The Rugby World Cup 2011 is boosting hotel performance in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, according to data from STR Global, the leading provider of information to the global hotel industry. The event began 9 September with matches running through 23 October 2011. Auckland and Wellington, which are two of 11 cities hosting matches throughout the country, have seen … [Read more...]
£30m Leeds hotel and offices plan submitted
The plans for a £30m city centre hotel and offices development being named as the Whitehall Plaza scheme have been submitted to Leeds City Council. Local firm Gregory Projects and Elland-based Marshalls are joint developers aiming to build the 10-storey Whitehall Plaza scheme. Premier Inn has signed up for a 130-bed hotel and the developers are now seeking tenants for … [Read more...]
New plans submitted for 270 bed Manchester hotel
The developer Realty Estate recently submitted plans for a major re development of Gateway House, the former office block alongside Manchester’s Piccadilly Station valued at circa £35m. Local architects Hodder and Partners first drew up redevelopment proposals last year but the scheme was put on hold. Now the plans have been dusted down to take advantage of swelling hotel … [Read more...]
Crowne Plaza Cambridge, offers in excess of £35M
A deadline for first bids on the Crowne Plaza Cambridge has been set by Christie + Co. The company, marketing the hotel on behalf of administrators Grant Thornton for offers in excess of £35 million, is seeking first bids by 12 noon on Friday 14th October 2011. The 198-room Crowne Plaza sits in a location of limited hotel supply and offers high quality private and corporate … [Read more...]
Best UK luxury boutique hotel unveiled in Zagreb
The Cadogan, located in London’s prestigious Knightsbridge district, has won the “Best UK Luxury Boutique Hotel” award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 in Zagreb Croatia. The quintessentially English hotel has 125 years of fascinating history, as it was once the home of Lillie Langtry, the famous actress and close friend of King Edward VII. The Cadogan is … [Read more...]