When it comes to business travel, there’s a simple truth that every business traveller is also a leisure traveller. And now, Booking.com has revealed that more and more of its leisure travellers are making business bookings on its site, with almost one in five now made for business travel. And. as the face of business travel changes, the largest accommodation booking … [Read more...]
Accor reports solid growth in 3Q 2015 with LFL revenue up 3.4%
Accor has reported that third-quarter 2015 business activity was strong in the majority of the Group’s markets. Revenue totalled €1,493 million, up 3.4% at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates (LFL), and up 2.4% as reported. Full-year 2015 EBIT target is now between €655 million and €675 million. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of … [Read more...]
Apex City of Glasgow Hotel set to make a splash in the market
Passers-by in Glasgow city centre could have been forgiven for thinking they had gone a little quackers on Wednesday 14 October as a giant duck descended on George Square to mark the launch of the city’s newest hotel. Scottish hotel group Apex’s first foray into Glasgow, the four star Apex City of Glasgow hotel on Bath Street, is now open following a £10.5m fit out, creating 60 … [Read more...]
Winners of Hilden 2015 Style Awards
The Hilden Style Awards 2015 winners have been announced and the winning venues this year are: Artist Residence, winner of Most Stylish Bathroom; Unique Chic Bijou Edinburgh Apartments, winner of Most Stylish Guestroom (pictured above and below); and The Church Inn at Mobberley, winner of Most Stylish Dining Experience. Independent and boutique hospitality sector The … [Read more...]
New data shows more business travellers considering independent hotels
New data from the hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed that independent hotel bookings are on the rise within the business travel sector. In 2015, figures from the hotel solutions provider showed that month on month from 2013 to 2014 there was a 38% increase of independent hotels booked in the UK and from 2014 to 2015 an increase of 59% as corporates look for further … [Read more...]