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Travelodge sells out across Cardiff for Six Nations opener
Friday evening’s eagerly-awaited Six Nations opener between Wales and England at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium is set to be a record breaking night for Travelodge, as rugby fans flock to the Welsh...
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Surya Hotels acquires The George Hotel, Colchester
One of Colchester’s most iconic and long standing hotels is under new ownership: Surya Hotels Ltd have been locked in negotiations since October 2014 to take over The George Hotel in Colchester,...
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New Tune for Canary Wharf
Tune Hotels, pioneers of the hotel industry’s ‘limited service’ model, will open its fifth London hotel and the seventh in the UK next month. The 130 room Tune Hotel Canary Wharf opened its doors to...
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Andrew McKenzie of The Vineyard Group is Imbibe Hotel Personality of the Year
Having worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 40 years, Andrew McKenzie, Managing Director of The Vineyard Group, was delighted to have been chosen as this year’s winner of the Imbibe Hotel...
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Reduce stress with Waggers at Staybridge Suites
Waggers, an adorable miniature chocolate labradoodle, is London’s first hotel dog. He has just been appointed by the 93-suite Staybridge Suites London Vauxhall to be part of the hotel’s ‘welcome home’...
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Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2015’
Considerate Hoteliers has launched the ‘Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2015’, with the winners to be announced at an Awards Gala event at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London on July 3rd 2015....
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Generator’s revolutionary “Haute” Hostel in Paris
Generator, the brand that is transforming the European hostel category with its hip urban design hostels, arrives in Paris in 2015. The property, located in the fashionable 10th Arrondissement, will...
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Antoine Corinthios to advise Rocco Forte Hotels
Antoine Corinthios, the former President of Four Season’s EMEA, with 35 years’ experience at Four Seasons, has been appointed Executive Advisor of Development and Operations for Rocco Forte Hotels....
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The Highlander Hotel comes to market at £1.95m
International real estate advisor Savills, on behalf of a private individual, has brought to market The Highlander Hotel in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire at a guide price of £1.95 million. The...
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Pest control: trade body provides fresh assurance for hospitality
A move to promote professional standards within the pest control industry is positive news for hoteliers and landlords. New rules mean members of leading trade body the British Pest Control Association...
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Stephen Boxall departs The Ritz
It is understood that Stephen Boxall has left The Ritz in London. The reasons for his departure have not been given, with the official statement simply stating: “Stephen Boxall, Managing Director of...
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Email reminders from HMRC
It has been brought to H&C News’ attention that HMRC are increasingly using emails to contact and remind taxpayers of outstanding returns and payments, with resulting improvements in speed and...
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Swisscom Hospitality introduces Fusion Connected TV over Wireless with...
Swisscom Hospitality has announced the delivery of its award-winning Connected TV through wireless broadband technologies. This means that hoteliers can now upgrade to the next generation of guest...
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Sale of Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort
Colliers International report the sale of the Waterford Castle following an international marketing campaign. The 310 acre island with its castle hotel, Des Smyth designed championship golf course and...
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10% boost in Hotels, Restaurants & Bars spending in January
After a strong performance in 2014, UK household expenditure trends continued to improve at the start of 2015. The Visa Europe: UK Expenditure Index data signals that spending rose across annual,...
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Duke of York attends ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony at InterContinental London – The O2
Robert Shepherd – Chief Development Officer, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Europe; The Duke of York; Surinder Arora – Founder & Chief Executive, The Arora Group; Jason Kow – Chief Executive,...
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Accor appoints Chris Roe, VP Sales, Distribution & Loyalty Accor UK & Ireland
Accor has appointed Chris Roe as Vice President Sales, Distribution & Loyalty Accor UK & Ireland with effect from 9 February 2015. Roe has an accomplished career in sales and e-commerce roles...
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The Kings Head appoints Executive Chef Dave Watts
The Kings Head in Cirencester has appointed Dave Watts as the hotel’s new Executive Chef, overseeing the overall culinary direction of the hotel with immediate effect. Working alongside The Vineyard...
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Preferred Hotel Group flourishes in 2014
Preferred Hotel Group, the global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels, generated $882 million in 2014 in reservations revenue on behalf of its member hotels,...
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Millennium & Copthorne positive trading results
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has released full year and fourth quarter results to 31 December 2014, with Mr Kwek Leng Beng, Chairman commenting: “The Group continues to build strong foundations...
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