Hotels across the country posted a solid set of results in October, according to preliminary hotel figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services. Room rates and occupancy up Rooms yield in London grew by 3.8% to £128.24, compared with £123.59 in October 2011. This was driven by a 2.3% rise in room rate to £146.07 coupled with a 1.4% increase in occupancy to … [Read more...]
New MD for The Belfry
The Belfry has appointed highly-experienced Lynn Hood as managing director to oversee a major £30 million refurbishment at the iconic venue. The Belfry was bought in August by American investment firm KSL Capital Partners who appointed The De Vere Group to manage the property, and work will begin early next year. Lynn said this was the perfect time to join a resort which … [Read more...]
Starboard Hotels acquires Liverpool site for ‘luxury’ hostel
On behalf of Quintain, Davis Coffer Lyons and joint agent Ockleston Bailey have completed the sale of the former Kansas Buildings, 50/54 Stanley Street in Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter, to Starboard Hotels. 240-bed ‘Smart City’ hostel Starboard Hotels will trade the seven-storey, 21,550 sq ft property, which was in former use as retail premises, as a 240-bed hostel, which … [Read more...]
Aurora Hotel Collection plans £40 million Glenbervie investment
Aurora Hotel Collection has confirmed the group’s intention to press ahead with multi-million pound investment plans at Glenbervie House, near Larbert. The Group had scaled down its original plans for the Glenbervie estate due to the current economic climate but, signalling its commitment to the area, has now submitted revised proposals. The new plans would see the … [Read more...]
eCommerce in Independent Hotels: missed opportunities
MICROS, the provider of technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has published its 2012 eCommerce in Independent Hotels Report. The report, which was produced by the MICROS eCommerce Services unit in the UK, provides a snapshot view of how independent hotels are using web and mobile technologies to engage with guests. Sales not being maximised … [Read more...]