Cedar Court Hotels announces Sales and Marketing Director
Cedar Court Hotels, Yorkshire’s leading independent hotel group, has appointed Tracey Ractliffe as the company’s Sales and Marketing Director. Tracey will be responsible for leading Cedar Court’s...
View ArticleThe Power of Reviews
TripAdvisor has created a short animated video revealing how travellers use the site to make plans, compare options and book travel. The video showcases key findings from a recent Phocuswright study,...
View ArticleHotStats: Rate Growth signals trading success for East Midlands
Hoteliers in the East Midlands successfully recorded growth across all key market segments this month to fuel a 6.8% year-on-year increase in RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), according to the...
View ArticleIHG in M&A speculation with Starwoods and Hyatt
CityA.M. reports that Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) shares have risen as a result of reports of a possible merger of or with Sheraton’s owner Starwood Hotels and Resorts. IHG became part of...
View ArticleThurso’s Royal Hotel offers opportunity for experienced operators
A major hotel in mainland Britain’s northernmost town has been put up for sale. The Royal Hotel has a commanding position on the main street in Thurso, where it occupies almost an entire block. Thurso...
View ArticleDoubleTree by Hilton opens at Ricoh Arena
Doubletree by Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena – Coventry. Located in the Ricoh Arena, home of Aviva Premiership Rugby club Wasps, and where professional...
View ArticleMajor investment and welcome return of chef at Gisborough Hall
Gisborough Hall has recently unveiled its new rooms and suites following a period of ongoing investment, totalling almost half a million pounds, which will continue for the rest of the year. The 19th...
View ArticlePlanning won for Leeds Arena Quarter Hotel and Marco Pierre White Restaurant
Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) has received planning permission from Leeds City Council for the development of a 134-room Ibis Styles Hotel and 4,000 sq ft Marco Pierre White restaurant at the heart...
View ArticleMarriott reports 3Q Results up with strong pipeline
Marriott International, Inc. has reported third quarter 2015 results with third quarter 2015 net income totalling $210 million, a 9 percent increase over 2014 third quarter net income. Diluted...
View ArticleGroup of award-winning Bude hotels for sale
A hotel collection offering boutique hotel service with a surf chic twist is being marketed by Colliers International. The three hotels – Hebasca, An Mor and Tommy Jacks are located in Bude on North...
View ArticleThe Lowry Hotel completes £4m refurbishment
The landmark five-star Lowry Hotel has completed a £4m refurbishment which General Manager Adrian Ellis has hailed as the culmination of a remarkable transformational year. A comprehensive makeover of...
View ArticleHilton Worldwide reports 3Q results exceeding high end guidance
Hilton Worldwide has reported its third quarter 2015 results with Christopher J. Nassetta, President & Chief Executive Officer of Hilton Worldwide, saying: “We had yet another strong quarter with...
View ArticleHarbour Hotels adds 3, confirms ambitious expansion plans
Harbour Hotels has announced three new acquisitions, with properties now confirmed in Brighton, Bristol and South Sands (Salcombe). The Group’s ambitious expansion plans will now introduce the brand...
View ArticleJurys Inn Hotel Group adds 8 to its UK portfolio
Jurys Inn Hotel Group, a member of Amaris Hospitality, has announced it will add eight new hotels to its UK portfolio, totalling 36 hotels across the business. Commencing November 2015, the eight...
View ArticlePremier Inn tops Which? Hotel Chain Report for 2015
It has been announced that Premier Inn has been named the UK’s number one – according to the results of the annual Which? Hotel Report. Premier Inn, with over 700 sites and 60,000 rooms across the UK,...
View ArticleLondon remains top hotel investment pick in Europe
For the second year in succession, London has been voted the most attractive hotel investment destination in Europe, according to a survey of senior hospitality industry figures by Deloitte, the...
View Article£100m Newgate scheme in Newcastle gets planning consent
Newcastle City Council has approved McAleer & Rushe’s £100m plans for a mixed-use scheme in the Newgate Street area of the city which will create almost 400 construction jobs. The proposals...
View ArticleIoH London Aspiring Managers Awards 2015
Future stars of the hospitality industry celebrated their achievements during the Institute of Hospitality London Aspiring Manager Awards. The 12 shortlisted winners are pictured with guest speak and...
View ArticleLancaster London cleans up with its Academy at Springboard Awards 2015
Lancaster London has been awarded Best Housekeeping Development Strategy at the Springboard Awards 2015, held on 2 November 2015, and scooping first prize for its innovative campaign, having been...
View ArticlePercy Arms to become French Style Chateau…
A HISTORIC Northumberland hotel is being transformed into a fantastical, French-inspired chateau, complete with a stunning Mediterranean garden, as part of a plan to transform it into one of the...
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