The 2010 British Travel Awards took place last night, celebrating a line up of winning travel companies as voted for by the British public. Over 220,000 votes were cast this year making the British Travel Awards the largest independent awards scheme in the UK. Premier Inn was amongst the biggest winners of the night as the UK`s largest budget hotel chain swept the board … [Read more...]
Best Western scoop Gold prize
The bubbly is popping at Best Western, this week as they celebrate picking up a prestigious award for the Best Brand Marketing Campaign 2010. Pictured - James Parkinson, Corporate Marketing Manager at Best Western receives award from James Haslam. Held in London, the Meetings Industry Marketing Awards saw the group claim the Gold prize, against stiff competition from … [Read more...]
Irish hotel cautioned by global internet travel service
The Belfast Telegraph reports that an Irish hotel has been cautioned by global internet travel service TripAdvisor for posting fake reviews to boost its ratings. The Clare Inn Hotel & Suites, which is part of the Lynch Hotel Group, has been given a "red badge" warning by TripAdvisor for reviews posted about its service. The website believes individuals associated with … [Read more...]
London hotel industry posts positive results
LONDON—The European hotel industry posted positive results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for September 2010, according to data compiled by STR Global. “September saw the highest monthly occupancy and average room rate so far for this year”, said Elizabeth Randall, managing director at STR Global. “With 74.8 percent … [Read more...]
London hoteliers very much back in business after the summer break
UK CHAIN HOTELS MARKET REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2010HotStats survey from TRI Hospitality Consulting. A return to strong levels of commercial demand fuelled a 19% year-on-year increase in profitability at London hotels in September, according to the latest The increase in Gross Operating Profit per Available Room (GOPPAR) was primarily driven by a 13.6% increase in Total Revenue … [Read more...]