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Union Hanover unveils Urban Villa Management Team
Pictured left to right: Kate Ciblik, Martin Newbould, Joanna Stevens Union Hanover’s hotel operations arm NOHO has announced it has appointed a new management team for its Urban Villa concept which...
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Robert Cook Joins Board of Macdonald Hotels Group
Macdonald Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has appointed industry heavyweight Robert Cook as commercial director. Robert Cook led the impressive growth of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin...
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London welcomed 17.4 million international visitors in 2014
London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and world class sporting events proving irresistible draws for millions, according to new...
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Rudby Hall expands to meet demand
A country house in North Yorkshire, which underwent a major three-year renovation, has expanded just six months after launching thanks to increasing demand. Rudby Hall, near Stokesley, officially...
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Bramble Hill Hotel, New Forest on the market
Bramble Hill Hotel, New Forest, Hampshire is on the market with leisure property specialists Fleurets. The property is situated in circa 12 acres of stunning countryside in the north of the New Forest...
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Red Carnation Hotels top TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Accolades
Twelve of the worldwide properties of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection have been inducted in to TripAdvisor’s inaugural Hall of Fame, a higher proportion than any other UK hotel group. In its first...
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Malmaison Hotel du Vin to open in heart of Stratford-upon-Avon
Malmaison Hotel du Vin, the leading UK boutique hotel brands, have signed a development agreement to transform two Georgian townhouses into a luxurious new 48 bedroom Hotel du Vin in the heart of...
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Local Secrets revealed as Brits fail to recognise national treasures
With a new survey released today showing that millions of us are unaware of and unable to recognise many of the incredible places of interest on our doorsteps, Mercure Hotels has worked with Blue Badge...
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Sale of Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club tees off
International real estate advisor Savills, on behalf of Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club Limited, has brought to market Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club in Woodbury, Exeter for a guide price of...
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Champagne volume and value remains buoyant
2014 was another fantastic year for both Champagne and Sparkling Wines with increases in both volume and value in the combined on and off trade channels. According to the fourth Lanson International...
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Whitbread appoints Alison Brittain as Chief Executive
Whitbread PLC has announced that Alison Brittain has been appointed as its next Chief Executive to succeed Andy Harrison, who has decided to retire from full time executive life at the end of February...
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Starboard buys five ibis hotels from Accor
Hotel developer and operator Starboard Hotels has purchased five ibis UK hotels from HotelInvest parent company Accor, as part of a 32 million Euro portfolio sale of seven properties. The five hotels,...
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Arora Hotel Heathrow acquired
Singapore-based real estate investment firm M&L Hospitality has acquired the former Arora Hotel Heathrow in a deal brokered by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The high-profile hotel has...
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London hotels still lag behind the UK Provinces
In April, London hotels posted mixed results with a slight increase in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) mainly driven by non-rooms revenues. On the other hand, the UK Provinces once...
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New Life for Percy Arms, Northumberland
The landmark 27-bedroom Percy Arms Hotel at Otterburn, Northumberland is to get a new lease of life, after been bought by a leading North East leisure operator. It has been taken over by Duncan Fisher...
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2015 CIS Excellence Awards winners
The CIS Excellence Awards were presented at the Hilton Glasgow on Thursday 21st May. The CIS Excellence Special Achievement Award, sponsored by Fresh Food Company Awarded to: Patrick Elsmie, The...
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New GM leads recruitment drive at regenerated city hotel
A recruitment drive to fill 14 positions at the new Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough – Centre Square, located within the former Cook and Endeavour House, is now under way. Newly appointed General...
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UK hotels and b&b’s need to get online
The latest Travel & Tourism Survey conducted by MHA, the UK-wide association of chartered accountants and business advisors, indicates that 26% of operators in the hotel and bed and breakfast...
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Corinthia Hotel London collects accolades
The five-star Corinthia Hotel in London is continuing to gather prestigious awards and establish itself among the city’s finest hotels. Best Luxury Hotel in London The London flagship of Corinthia...
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Corinthia Hotels launches ‘Food for Thought’ menu for MICE market
Corinthia Hotels, the renowned collection of luxury hotels, has launched a range of new healthy eating options for MICE planners and their business travellers, aimed at keeping them physically healthy...
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