Yachting crews competing in this year’s Ramsgate Week sailing regatta enjoyed the support of the Holiday Inn Express hotel last week, as the intrepid sailors competed for a brand new trophy sponsored by the hotel. Hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht club, Ramsgate Week is affectionately known as the more relaxed version of the world-famous Cowes Week. Dozens of skippers and … [Read more...]
The Kaleidoscope Collection purchases Homewood Park
Ian and Christa Taylor of Bath’s Kaleidoscope Collection, currently made up of No.15 Great Pulteney and The County Hotel, have expanded the hotel group further with the acquisition of Homewood Park Hotel & Spa in Freshford. The picturesque 21-bedroom wisteria-clad hotel on Abbey Lane is in possession of enviable views out over the Limpley Stoke Valley, and offers the … [Read more...]
Exceptional hoteliers recognised at national awards ceremony
Apex Hotels’ employees across the UK have been celebrating after collecting top gongs at a glitzy black tie awards ceremony in Edinburgh. The annual company awards night celebrates the best hotels and employees, and recognises long service across its 10-strong UK portfolio. The Annual Awards Dinner, which took place at Dynamic Earth earlier this month, saw 23 employees … [Read more...]
Expedia Group data reveals UK hoteliers enjoyed business boom in early summer
New data from Expedia Group has revealed hoteliers across the UK have enjoyed a successful early summer period, with a significant increase in hotel demand compared to 2017. The boom follows a positive start to the year thanks to a significant rise in hotel demand by both domestic and international visitors - fuelled by a number of fast-growing markets. The findings drawn … [Read more...]
Reception, Restaurant or Room Service…just WhatsApp, says AccorHotels
AccorHotels UK & Ireland has introduced the facility for guests to communicate with hotel staff using WhatsApp. Instead of being obliged to use the phone in their room to contact reception or other hotel facilities or services, they can now simply send a message via WhatsApp Messenger. The service sees guests given a dedicated mobile phone number with their room key … [Read more...]