Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property backed investments, has sold its stake in the Staybridge Suites hotel in Liverpool to its partner Cycas Hospitality. Cycas Hospitality will continue to manage the 132-suite extended-stay hotel, which is located on the Kings Waterfront, opposite the ECHO Arena, BT Convention Centre and Albert Docks. … [Read more...]
Redefine|BDL hotels launches innovative new development programme
A revolutionary new development programme aimed at fast-tracking talented employees into senior management positions has been launched by Redefine|BDL Hotels. The Pyramid Programme is aimed at helping promising heads of department across Redefine|BDL Hotels’ 63-strong portfolio to reach deputy general manager level within as little time as 12 to 18 months. The first 18 … [Read more...]
IHL appoints chief investment officer
International Hotel Group Limited (IHL) has appointed Jon Colley as Chief Investment Officer. Colley has a strong financial background spanning 20 years. He brings particular expertise in hospitality, having most recently been Development Director with Hilton Worldwide for over five years, where he was responsible for deal sourcing, contract negotiations and development of … [Read more...]
HotelREZ & Best Loved Hotels enter into partnership
Two of the UK's leading travel organisations working with independent hotels, have today announced a new partnership. The collaboration between hotel representation company HotelREZ and Best Loved Hotels, will focus on helping independent properties grow their share of hotel reservations. With over 20 years experience, Best Loved Hotels is a brand recognised for marketing … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North is Now Open
Having undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth – North is now open. The new hotel is amongst the first Holiday Inn Express hotels in the UK to unveil the ‘Next Generation’ design, to meet the changing needs of today’s ‘Smart Travellers’. Upon opening the hotel has 84 guestrooms, which will increase to 150 by spring 2016 as the next stage … [Read more...]