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UK hotels show mixed results in Q2 with subdued trading forecast
Hotel occupancy in London showed its sixth consecutive quarter of year-on-year decline with Brexit poised to subdue the sector further, according to the latest Hotel Bulletin: Q2 2016, published this...
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Rooms Department Profit on the Slide at North East Hotels
Year-on-year profit per room in the Rooms department at North East hotels fell by 7.2% in June as a result of a drop in Rooms revenue and rising departmental costs, according to the latest data from...
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Europe’s finest ‘medieval’ vintage car rally
Malta’s Grande Dame hotel, Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa, will once again sponsor the island’s iconic Malta Classic, one of Europe’s finest vintage car rallies. This year’s Malta Classic, 6-9...
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Experienced Neil takes over the reins at The Swan at Hay Hotel
A new general manager has been appointed to oversee the £2 million refurbishment of a prominent hotel in the popular Mid Wales book town of Hay-on-Wye. Neil McNamara joins The Swan at Hay Hotel after...
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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Announces Key North Appointment
Leading international hotel operator Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of a key member of staff to oversee its portfolio in the North of Scotland. Simon Farr has been appointed...
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Pulse Hotels & Resorts Appoint New General Manager and Resort Manager
Grant Jefferies and Jeremy Nordkamp Grant Jefferies – General Manager of Kandima Maldives Grant is an Australian born, seasoned international hotelier whose passion for the industry developed from an...
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A Scottish Castle rescued from ruin achieves five-star seal of approval
A newly opened five-star luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow is celebrating after achieving a five-star accommodation rating from the AA. Crossbasket Castle, operated by luxury hotel management...
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Macdonald Hotel Group Board appointment
Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, one of the UK’s largest independent hotel groups, have added Simon Jackson, Group Sales Director and Chief Executive of Macdonald Resorts to its Group Board which operates...
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The Vault prepares to open
AN INNOVATIVE £2M scheme to create the UK’s first hotel for young people with autism and learning difficulties has been given the green light by Gateshead Council. The St Camillus Care Group was last...
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Spring occupancy rates at Birmingham’s hotels reach 13-year high
Birmingham’s hotels posted average occupancy rates of 75% between March and May 2016 – the best results for spring since current records began in 2003. The figures are up from 74% in 2015 and 71% in...
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Europe hotel pipeline for July 2016
STR’s July 2016 Pipeline Report shows 148,483 rooms in 966 projects Under Contract in Europe. The total represents a 13.0% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with July 2015. Under Contract data...
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Dutch Hotel labyrinth of 25 Golden Age canal houses opens today
The final touches of Pulitzer Amsterdam’s extensive restoration have been put into place, and the iconic 45-year old hotel celebrates its Grand Opening today with the completion of a quintessentially...
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Possibly the most private island in the world
Hidden away within a collection of islands known as the Noonu Atoll at the most Northern point of the Maldives, you will find Velaa Private Island – possibly the most private island in the world. The...
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Young Travellers’ wish list, zombies & rooms from outer space
New research from Jet2holidays has found that what kids really want on holiday is a space-themed hotel in Spain, complete with roller coasters, a water slide, and unlimited sweets and ice cream. Some...
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Motel One’s half year business report released for Motel One
Europe’s design-led budget hotel brand, Motel One, has released its business report for the second half of 2016. With three new hotel openings, two additional awards and increased revenue it has been...
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Stanley House adds to growing hotel team with Marriott appointment
Emily Critchley, meeting and events coordinator, Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor, has appointed Emily Critchley as meeting and events coordinator. Emily, who is from...
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Ashford Castle Unveils New Hideaway Cottage on Lough Corrib, Ireland
Ashford Castle, the 13th Century castle hotel in County Mayo, Ireland, has unveiled the latest addition to its accommodations, the all new Hideaway Cottage, situated on the edge of Lough Corrib. As...
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Best Western Plus Hotel, Epping Forest to join Starboard Hotels
Hotel owner, developer and operator Starboard Hotels are thrilled to announce that the recently refurbished 99 bedroom, Best Western Plus Hotel, Epping Forest is the latest hotel to join the expanding...
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leaf HOSPITALITY Signs Management Contract for Hampton by Hilton
Independent UK hotel Management Company leaf HOSPITALITY has signed a management agreement with Nightel 2 Ltd for the forthcoming Hampton by Hilton at Humberside Airport. leaf HOSPITALITY works with...
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£4,000 Donation to Scottish Charity Mindroom
Caption: Pictured from left to right is Lisa Ross, Sarah Firth (from Crerar Hotels Trust), Christine Carlin, Mig Coupe and Vicki Hamilton. Crerar Hotels Trust has donated £4,000 to Mindroom, an...
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