Redefine|BDL Hotels, the UK’s leading independent hotel management company, has revealed plans for a major investment in its digital marketing strategy during 2016. The company – which has offices in Glasgow and Brentford – plans to introduce or develop a range of digital platforms over the course of this year in order to meet the changing needs of hotels and guests in an … [Read more...]
Local hotel looks to build on its successes after refurbishment completion
Wolverhampton's premier independent hotel, The Mount is celebrating after completing an extensive £1.5 million refurbishment of its bedrooms and creation of nine ultra stylish new suites. Acquired by Aspen Leisure in 2012, the Mount has been slowly transformed over the last four years, with the Victorian Manor House sympathetically restored and brought back to its former … [Read more...]
Average RevPAR decline for the first time since 2011: Q1 2016 Hotel Bulletin
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 12 cities reviewed recorded average 3% decline compared with Q1 2015 Cardiff top performer with 8% RevPAR growth Aberdeen continues to struggle with a 37% RevPAR decline Transaction levels fall amid market uncertainty Demand For the first time in four years, the average RevPAR for the 12 cities reviewed in the Hotel Bulletin … [Read more...]
Accor Expands Mercure Portfolio in South West
AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, today announces a new hotel signing in Bridgwater Somerset, increasing its footprint in the South West of England. The Mercure Bridgwater will provide over 100 rooms, and will open in the Autumn 2017. Mercure Bridgwater has signed under a franchise by DC Hotels (Bridgwater) Ltd which has been heavily involved in the … [Read more...]
London hotels join Considerate Hoteliers to drive forward sustainability solutions
The InterContinental London - O2, together with The Royal Garden Hotel and The Capital Group which owns the Capital and Levin hotels, have become the latest members of Considerate Hoteliers. Considerate Hoteliers is now helping more than 150 UK and international hotels overcome sustainability and CSR challenges by providing advice and support on a range of topics from waste … [Read more...]