Branded hotels may represent the fastest growing segment of the UK hotel industry, but independent hotels still hold the key to unlocking the reward of added value marketing. But with larger hotel groups consistently trying to jump on the boutique band wagon, how does the small independent hotelier make their offering stand out? Independent hotels currently make up over … [Read more...]
New boutique hotel group for mid-Anglia
The House Collection has announced that plans are well underway to open its first hotels in the East of England: it plans to bring to market a select portfolio of high quality boutique hotels based on the small luxury house concept. In contrast to generic mainstream hotels, each hotel in the House Collection will play to the strengths and characteristics that make each property … [Read more...]
Andrew Batchelor joins The Landmark London: Lancaster London now recruiting
On 20 November, Andrew Batchelor transfers from Lancaster London to sister hotel The Landmark London to become Hotel Manager. Andrew joined Lancaster London in August 1989 as Food and Beverage Manager, was promoted to Director of Events in November 1994, and in March 2003 was appointed Hotel Manager. His commitment, skills, honesty, integrity and achievements have earned … [Read more...]
Think.Eat.Drink to create a more sustainable hospitality industry
Think.Eat.Drink (T.E.D) is a service that helps hospitality businesses of all sizes create, operate and manage their enterprise with minimal impact on the environment. Last week saw the launch of their Membership Scheme, designed to help organisations implement simple solutions that improve your business' consciousness and develop your environmental and social … [Read more...]
Heron Plaza hotel to be sold?
Heron International has put the Four Seasons hotel development at the heart of its Heron Plaza – located 150m from Liverpool Street Station - up for sale, after receiving a number of enquiries for it. Savills are reported to have been instructed to sell the proposed 43-storey tower for a price in the region of £105m. The tower, which received planning consent in January … [Read more...]