Beverley Molmans has been appointed General Manager at Hogarths Stone Manor, a stunning Tudor style, 56-bedroom hotel nestling in 27 acres of gardens and grounds near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. She recently joined the AA four star hotel after spending five years in a similar position at Macdonald Windsor Hotel, where she played a leading role in its opening back in … [Read more...]
Decrease in London hotel occupancy for December
STR Global’s preliminary December 2015 data for London, England, indicates decreases in several key performance metrics. Based on daily data from December, London reported: an increase in supply (+2.5%) and a decrease in demand (-1.8%); a 4.2% decrease in occupancy to 74.9%; a 0.8% decrease in average daily rate to GBP139.59; and a 5.0% decrease in revenue per … [Read more...]
UK hotel investment reaches nine-year high at £8.1 billion
International real estate advisor Savills has reported that total transaction volumes in the UK hotel market reached £8.1 billion in 2015, the highest level since the £8.3 billion record in 2006. The figure also marks an increase of 31.6% on the £6.1 billion full year total in 2014. Transaction volumes double Transaction volumes in the London hotel market doubled to £3.6 … [Read more...]
Hilton openings in London and Oxford
DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its newest property – DoubleTree by Hilton London – Kensington - joining a further 27 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in the UK, located just a short walk from some of the city's top attractions. Retaining much of its original 1870s architecture, the hotel features 203 rooms - including four suites - all offering a welcoming and comfortable … [Read more...]
Travelodge to invest £140 million in 19 new hotels in 2016
Travelodge is to open 19 new hotels in 2016, with an investment value of £140 million. This expansion is expected to create 450 new jobs and increase the company’s network to 542 hotels. The new hotels continue the company’s drive to build a greater network for corporate customers. New locations include further hotels in London and in key business locations across the UK … [Read more...]