Bespoke Hotels has announced that its new international business arm, Bespoke Hotels International, has agreed its inaugural partnership alongside India’s Peppermint Hotels and “Play Stay Love” collection. Boasting in excess of 70 properties across the country, the Peppermint total collection joins forces with Bespoke, a global aggregator of boutique hotels, as the first major … [Read more...]
Marriott International to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will create the world’s largest hotel company. The transaction combines Starwood’s leading lifestyle brands and international footprint with Marriott’s strong presence in the luxury … [Read more...]
Fight for control of Travelodge nears end
Travelodge is currently owned by Goldman Sachs, GoldenTree Asset Management and Avenue Capital, who saved it from financial collapse back in 2012, and are now looking to sell their stake. After £100 million invested in refurbishing the Travelodge chain, sales and profits have been responding positively, assisting the timing of the sale. After the appointment of Deutsche … [Read more...]
Samsung building-wide WiFi & telephone solution
Samsung building-wide WiFi & telephone solution for Crowne Plaza Kensington htm were delighted to be selected to enable the solution to replacing an ageing Philips Sopho telephone system with its separate DECT-based cordless telephone system for staff, using WiFi as the medium to replace the old DECT technology. In choosing Samsung as the technology solution, Crowne … [Read more...]
Hand Picked Hotels puts Seiont Manor Hotel on market for £2m
Sitting on 22 acres of gorgeous Welsh countryside, Seiont Manor Hotel is a beautiful stone-built property surrounded by rustic farmland, lakes, the River Seiont and looming impressively in the background is none other than Mount Snowdon. Retaining a wealth of wonderful period features throughout, the multi award-winning hotel offers 28 spacious and stylishly furnished … [Read more...]