The Lancaster London, one of Europe’s largest banqueting venues, is spending over £10 million on a major refurbishment project to renovate its award-winning banqueting venues and install brand new commercial kitchens. An ambitious 10 week refurbishment project will completely transform the Lancaster London’s Nine Kings Suite and Westbourne Suite, which can host receptions … [Read more...]
Coworth Park’s unique chocolate concept
Head Pastry Chef at Coworth Park, Simon Jenkins, has created a unique chocolate concept for guests dining in John Campbell at Coworth Park, the country house hotel and spa’s fine-dining offering. As one of very few hotels in the country to have its own chocolate room within the kitchen, the pastry team are in the unique position of being able to make and blend their own … [Read more...]
The former Trewythen Hotel in Llanidloes is up for sale
On appointment of the LPA Receivers, the Bristol office of Christie + Co has been instructed to sell the former Trewythen Hotel in Llanidloes. The property comprises an impressive and imposing Grade II Listed three-storey Georgian building, which is available on a closed basis with vacant possession. It is located in the heart of the market town of Llanidloes, situated … [Read more...]
Annual Hotel Profitability survey results from STR Global
STR Global today published its Annual Hotel Profitability survey results, now in its 13th year it contains detailed data on hotel revenues and costs showing the dynamic evolution of the sector by city, country and region. “As a strategic tool, the Annual Profitability Survey helps all stakeholders analyse markets, benchmark, budget, optimise revenues and produce … [Read more...]
EMEA hotel investment forecast to reach €9.5 Billion by end of 2011
Rapid Recovery in Investment Volumes in EMEA Hotel Market Hotel investment volumes in EMEA during the first 6 months of 2011 have reached €3.37 billion, a significant 73% increase on the same period last year (€1.94 billion), according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. Demonstrating the recovery and strength of the EMEA hotel market, compared to volumes recorded for the same … [Read more...]