Anyone 30 years of age or younger has grown up with the internet ever present in every aspect of their lives, at home, in school, at university, at work and more recently ever present on their mobile too. Business people on the move need one thing to stay in touch, technology. So why is one hotel getting rave reviews on Tripadvisor just because they are providing state of … [Read more...]
De Vere plans hotel complex at Pacific Quay, Glasgow
De Vere Group is reported to be planning a £20 million investment in a hotel and leisure complex at Pacific Quay on the River Clyde in Glasgow. De Vere Group Village Urban Resorts revealed plans some months back for 15 new UK "village urban resorts" to add to its existing 24, and intends to apply for planning permission for the development at Pacific Quay, which it is … [Read more...]
Hilton Apprenticeship Academy to recruit 100 in next 12 months
Hilton Worldwide has launched the Hilton Apprenticeship Academy, creating more than 100 opportunities for individuals to learn the art of hospitality across a range of disciplines within its UK hotels. The Hilton Apprenticeship Academy will build on the success of the company’s Chef Apprenticeship Academy, which has trained more than 60 apprentices since its inception in … [Read more...]
IoH welcomes Avvio as Business Partner
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has welcomed Avvio, the global online marketing specialist, to its growing roster of Business Partners. Avvio works specifically within the hotel sector and its clients include Hilton, Red Carnation, Golden Tulip, Four Seasons, NH Hotels, The Doyle Collection and Jurys Inn. Since 2002, Avvio has applied a rigorous scientific approach to … [Read more...]
Hotel Prices: London drops, Edinburgh rises
The findings of the monthly trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) show the average price of a hotel in London will drop by 35% following the Olympics, whilst the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August drives hotel prices in Edinburgh up 46% compared to last month. London prices finally drop The average price of a hotel in London will drop by 35% following the Olympics, from an … [Read more...]