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Paul Clarke appointed GM of the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth
Paul Clarke has accepted the position of GM of the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth, alongside his selection as newly elected Chair of the Bournemouth Coastal BID. After 5 years as a member of the...
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The cocktail market diversifies as it grows in importance
High-alcohol cocktails are being replaced in drinkers’ affections by more indulgent drinks, elaborate combinations and lighter versions. That is among the topline findings from The Mixed Drinks Report,...
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Stellar year for regional hotels in 2014
Regional hotels experienced a stellar year in 2014, outperforming their London counterparts, according to Hotel Britain 2015 – the latest annual report by business advisory and accountancy firm BDO....
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TripAdvisor launches Apple Watch App
TripAdvisor has announced the launch of the TripAdvisor Apple Watch app, available now on the App Store. The app, with features designed specifically for the new Apple Watch, provides access to...
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Get into the sleep habit at Stanbrook Abbey
On 17 April 2015, Stanbrook Abbey opens the main building for overnight stays with the introduction of 52 luxury bedrooms. The multi-million refurbishment has taken 2 years and has included knocking...
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Hilton Garden Inn for Emirates Old Trafford in 2017
Hilton is preparing to bring its Hilton Garden Inn brand to one of the UK’s top sporting venues, under a franchise agreement with Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC). Construction of Hilton Garden...
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Grandstand-Stoneleigh Events rebrands to National Agricultural and Exhibition...
Grandstand-Stoneleigh Events, one of the UK’s leading exhibition and event hosts, is to rebrand to the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh. The rebranding follows a period of...
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easyHotel appoints Marc Vieilledent as CFO
easyHotel, the owner, developer, operator and franchisor of “super budget” branded hotels, has appointed Marc Vieilledent as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from 5 May 2015. Marc joins the Company...
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Hop Art House apartments from Allstay
The Allstay team have announced the opening of a new addition to their growing portfolio of luxury serviced apartments at Hop Art House on Southwark Street, London. These brand new one and two bedroom...
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Melba: The Savoy’s gourmet take-away on The Strand
Melba at The Savoy opens this week as the ninth food and beverage outlet at The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel. Located directly on the Strand at the corner of Savoy Court, the gourmet counter will be...
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easyHotel acquires Liverpool offices for conversion
easyHotel, the owner, developer, operator and franchisor of “super budget” branded hotels, has acquired a freehold office and restaurant at 47 Castle Street, Liverpool, where it intends to convert the...
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Hotel prices jump as Spring begins
Hotel prices have increased across European cities this month – including the UK – in some cases by as much as 58 per cent – according to the monthly trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) reported by...
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Work underway for luxury Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa
Nicolas James Group has announced that preliminary work is now underway on the development of its new Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa at Ocean Village – Southampton’s first luxury five star...
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The Arch London appoints Luca Chisesi as F&B Manager
Luca Chisesi has been appointed F&B manager of 5* hotel The Arch London in Marylebone. In his new role, Luca will oversee the running of Hunter 486 restaurant, with its newly launched menu concept...
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Accor acquires FASTBOOKING to accelerate digital strategy
Accor has announced the take-over of FASTBOOKING, a digital services provider for the hotel industry. A French company founded in 2000, FASTBOOKING provides daily support to nearly 4,000 hotels...
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Boris supports employment opportunities at InterContinental London – The O2
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has visited the InterContinental London – The O2, ahead of its launch in Autumn/Winter 2015. The Mayor joined Surinder Arora, CEO and Founder of the Arora Group on a...
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Edinburgh’s OId Town set for a new hotel
Developers of a vacant site at King’s Stable Road, the city’s historic Grassmarket, have announced plans for a 125 to 150 room establishment. The hotel forms a significant part of a larger mixed-use...
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Starwood Hotels introduces Tribute Portfolio
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has introduced Tribute Portfolio, the company’s 10th brand and second collection of independent hotels. Promising owners, Starwood Preferred Guest...
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Flat London hotel performance in March
STR Global’s preliminary March 2015 data for London indicates nearly flat hotel performance. Based on daily data from March, London reported: increases in supply (+3.7 percent) and demand (+2.0...
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Aubaine to open in Hyde Park Hilton, Bayswater
Shelley Sandzer, the leading leisure property specialist agency, has secured a new 5000 sq ft site for French Restaurant Aubaine at Hyde Park Hilton. Shelley Sandzer acted on behalf of Hilton Hotels...
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