Family members of a Lake District hotel group are recalling the daring water borne deeds of their great uncle and founding owner.With the opening of Windermere Jetty on 23 March, English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues are celebrating the world water speed records of Norman Buckley MBE.The great uncle of the group’s managing director Simon Berry, Mr Buckley purchased … [Read more...]
Motel One releases 2018 financial results
The budget design hotel group Motel One continues to report positive figures, increasing its footing in the European hospitality market with 71 hotels and 20,160 rooms in operation. With nine new hotels opened in 2018 and a secured growth of 98 hotels, Motel One is looking to expand its portfolio further.Key highlights for 2018:Revenue soars 22%: Sales rose by 22% to … [Read more...]
Radisson Residences, Vadistanbul to open in Istanbul, Turkey
Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Residences, Vadistanbul Istanbul in Turkey. The 169-apartment residence is expected to open in the coming weeks, next to the newly opened Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul.Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing now open
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has introduced its legendary hospitality to China’s capital with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing.The hotel is located on the upper floors of WF CENTRAL, one of the city’s premium lifestyle retail centres. It features 73 rooms and suites which are amongst the largest in city. The rooms are designed with a contemporary … [Read more...]
Hospitality Ulster CEO urges all members to stringently review all risks
Hospitality Ulster CEO urges all members to stringently review all risksHospitality Ulster CEO, Colin Neill has written to all members urging them to revisit their risk assessment procedures following on from the recent Greenvale Hotel tragedy. The tragedy saw three local teenagers lose their lives following a crush at the door of the hotel as people queued to get in at … [Read more...]
£1 billion acquisition of Grange Hotels completed by Queensgate Investments
£1 billion acquisition of Grange Hotels completed by Queensgate InvestmentsThe acquisition of the Grange St Paul's, Grange Tower Bridge, Grange City, and Grange Holborn for circa £1 billion has been completed by Queensgate Investments. The combined assets within the portfolio comprises 1,345 London rooms in prime city and central locations within just under 1 million … [Read more...]
Travelodge announce post Brexit recruitment strategy
Travelodge announce post Brexit recruitment strategyTravelodge has announced it is aiming to attract parents returning to work to meet anticipated post Brexit staffing issues with a new recruitment drive. This strategy will be deployed as more than 100 planned new hotel openings will create circa 3,000 new jobs at Travelodge through the next five years.Already one … [Read more...]
Google’s move to enable direct hotel bookings now fully operational
Google’s move to enable direct hotel bookings now fully operational Google’s strategic development to enable booking hotels direct has been activated, the search giant has now added a destination site for hotels. This will replicate what it has already done through Google Flights offering hotels as a natural extension of the travel process.Google’s VP of … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental, Doha now open
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Qatar with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Doha.Mandarin Oriental, Doha is an intimate and stylish urban property located in the centre of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the new destination for leisure, living and business in the heart of this vibrant city. Designed by David Collins Studio, the … [Read more...]
A global landmark has become the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow
Radisson Hospitality AB, part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow. The rebrand is now complete and the hotel has become the latest addition to the group's exceptional collection of premium lifestyle properties.Michel Stalport, Area Senior Vice President of Eastern Europe, Russia & Turkey at Radisson Hotel … [Read more...]
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces full re-opening of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London will re-open in its entirety on Monday 15 April 2019, having completed the most extensive restoration in its 117-year history. Following the re-opening of the public spaces in December 2018, the hotel now unveils all new guest rooms and suites, including two newly created expansive penthouse suites. Most accommodation offers exceptional views … [Read more...]
First Radisson Hotel in Europe opens its doors in Gdansk, Poland
Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Hotel & Suites, Gdansk in Poland. Highlighted as the first new Radisson in Europe, the hotel brings the group's portfolio to 17 hotels and almost 3,800 rooms in operation or under development in Poland.The new-build … [Read more...]
Is Airbnb’s latest acquisition a signal of sights on hotels and wider hospitality
Is Airbnb’s latest acquisition a signal of sights on hotels and wider hospitality As Airbnb announces plans to spend circa $465 million acquiring HotelTonight, the deal surely signals intent to further expand the company’s customer proposition with hotels.HotelTonight provides a service for people looking for last-minute hotel bookings, the acquisition of … [Read more...]
EPIC Hospitality Group refinances to fuel growth
EPIC Hospitality Group refinances to fuel growthEPIC Hospitality Group has secured a multi-million refinance package structured by Allied Irish Bank to assist its continued growth across Liverpool and support the company’s future expansion strategy. Simon Beer and Jonny Beckwith Established in 2012 by Simon and Fiona Beer, EPIC is Liverpool’s fastest-growing independent … [Read more...]
