Preliminary figures released today by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services indicate that hotels across the country were unable to capitalise on the Olympics during July as concerns about the potential impact of the Games discouraged visitors. PKF’s figures indicate that London hotels saw room rates rise by 17.3% to £177.68 compared with £151.43 in July 2011, but occupancy fell by … [Read more...]
Olympics increased rates for London hoteliers
London hotels reported increases in average daily rate and revenue per available room during the 2012 Olympic Games, according to STR Global, the leading service provider of market information to the hotel industry. The games started with the opening ceremony on Friday 27 July and ended on Sunday 12 August 2012. Hoteliers across London reported average occupancy of 88.5 … [Read more...]
IOC praises British hospitality; BHA urges action on legacy
IOC President, Jacques Rogge applauded British hospitality in his speech at the closing Olympic Games ceremony, rounding off a fortnight in which the country’s welcome had been a major talking point of athletes and visitors, and prompting Ufi Ibrahim, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) to comment: “Britain’s hospitality industry has done itself … [Read more...]
Newington Hotel, York for sale
The Newington is a well located tourist city hotel with an excellent variety of bedrooms and is very well set up for a combination of coach, private leisure and commercial trade as well as small meetings and functions business. Situated next to the famous racecourse and within walking distance of the city centre, the Newington is an excellent base for a visit. York is of … [Read more...]
Hilton and Hampton by Hilton open in partnership with The FA
Hilton Worldwide is celebrating the opening of its first dual branded property in the UK: the Hilton and Hampton by Hilton at St. George's Park, The Football Association's (FA) new National Football Centre in Burton upon Trent. St George's Park is the FA's multi-million pound development with world-class training and development facilities designed to nurture a new … [Read more...]