The European hotel industry posted positive results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for May 2011, according to data compiled by STR Global. Year-over-year, May 2011 figures for Europe (U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds): Europe % change Occupancy 71.4% +5.3% ADR (U.S. … [Read more...]
TRI Hospitality Consulting 2011 UK Hotel Market Forecast
• Challenging market conditions in 2011 will continue to affect UK Provincial fullservice hotels leaving sales growth flat and profits down. • London sales and profit growth to be tempered in 2011 on the back of a remarkable recovery in 2010. • But London profit performance to hit pre-recession peak levels of mid-2008. • UK Provincial and London occupancy, average room … [Read more...]
Student competition helps major 203 room hotel refurbishment
The Crowne Plaza London has completed a major refurbishment to its 203-guestrooms, with stylish artwork provided by Central St Martins, following a competition that required students to create a series of pieces, which have been placed in the completed guestrooms. Situated within the world’s leading financial hub, minutes from the Thames and Blackfriars, students were … [Read more...]
Savoy Gala Dinner to celebrate Virginia McKenna’s 80th birthday
An array of celebrities will gather to attend a high-profile black-tie Gala Dinner at The Savoy, London this Friday 17th June 2011 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Virginia McKenna OBE. Bafta award-winning actress and star of the film ‘Born Free’, Virginia will be joined by a host of celebrity friends from stage and screen that will include British actresses Joanna Lumley … [Read more...]
BMW Cruise Bikes Now Available at Fairmont Hotels
Always keen to have a positive impact on the environment, not to mention the health and wellness of guests, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced an extension of its partnership with German automaker BMW Group to provide guests with complimentary hotel bicycles. Just in time for summer, now Fairmont hotels all across the world will offer state-of-the-art stylish BMW … [Read more...]