Five-star Georgian House, Pimlico, is adding an optional £1 donation to guests’ bills to help raise money for industry charity Hospitality Action. The initiative will operate alongside Georgian House’s ongoing support of the charity’s Golden Friends events and Employee Assistance Programme. Adam Rowledge, general manager, Georgian House says: “As a long-time member of … [Read more...]
New general manager at Hardwick Hall Hotel
A new general manager has been appointed to lead the team at a popular North East hotel. Rob Warren will bring more than 25 years’ experience of the industry to his new role at County Durham’s Hardwick Hall Hotel. The former general manager at Harrogate’s The Yorkshire Hotel joins the venue following a major refurbishment. The four-star hotel, set in County Durham’s … [Read more...]
“Good revenue growth and outperformance”: Travelodge Financial Results
Highlights – Full Year 2017 Total revenue up 6.6% to £637.1m (2016: £597.8m) 2017 RevPAR(1) up 2.9% to £40.49 (2016: £39.37) RevPAR growth 0.7pts ahead of competitive segment (2) Average room rate(1) up 2.8% to £53.19 (2016: £51.75) Occupancy maintained at 76.1% FY 2017 EBITDA up £2.3m to £112.4m (2016: £110.1m) Cash of £95.0m at 31 December 2017 … [Read more...]
New Bridgwater hotel to join growing RBH portfolio
Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that it will manage the upcoming Holiday Inn Express Bridgwater, which is due to open in early 2019. Work is already under way on the brand new, 138-bedroom property, which will sit within the Regional Rural Business Centre, close to the M5 motorway. The hotel will help support accommodation requirements in the region related to the … [Read more...]
Motel One reports positive figures for 2017
12% revenue increase, industry employer award, One Foundation formed and a rapidly expanding hotel portfolio: Motel One’s international growth continues Budget design hotel brand Motel One’s 2017 figures demonstrate the continued success the company is experiencing in the European hospitality market. Motel One’s combination of affordable prices, prime city centre locations, … [Read more...]