Trading Statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2015 (Unaudited) Financial Highlights EBITDA(1) exceeds £100m for the first time in Travelodge’s history Total revenue(2) up 13% to £558m (2014: £494m) RevPar(3) up 11.7% to £38.44 (2014: £34.42); outperforming the market Average room rate(3) up 10.2% to £50.19 (2014: £45.53) Occupancy(3) up 1.0 percentage point to … [Read more...]
Best Western GB appoints new Director of Commercial Services
Tim Przybysz has been appointed Director of Commercial Services at Best Western GB, the UK’s largest collection of independent hotels. Tim will head up the Sales and Revenue team at the membership group, ensuring that ambitious targets are set and delivered by his team, continuing to add value for member hotels. Tim has a true passion for travel and business development, and … [Read more...]
JP Kavanagh appointed as General Manager of Belmond Grand Hibernian
Belmond announces the appointment of JP Kavanagh as General Manager of Belmond Grand Hibernian, Dublin, Ireland from Monday 7 March 2016. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Kavanagh began his hospitality career at The Connaught, London and has since built up 23 years’ experience in luxury hotels with the majority of his career spent operating hotels in the UK and Ireland. … [Read more...]
Malmaison Liverpool appoints new General Manager
Malmaison, the iconic boutique hotel brand, announces the appointment of Garry Fortune as the new General Manager of Malmaison Liverpool. Fortune’s new role will see him responsible for managing the day to day operations of the hotel, driving forward the business as well as overseeing the training and development of this team to continue to deliver the exceptional Malmaison … [Read more...]
Jurys Inn Liverpool receives £2 million investment
Jurys Inn Liverpool is undergoing a £2 million refurbishment programme to completely transform the hotel and enhance its facilities for new and existing business and leisure guests. The 310 bedroom hotel, centrally located beside Albert Dock, is undergoing significant refurbishment including: Refurbishment of all 310 bedrooms and introduction of the new bespoke DREAM … [Read more...]