Brave people with a head for heights and the stamina to run up 16 flights of stairs are being invited to Park Regis Birmingham for an exhilarating fundraising challenge in aid of Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice. The deluxe hotel and charity are joining forces for the second annual Fright or Flight challenge on Friday 16th February, which will see individuals tackle a 48-metre … [Read more...]
Green Light for £10m Revamp of Historic Colchester Hotel
Plans submitted for a £10 million refurbishment and expansion of The George Hotel in Colchester have been granted planning permission. In January 2017, Harwich-based developer Flying Trade Group, behind the Surya Hotels brand, announced plans for a £10m refurbishment and expansion of the George Hotel site, including a complete refurbishment of the 47 bedroom existing hotel … [Read more...]
Travelodge £54m search for nine new sites in Surrey
Today, Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, has announced it is looking to grow its portfolio of hotels in Surrey and has identified a further nine sites for future development. The nine sites include: Byfleet/Brooklands/Weybridge area, Epsom, Farnham, Godalming, Guilford, Molesey, Reigate, Sutton and Walton-on-Thames. This expansion plan is good news for the area … [Read more...]
Bristol Hotels have high hopes for 2018
A fifth consecutive year of profit growth for the UK hotel market has left accommodation providers in Bristol cautiously optimistic about enjoying a prosperous 2018. Occupancy rates in the greater Bristol area for 2017 have been 79%, buoyed with people coming to the city to enjoy its many attractions and events, while August saw the best weekend performance from Bristol … [Read more...]
Suite success for Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Luxury Lake District hotel, the Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, has unvieled a collection of new suites following a £250,000 investment. The project, which was completed by the stunning four-star hotel in November, saw four suites and six executive bedrooms undergo a luxury transformation. Each of the rennovated suites enjoys breathkaing views of England’s … [Read more...]