Against Breast Cancer has just announced a new partnership with twin restaurants The Tree at Iffley, Oxford and The Tree at Cadmore End, High Wycombe. A series of exciting events are planned for their customers, helping to raise awareness and funds for the charity’s work. Both restaurants specialise in a mixture of traditional English and International Cuisine and have … [Read more...]
Manchester hoteliers raise £15,000 for Hospitality Action
On Monday 21st February the Manchester Hoteliers Association (MHA) presented industry charity Hospitality Action (HA) with a cheque for £15,000. The donation was raised at the MHA annual ball held at the Ramada Piccadilly. Just under 500 guests attended the evening which was sponsored by Heineken and Key 103 amongst others. Greater Manchester hoteliers plus a selection … [Read more...]
UK chain hotels market review January 2011
In January, whilst London hotels showed a Rooms Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) increase of 3.3%, Gross Operating Profit per Available Room (GOPPAR) remained stable according to the January 2011 figures in the latest HotStats survey from TRI Hospitality Consulting. "After the strong bounce-back in 2010, it was almost inevitable that London hotels’ profit performance … [Read more...]
Kilkea Castle resort price drastically reduced by €10m
The receiver BDO has slashed the asking price for Kilkea Castle, Co Kildare, one of Ireland's best known historic hotels, together with its golf resort. When the owner Arnosford Ltd placed it on the market last year the asking price was €16m. Now the receiver Jim Hamilton of BDO is asking for €6m. Sitting on 140 acres the sale includes its 18 hole golf course and clubhouse … [Read more...]
Missenden Abbey again awarded five stars
Missenden Abbey Conference Centre, located in picturesque Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, has once again been awarded the highest possible rating, five stars, for its high standard of food service and hygiene. The award, received from Chiltern District Council, helps the Abbey to continue its unbroken record of achieving the top award, now gained for the fourth consecutive … [Read more...]