Energy Observer supported by Accor will reach London for the final stop on the European leg of its world tour this month. After the London stopover, the unique vessel will continue its global mission by embarking on the next leg across North East Asia in 2020. Energy Observer is the first autonomous hydrogen vessel that emits no greenhouse gases or fine particles. This … [Read more...]
Luxury, Tech, and Five Star Solutions
Romance, art and elegance. Three features you encounter as soon as you enter the doors of the five star Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa. Located in the heart of Rome, you’ll find the perfect balance of classic history and contemporary art. You’re quickly transported to the time of kings and queens, but with all of the modern expectations and amenities of today’s … [Read more...]
Manchester overtakes Edinburgh as second most popular UK tourist destination
Data from Expedia Group shows a surge in visitors to the UK from a number of fast-growing international markets including China, Brazil and India, leading to growth for UK hotel occupancy in the first half of 2019.Analysis of the data shows a number of major cities across the UK seeing double-digit growth across the period. In part, this growth has been driven by … [Read more...]
The Master Innholders launch ‘Challenge Your Perspective’
The Master Innholders has launched a new brand for its annual conference – the Hotel Leadership Conference 2020. Formerly known as the ‘General Managers’ Conference’, the new name marks the start of a new era for the leading industry event for senior hotel managers.Tickets are now on sale for the two-day event, which takes place 13-14 January 2020 at Hilton London Bankside … [Read more...]
A first for Cornwall, 5 AA stars
Cornwall has seen its first hotel awarded 5 stars by The AA, The Nare, a country house hotel by the sea that has enjoyed being the highest rated Cornish hotel for the last 30 years.The Nare is just one of fifty included in the exclusive Pride of Britain Hotels Collection, for many years being the only Cornish hotel represented. It continues to be the only hotel in the South … [Read more...]
$300 million investment fuels OYO Hotels opening 100 US hotels in three months
OYO Hotels & Homes has announced hitting the 100 + hotels milestone in the United States, a major milestone for the young hotel start-up and a signal to how the business is maintaining its fast growth momentum.Since formally announcing its presence in the U.S. market in June, OYO has established itself in more than 60 cities, almost quadrupling its previous portfolio. … [Read more...]
England Rugby and Exclusive Collection collaborate on the ultimate training initiative
Exclusive Collection Managing Director, Danny Pecorelli compared notes with England Head Coach Eddie Jones before he took off with his England rugby team to compete in Japan at the Rugby World Cup 2019 that starts tomorrow.Exclusive Collection’s Surrey based luxury hotel and spa, Pennyhill Park has been the training home of the England Rugby team since 1999.To mark the … [Read more...]
Black and White now operating the Westbridge Hotel London
Black and White Hospitality Management have taken over operation of the 80-bedroom Westbridge Hotel in London. It will also provide strategic management advice for the hotel in order to optimise the venue’s profitability.The addition of the four-star, boutique-style hotel is seen as a major coup for the business that was founded by Chairman and CEO Nick Taplin.Led by … [Read more...]
The Biltmore Mayfair opens today as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property
The Biltmore Mayfair opens its doors today as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property. The 307-room hotel combines accommodation, stunning views across the gardens of Grosvenor Square, and innovative culinary concepts by Jason Atherton, in the heart of Mayfair.Atherton’s restaurant features a seasonally driven menu, from locally-sourced fish and meats that are … [Read more...]
Marriott and Expedia announce global wholesale partnership agreement
Marriott and Expedia have announced that as part of a new agreement, Expedia Group will become the exclusive global optimized distributor of Marriott’s wholesale rates, availability, and content to a network of global travel providers, effective October 15, 2019.With the launch of the optimized distributor model, Marriott is introducing changes to how it approaches the … [Read more...]
The Blonde Hedgehog, a new hotel opening in Alderney this autumn
The Blonde Hedgehog is a brand-new boutique hotel located in the quiet cobblestone streets of St Anne, Alderney. Opening this autumn, the hotel is made up of nine rooms and suites set across two buildings, as well as one detached luxury three-bedroom cottage.The Blonde HedgehogBuilt in 1750 as the Rose & Crown pub, the hotel’s main building is home to four rooms, … [Read more...]
People Director appointed at Buzzworks Holdings to ready and nurture growth
Buzzworks Holdings the independent restaurant and bar operators, has today announced they have welcomed a new People Director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development.Lamond has joined the family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses on its continued growth strategy. … [Read more...]
Birthplace of American counterculture sees Moxy NYC East Village open today
Moxy NYC East Village opens today in the heart of the iconic East Village where rock ‘n’ roll, renegade art, LGBTQ+ activism, and generations of immigrants all merged to give birth to American counterculture. Located on East 11th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, directly across from the legendary concert venue Webster Hall, the hotel features 286 design-driven … [Read more...]
Bees pay for their hotel stay at The Grand, York
York’s five-star hotel The Grand, York, has been a hive of activity since taking the decision earlier this year to house thousands of bees on its spacious, flat rooftop. The hives house three colonies which have been tended by beekeeper Paul Appleton, who manages apiaries across the York area.So far, Appleton has harvested around 18 kilos of medium gold-coloured honey, … [Read more...]
