Data from Expedia Group shows a surge in visitors to the UK from a number of fast-growing international markets including China, Brazil and India, leading to growth for UK hotel occupancy in the first half of 2019. Analysis of the data shows a number of major cities across the UK seeing double-digit growth across the period. In part, this growth has been driven by … [Read more...]
The Master Innholders launch ‘Challenge Your Perspective’
The Master Innholders has launched a new brand for its annual conference – the Hotel Leadership Conference 2020. Formerly known as the ‘General Managers’ Conference’, the new name marks the start of a new era for the leading industry event for senior hotel managers. Tickets are now on sale for the two-day event, which takes place 13-14 January 2020 at Hilton London Bankside … [Read more...]
A first for Cornwall, 5 AA stars
Cornwall has seen its first hotel awarded 5 stars by The AA, The Nare, a country house hotel by the sea that has enjoyed being the highest rated Cornish hotel for the last 30 years. The Nare is just one of fifty included in the exclusive Pride of Britain Hotels Collection, for many years being the only Cornish hotel represented. It continues to be the only hotel in the South … [Read more...]
$300 million investment fuels OYO Hotels opening 100 US hotels in three months
OYO Hotels & Homes has announced hitting the 100 + hotels milestone in the United States, a major milestone for the young hotel start-up and a signal to how the business is maintaining its fast growth momentum. Since formally announcing its presence in the U.S. market in June, OYO has established itself in more than 60 cities, almost quadrupling its previous portfolio. … [Read more...]
England Rugby and Exclusive Collection collaborate on the ultimate training initiative
Exclusive Collection Managing Director, Danny Pecorelli compared notes with England Head Coach Eddie Jones before he took off with his England rugby team to compete in Japan at the Rugby World Cup 2019 that starts tomorrow. Exclusive Collection’s Surrey based luxury hotel and spa, Pennyhill Park has been the training home of the England Rugby team since 1999. To mark the … [Read more...]