One year after announcing its economy-hotel ‘Big-Bang’, Accor has unveiled the full scope of the ibis revolution, which has rolled out simultaneously in 56 countries. This project involved reviewing economy hotel standards, renewing more than 100,000 beds, developing an all-new concept for its public areas, and installing the new ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget banners in … [Read more...]
Guests to be bowled over by new Hilton at Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with RB Hotels Limited to open Hilton at the Ageas Bowl / Southampton - England's latest test match cricket venue and the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club. Hilton at the Ageas Bowl / Southampton is expected to open in early 2014 taking pride of place as part of an ongoing stadium development. The … [Read more...]
De Vere Group puts University Arms, Cambridge on market
Following the successful joint sale of non-core hotels the Royal Bath, Bournemouth and the Daresbury Park Hotel, De Vere Group has instructed specialist property adviser Christie + Co to market for sale the 119-bedroom University Arms, Cambridge on a freehold, unencumbered sale. This iconic hotel, located in the heart of Cambridge and within walking distance of many of the … [Read more...]
£25 million Blackburn scheme to include hotel
Maple Grove Developments, part of Preston-based Eric Wright Group, has lodged a joint planning application with Blackburn Cathedral for a £25 million scheme which will transform Blackburn town centre. A decision on the application for the Blackburn Cathedral Quarter development is anticipated by November 2012. A partnership between Maple Grove Developments, Blackburn … [Read more...]
Government red tape blitz to remove h & S inspections for hospitality
There has been a lot of ‘noise’ in recent days about Government plans to scrap or overhaul over 3,000 regulations as part of its red tape blitz, with hospitality businesses – along with many others - no longer to face burdensome health and safety inspections. Here’s what has actually been said in the Press Release issued on the subject (see link below) which is specific in … [Read more...]