London hotels reported a significant uplift in August as a result of the Olympics and Paralympics, whilst regional operators also saw yields rise, according to preliminary figures released by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services. Hotels in the capital recorded a 48.5% increase in rooms yield to £135.35, up from £91.12 in August 2011. This was the result of a 49.8% year-on-year … [Read more...]
HOSPACE 2012 announces top industry executives ‘Leaders Panel’
HOSPA has just announced its prestigious line-up of top hospitality industry executives who have agreed to participate in a special ‘Leaders Panel’ discussion at HOSPACE 2012. Putting the current hottest hospitality issues, trends and developments under the microscope will be: HOSPA President Robert Cook, Chief Executive of De Vere Hotels & Village Urban Resorts; … [Read more...]
600+ British cheeses to discover and enjoy!
British Cheese Week is a nationwide campaign designed to promote all British Cheese, and starts with the announcement of the winners of the British Cheese Awards at the Awards Dinner on Friday 21st September, followed by the opening of the Great British Cheese Festival on Saturday 22nd September. Supported by cheesemakers, retailers, restaurants and the media it also … [Read more...]
£75m Plymouth scheme goes on site in 2013
Devington Homes has been granted planning permission in Plymouth for its spectacular Oceanique mixed-use development of around 500,000 sq ft. The scheme will comprise residential apartments, retail, restaurants, offices and two hotels within three buildings, the North, the South and the Tower. The 31-storey 330 ft tower consists of 109 apartments with a three storey … [Read more...]
Regent Hotels and Resorts signs Strategic Alliance Agreement with Rezidor
Regent Hotels and Resorts (RHR), wholly owned by Formosa International Hotels Corporation (FIHC), has signed a long-term Strategic Alliance Agreement for the Regent brand with Rezidor Hotel Group AB, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide. Effective immediately, RHR and Rezidor will jointly develop and operate new Regent hotels in Europe, the Middle East and … [Read more...]