Manorview Statement dated 17th March 2020 - Suspension of Trading We are saddened to issue the following news recieved just now at 19.00. We would like to wish all the team at Manorview our very best wishes and their customers the least possible disruption to their plans. We hope all are well and not impacted directly by COVID-19. Not so very long ago we were reporting on … [Read more...]
COVID-19: Hotels to be turned into hospitals
Best Western Great Britain has read public and government concerns saying it can offer its numerous sites across the UK as temporary hospitals. The hotel chain could provide beds to meet potential demand from the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak. Best Western said it will discuss the potential move this week and take exceptional measures to provide help. Best Western is … [Read more...]
Hotel acquisitions continue amid uncertain times
As hotels around the world stare at the current situation around COVID-19 and diminishing occupancy, buyers are still in the market to acquire properties. Two in recent days have been seen, the fist being a joint venture between Singapore-listed Soilbuild Construction Group and iProsperity, an asset manager which manages funds for Chinese high net worth individuals. The … [Read more...]
Hotel Cluster GM appointed to manage new airport duo
Singapore-based hotel real estate investor M&L has appointed Gordon Fraser as Cluster General Manager at the Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport and Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport. Managed by Tower Hotel Management, part of the Peel Group, the newly built hotels are located within a short walk of Aberdeen Airport terminal and were recently acquired by the new … [Read more...]
Accor signs new hires to grow UK & Ireland portfolio
Following a period of growth in hotel signings and brands entering the UK market, Accor has expanded its development team with the appointment of Freddie Greenall and Georgina Liggins as UK & Ireland Development Managers. Freddie and Georgina will support the continued growth of Accor’s brands across the UK & Ireland with a focus on development outside London. In … [Read more...]