The Fitzwilliam Estate is pleased to announce that the celebrated chef James Martin will be working in collaboration with the Talbot Hotel when it re-opens in the spring following a major £4m programme of restoration and refurbishment. Pleased to be returning to his roots James Martin said, “North Yorkshire is in my blood and I’ve watched the town of Malton successfully … [Read more...]
Millennium Mayfair launch ‘Ask Alfred’ Children’s Concierge
The Millennium Hotel Mayfair hosted the most fabulous party yesterday to launch Alfred Bear ' Ask Alfred' Children's Concierge Service. The Millennium Hotel Mayfair Ballroom was be turned into a fairground, packed with fair games and entertainment, and to get everyone in to the spirit of the occasion, sausages and chips, candy floss and pop corn will be just some of … [Read more...]
Bedford Coucil project for new hotel and restaurants
Denne and Coplan Estates are working with Bedford Borough Council on a £50m project to regenerate the town’s riverside. The site is currently occupied by a car park and Bedford Borough Council offices, now due to be vacated this spring. Denne and Coplan are working alongside architects PRP to develop proposals for Bedford Borough Council’s £50m project. The project plan … [Read more...]
Cliveden House Hotel sold to Ian and Richard Livingstone
Cliveden House Hotel one of the UK’s most famous hotels has been sold to Ian and Richard Livingstone. Acting for the Administrators of von Essen Hotels Christie + Co has sold 20 properties from the group including the Thorn Island Napoleonic Fort in Pembrokeshire. Following a multi-million pound investment programme, Cliveden will consolidate its position as one of the … [Read more...]
Regional UK and London hotels see RevPAR growth
London and regional UK reported positive revenue-per-available-room (RevPAR) growth in 2011, according to data from STR Global. Despite its challenges throughout the year, demand grew in the majority of U.K. destinations. For 2012, STR Global forecasts a slight RevPAR increase for London and Regional UK. “Overall 2011 has been a good year for U.K. hoteliers thanks to … [Read more...]