dedicated to designing five-star luxury for hospitality projects for over 55 years, and we are accustomed to adapting our designs to meet the needs of both the client and their customers. “The sophisticated and elegant interiors we created on P&O Cruises’ newest ship Iona follow the cruise line’s design vision, which was to make Iona ‘the star of the sea’. Richmond International was tasked with creating an environment that brings the outside in, as well as spaces where guests can relax in comfort and where they are delighted every time they visit. It was a pleasure to work with P&O Cruises again on this fantastic new project following the success of our work on Britannia. With Iona we have created an elevated guest experience through meaningful design touches that create a sense of luxury and sophistication.” Terry McGillicuddy, Director at Richmond International “As we become increasingly aware of the need to be more sustainable and to look after our well-being, ship operators are focusing more attention on the construction of materials and their potential effects on the environment and personal health. Sileather is a pioneer in performance upholstery fabrics with the surface made of 100 per cent silicone and is inherently flame retardant, stain resistant, soft to touch, and free from plasticisers, formaldehydes and other potentially harmful chemicals. Sileather has ultra-low volatile organic compounds emissions enabling it to be Indoor Advantage Gold certified, the highest level of indoor air quality performance for furniture. We’re redefining high performance fabrics through the best combination of leather texture and the superior advantages of silicone. Robert Walton, Managing Director at Sileather UK FEATURE