Fly with the Lancaster Bees! On 22 June 2012, Lancaster London and Springboard will join 70 thrill-seeking volunteers in a day of charitable abseiling. The once in a lifetime opportunity to abseil down the side of one of London’s tallest hotels (Lancaster London has 18 floors!) with spectacular views over Hyde Park and the London skyline, will be an exhilarating rush for … [Read more...]
First ‘Senses Room’ in London
Hear...See...Smell...Touch...and Taste your event. The ‘events’ business is a major revenue stream for hotels: awards, business conference, business banquet, wedding receptions, organisation lunch or dinner – or simply a party! And very competitive, especially if your hotel is centrally located in a city like London. The magnificent view of Hyde park from the … [Read more...]
EMEA Hotel Investment Market Q1 2012 – Strong activity in London and Paris
In the first quarter of 2012, hotel investment volumes in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) totalled €1.5 billion, a 39 % decline compared to Q1 2011. However, volumes in Q1 2011 were distorted by approximately €1billion from three significant transactions (Marriott Champs Elysées, Ritz Carlton Moscow and a large Accor European portfolio), so stripping these out, volumes … [Read more...]
New Project, £35M Buxton Spa hotel
At least Four contractors are in the running to win the £35 million Buxton Spa hotel scheme. ISG and Vinci Construction are shortlisted alongside GF Tomlinson of Derby and Yorkshire-based Quarmby Construction. The first phase of the work to transform the historic Derbyshire location into a luxury hotel, spa and visitor centre will begin within two months. The scheme … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Chester appoints new General Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Chester has appointed Brian Connor as its new general manager. Hotel management company, Sanguine Hospitality Ltd, recruited Connor to help drive the business forward and help position it as the north west’s leading hotel, leisure and events venue. Connor, 42, has more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and joins from the 83-bedroom … [Read more...]