Aloft Hotels, designed for the hyper-connected global traveller, is set to debut Aloft TiGi (Text It. Get It.), the world’s first emoji-only room service menu, at Aloft London Excel and Aloft Liverpool. Kicking off in London from 21st December 2015, guests will be able to order a fun selection of items from room service via text from the Aloft TiGi Emoji Room Service Menu – an … [Read more...]
Two new Hotel Contracts confirmed for Focus Hotels
Focus Hotels has announced new long term management contracts with two more hotels: the brand new three-star Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre (pictured above), which is owned by the McGrath Group and was opened under Focus Hotels’ management in October 2015; and the four-star Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa has … [Read more...]
One in three travellers planning to spend more on travel in 2016
TripAdvisor has released the results of the latest TripBarometer study, the world’s largest accommodation and traveller survey, highlighting key travel trends for 2016. Conducted on behalf of TripAdvisor by independent research firm Ipsos, the TripBarometer study is the analysis of more than 44,000 survey responses from travellers and the hotel sector worldwide. The … [Read more...]
Surrey’s Talbot Ripley reunites with Bespoke Hotels
Famed Surrey coaching inn, The Talbot at Ripley, has joined the growing ranks of Bespoke Hotels. Set on Ripley High Street, it’s conveniently placed for access to London, alongside Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Additionally, it’s a property steeped in history, standing as the reported location where Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton’s love affair first blossomed. Having been … [Read more...]
400 Trainees to join The Macdonald Hotels family
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has committed to placing 400 young people into fulfilling, full-time traineeships in 2016. Working in partnership with Total People, Macdonald Hotels is offering quality traineeships through work experience placements in 17 of its 48 hotels throughout the UK. Unemployed 16 to 24 year olds will be able to apply for the 16 week “Future Talent” … [Read more...]