Charity presents its first international Green Key awards to two top London hotels - the Sheraton Skyline and Le Meridien Piccadilly. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is delighted to have presented its first two Green Key awards after taking on the management of this international award for the hospitality sector in England. The charity already manages a number of … [Read more...]
Over sixty-thousand trees planted by AccorHotels’ UK tree planting programme
AccorHotels’ UK operations financed the planting of over 16,000 trees in 2016 under its pioneering Plant for the Planet programme. The programme, which is financed by the money saved when guests choose to reuse towels rather than send them to be washed, made laundry savings of £233,000 in the UK last year, enabling the planting of 16,791 trees. In the UK, the programme … [Read more...]
Blackpool Hotel acquired by the PM Group
The PM Group of Hotels Limited, a consortium with a hotel portfolio spanning the UK, India, the Caribbean and North Africa, has bought the Henson Hotel in Blackpool. With expertise in property management, accommodation services, revenue management and online distribution, the PM Group of Hotels was formed with the mission of delivering high quality accommodation to the … [Read more...]
AccorHotels opens flagship skyscraper hotel in Canary Wharf
AccorHotels today opens its new flagship Novotel in London’s Canary Wharf to guests. The hotel, which represents a £90 million investment from AccorHotels, situated at 40 Marsh Street and at 127 metres high, is one of the tallest buildings in the area, with 360 degree views of London taking in sights including The Shard, the Olympic Park and Greenwich Park. Visitors can … [Read more...]
Manager takes the reins at new Docklands Hotel
A new General Manager is leading the team at the brand new Hampton by Hilton London Docklands. Experienced hotelier Jean-Claude Scharinger will ensure the ongoing success of the hotel, which opened its doors to guests earlier this month. He will oversee the purpose-built hotel, within the capital’s Royal Docks regeneration area, which comprises 209 bedrooms, meeting … [Read more...]