On March 26, 2016, Starwood notified Marriott that it had received an updated unsolicited proposal from a consortium of potential investors, led by Anbang Insurance Group, which its Board is considering. Marriott will monitor this development as it and Starwood continue to work toward the closing of its transaction and the successful integration of the two companies in … [Read more...]
STR: Europe hotel performance for February 2016
The European hotel industry recorded positive results in the three key performance metrics when reported in euro constant currency, according to February 2016 data from STR. Compared with February 2015, Europe reported a 1.5% increase in occupancy to 63.1%, a 3.7% rise in average daily rate to EUR102.98 and a 5.2% lift in revenue per available room to … [Read more...]
Two big wins for the Woburn Hotel kitchen staff
The Woburn Hotel, part of the prestigious Woburn Estate, is celebrating after two members of its kitchen staff were awarded with separate accolades for their impressive cooking skills. Kayleigh Button, pastry chef at The Woburn Hotel since August 2015, was awarded the Gold Medal at Hotelympia for her Novelty Cake in the junior section (under 23 years old). This well … [Read more...]
No reservations for judges as Stanley House Hotel and Spa scoops award hat-trick
Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor has scooped a hat-trick of awards at the Ribble Valley Stars in Tourism Awards. The awards, run by the Ribble Valley Tourism Association (RVTA), saw Stanley House’s reception manager Clare Tauber secure an Individual Excellence in Customer Care award, with sales and marketing manager, Wendy Hope, being awarded Tourism … [Read more...]
Park Regis Birmingham opens Tuesday 29th March
Park Regis Birmingham, the city’s newest four-star hotel and the brand’s first in Europe, is to greet its first guests on Tuesday 29th March. The £50 million development at Five Ways has undergone a vast transformation, with 1960’s office tower ‘Auchinleck House’ having been converted into the sleek and modern upscale hotel. With 253 bedrooms, two junior suites and the … [Read more...]