Image Credit ABC News In an era of extreme weather and unpredictable situations, the old playbook no longer works. Could your hotel staff handle a crisis like this? At the start of July, Central Texas was ravaged by deadly flash floods after the Guadalupe River swelled under the pressure of torrential rains and violent storms. […]
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has partnered with The Wolseley Hospitality Group, allowing members of the GHA Discovery programme to earn and redeem rewards at its nine London restaurants. The group’s portfolio includes The Wolseley on Piccadilly, The Wolseley City, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel, Colbert, Fischer’s, Soutine, Bellanger and Manzi’s. International expansion is also planned. GHA […]
1912 Hotels St Pauls Ltd, the newly established UK subsidiary of Hamburg-based 1912 Hotels GmbH, has completed its first British acquisition with the purchase of the Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel and Spa for an undisclosed sum. The four-star, 169-room hotel is located in Sheffield city centre, overlooking the Peace Gardens and Winter Garden. It […]
St Pancras London, part of Autograph Collection Hotels, has completed an extensive refurbishment of its 245 rooms and suites. The works include an overhaul of Barlow House, which spans seven floors of the hotel and contains 207 guestrooms. The redesign was led by German designer Nora Witzigmann, who drew inspiration from the history of the […]
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa in Newbury, Berkshire, has rebranded to become Donnington and Co whilst unveiling a full-site redevelopment. Privately owned by Sir Peter Michael and family, the site is known for its spa, 18-hole golf course and team who “offer genuine hospitality”. It has now unveiled a “significant” investment and redevelopment, as its […]
Travelodge has seen its revenues dip by 3.2% to £471.3m for the six months to 30 June, as it experienced softer demand in Greater London and ongoing industry-wide cost pressures. The news comes as the budget hotel group presses ahead with its largest development programme in more than a decade. During the first half, group […]
British Tourists and the Global Tipping Dilemma – Image Credit Unsplash Many UK travelers struggle with tipping etiquette abroad, according to ABTA research. As international travel becomes more accessible, British tourists are increasingly facing challenges with tipping customs in foreign countries. A recent study by ABTA – The Travel Association, highlights the anxiety many feel […]
How Revenue Managers Win With Lighthouse Market Insight – By Daniel Foreman – Image Credit Lighthouse Hotel markets have never been more dynamic than they are currently. With technological advancements like dynamic pricing, rates change hourly. Mega-events like Formula 1, Taylor Swift concerts and even solar eclipses create unbelievable temporary demand surges. Add to this […]
Cost Increases Impact UK Hospitality Sector Capacity, Survey Shows – Image Credit Pexels A survey conducted by the British Institute of Innkeeping, the British Beer & Pub Association, UKHospitality, and Hospitality Ulster indicates that 69% of hospitality businesses are operating at or below 85% capacity. The survey attributes this to increased costs, including tax rises, […]
Hyatt Regency Greenwich – Image Credit Hyatt Trinity Investments has sold a majority stake in the Hyatt Regency Greenwich to Certares Real Estate Management, following a $35 million renovation. Trinity Investments has completed the sale of a majority interest in the Hyatt Regency Greenwich to Certares Real Estate Management. The transaction follows a $35 million […]
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