According to new research from online hotel reservation service hotel.info – the result of analysing the hotel ratings of over two million guests worldwide to provide a league table of the cleanest and dirtiest hotel destinations - if it’s a dirty weekend you’re after, then look no further than the Las Vegas of the north and the bright lights of Blackpool. Brits don’t … [Read more...]
Radisson ‘Blu’ promotional contest
Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale brand, is aiming to “Turn Your World Blu” this summer with a campaign that features an online contest with a chance to win a trip around the globe with stays at the Radisson Blu hotels of your choice, as well as highlighting a variety of original summer offers at Radisson Blu hotels at home and abroad. “Wherever you most want to visit in the … [Read more...]
Hands invests further £22.5 million in Hand Picked Hotels
The Daily Telegraph reports that Guy Hands has injected £22.5m into Hand Picked Hotels, his wife’s boutique hotel chain, as the couple work to reduce the company’s borrowings. Hands bought new shares during its last financial year to November 2012. The funds raised by the share purchase were used against bank debt, and are understood to be part of the process of deleveraging … [Read more...]
Accor unveils global repositioning strategy for Pullman Hotels & Resorts
At an impressive presentation this week, senior management from Accor, the leading international hotel operator and market leader in Europe, unveiled Pullman’s new positioning to match new business traveller behaviour. Accelerated expansion of its network; active commitment to design and contemporary art; and enhanced visual identity are all part of a global move aimed at … [Read more...]
Global Hotel Guest Survey reveals significant changes in UK market
The 2013 Global Hotel Guest Survey conducted by specialist hotel research consultancy, BDRC Continental, reveals significant changes to the structure of the market, hotel guest behaviour and the hierarchy of hotel brands operating in Britain. Commenting on the British Hotel Guest Survey results, Matt Costin, Director at BDRC Continental, says: “This year’s report … [Read more...]
Refurbishment breathes new life into iconic Chateau Impney Hotel
Droitwich-based Chateau Impney Hotel & Exhibition Centre has concluded the first phase of a major refurbishment programme which is intended to position it as one of the UK’s leading hotel and exhibition venues. The revamp comes after the iconic Grade II listed Chateau was bought out of administration in July last year by Birmingham-based Greyfort Properties, saving 44 jobs. … [Read more...]
300-room hotel for Flaxby Country Resort
Skelwith Leisure has announced that work will begin on the £100 million Flaxby Country Resort, located between York and Harrogate in North Yorkshire, on 28 May following the signing of the planning and legal agreements with Harrogate Borough Council and North Yorkshire County Council. York based Skelwith Leisure is developing the 300-room hotel and leisure development on the … [Read more...]