New data from Expedia Group shows that hoteliers across the UK enjoyed a successful summer period thanks to a continuing rise in hotel demand from both domestic travellers and a number of major international visitor markets. The findings drawn from Q3 2018 data* (July, August, September) show that UK hotels experienced double-digit growth in demand, compared to the same … [Read more...]
Scotland’s leading hotels establish partnership to nurture hospitality talent
In 2014 four of Scotland’s leading hotels came together to create a viable and lifelong career opportunity for young people in the hospitality sector. Apprenticeship in Hospitality Scotland (AHS) was established to encourage people to join and progress in this rewarding sector rather than using it as a stepping-stone to something else. There are now 14 hotels involved in … [Read more...]
Mercure Leeds Centre Hotel now officially open
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Graham Latty, and Lady Mayoress, Councillor Pat Latty, officially opened the new Mercure Leeds Centre Hotel at a launch party organised by general manager Ruslana Yarmolyuk on 18 September. Elegant cocktails and canapés were served to attendees including Splendid Hospitality’s Chairman Shiraz Boghani, Vice Chairman Nadeem Boghani, CEO … [Read more...]
Council teams-up with hotel for bedding donation
A Cambourne hotel has donated good quality bedding to South Cambridgeshire District Council – which in turn has passed it onto local housing good causes. DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge Belfry recently changed all of its bedding as part of a rebrand, and wanted to ensure previously-used duvets, pillows, mattress protectors and throws were re-used. Staff at the hotel contacted … [Read more...]
First look at new Seel Street Hotel by EPIC in Liverpool
New images have been released showcasing Liverpool’s newest four-star hotel - Seel Street Hotel by EPIC - which is set to open to the public in early December. Work on the new 128-room hotel, developed by Elliot Group as part of its wider transformation of Wolstenholme Square, is nearing completion. Today’s exclusive visuals throw the spotlight on the property’s flagship … [Read more...]