Scotland’s accommodation businesses are celebrating a bumper festive season after over a quarter reported an increase in bookings, VisitScotland reveals. Research commissioned by the national tourism organisation found 26% of businesses have enjoyed a jump in the number of bookings, compared to the Christmas and New Year period last year. On average, visitors to Scotland … [Read more...]
Sale of Nunsmere Hall Hotel and The Stanneylands Hotel
AlixPartners Services UK LLP (AlixPartners), a leading global business-advisory firm has successfully sold Nunsmere Hall Hotel (pictured above) and The Stanneylands Hotel, part of the Prima Hotel Group in separate transactions. Ryan Grant, Lee Causer and Catherine Williamson were appointed Joint Administrators on 7 May 2015, over four hotels owned and managed by Prima … [Read more...]
Planning application lodged for major Edinburgh regeneration
A city centre site, which has lain vacant for a number of years, is set for major regeneration, creating a landmark development and breathing new life into a neglected part of the Grassmarket. A planning application has been lodged for the proposed redevelopment of the buildings on King’s Stables Road. These are being taken forward by a joint venture between Peveril … [Read more...]
Room at the Inn – Premier Inn makes room for Santa
Premier Inn head office has recently received a letter from a concerned child who has been informed that Christmas will not be spent at home this year. However, there's always room at the inn for Santa and this year the UK's most loved hotel chain Premier Inn is ensuring that its youngest guests aren't forgotten by creating a space just for Father Christmas on the roof of … [Read more...]
Distinct Group buys Cromwell Hotel in Stevenage
The Distinct Group pub company has bought the 76-bedroom Cromwell Hotel in Stevenage as the business continues to grow. Distinct Group already has three London pubs: the Prince Albert in Camden; the Adam and Eve in Mill Hill; and the Three Compasses on Hornsey. However, fierce competition for good pub sites in London made a move outside London a logical next step to … [Read more...]