Despite widespread economic uncertainty, the number of international tourists worldwide grew by 4% between January and August 2012 compared to the same eight months of 2011 (28 million more), according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With a record 705 million tourists up to August 2012, UNWTO remains confident that one billion international tourists will have … [Read more...]
IHG: solid third quarter
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has reported solid results for the last three months despite the continuing, challenging global economic environment. Richard Solomons, Chief Executive said: “We have delivered a solid set of results in the quarter with RevPAR growth across all regions and outperformance in key markets such as the US and Greater China. Our preferred … [Read more...]
Kew Green Hotels adds 3
Kew Green Hotels has taken over the management of 3 hotels taking their expanding portfolio to 26 hotels across the UK. The three hotels, previously branded as Hampton by Hilton are located in Braintree, Birmingham and Shrewsbury and following a refurbishment programme they have been rebranded as Holiday Inn Express hotels. Kew Green Hotels now operate at 26 hotels across … [Read more...]
‘Real reviews from real guests’ from IHG worldwide
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced the global launch of Guest Reviews and Ratings for each of its seven existing hotel brand websites, giving online customers the convenience and reassurance of reading authentic customer feedback while booking their stays. Reviewers verified against actual bookings By verifying all reviewers against a database of actual … [Read more...]
Costs: purchasing market forecast
The impact of changing costs on hospitality businesses of all kinds is critical: profit margins can be eroded or disappear very quickly through inattention. H & C News is therefore very pleased to introduce the first in a quarterly series where we work with Lynx Purchasing and their Purchasing Market Forecast to identify and present for readers a summary of the … [Read more...]