Covering over 2,000 square feet in one venue, we are pleased to announce the one-off Castilla y Leon Trade Furniture Show will be held at the impressive London retail location on Euston Road throughout March 2011. Seven exclusive manufacturers from Spain's largest region have come together to showcase their creative collections. With many ranges never seen before in … [Read more...]
Berners Hotel and Shepherd Construction in £5m contract row
Shepherd Construction is suing JJW Hotels for £5m after a disastrous contract to refurbish the historic Berners Hotel in west London. Shepherd walked away from its £31m contract at the Fitzrovia hotel early last year following a series of payment disagreements. Berners Hotel was placed into administration in August 2010 leaving Shepherd out of pocket for demolition and … [Read more...]
Wyndham’s flagship operation in the North of England
Acting on behalf of Quay Hotels Ltd, Christie + Co has secured Wyndham Hotels to operate the 202-bedroom Newcastle-Gateshead Ramada Encore Hotel. Construction has now commenced on the estimated £17m project, with completion due in March 2012 for what will be Wyndham’s flagship operation in the North of England. The hotel will occupy a strategic position within the … [Read more...]
Plans unveiled to convert former bank into new £20m hotel in Glasgow
Shepherd Developments has unveiled plans to convert a former bank into a new hotel in Glasgow. The proposals for the former RBS building in the prime city centre site will see a 120-room ‘aparthotel’ built with shopping at street level. Aparthotels offer fully-fitted flats to give operators more flexibility around how they generate revenue. Shepherd will apply for … [Read more...]
Four Seasons returns to Mayfair
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane Returns to Mayfair It was 41 years ago that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened the Inn on the Park in London, its first European property and one that would help define the brand as it expanded around the world. Today, as the company celebrates its 50th birthday year, Four Seasons returns to Mayfair - and sets a course for the … [Read more...]