TUI Group is reported to have sold British hotel booking website LateRooms.com, leaving it free to focus on its core travel businesses. Though TUI has not provided any details, the price is also reported to have been £8.5million – a steep decline from the £120 million paid by First Choice in 2006. First Choice was subsequently acquired by TUI. LateRooms.com has been … [Read more...]
TripAdvisor and the Priceline Group announce partnership
TripAdvisor and The Priceline Group - Booking.com, priceline.com, Kayak, agoda.com, rentalcars.com, and OpenTable – have announced a strategic partnership whereby some of The Priceline Group’s online travel brands will participate in TripAdvisor’s instant booking platform. Within The Priceline Group, Booking.com will be the first brand to implement the partnership through … [Read more...]
ANA competition for young UK chefs to develop in-flight menu
ANA, Japan's only 5-star airline, is to offer young UK chefs the exclusive opportunity to contribute to its Winter 2016 in-flight menu and experience a culinary tour of Japan, as part of an exciting new collaboration with the British Hospitality Association (BHA) to inspire young people working in the UK’s hospitality industry. Seven Samurai Chef Tour ANA has announced … [Read more...]
Stuart Procter returns as GM to The Stafford Hotel London
The Stafford Hotel London is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Stuart Procter as General Manager. One of London's gems, nestled in prestigious St James's, The Stafford Hotel London offers a unique location within a stone throw from Buckingham Palace and Green Park and within walking distance to some of the finest shopping streets in London; St James’s Street, Jermyn … [Read more...]
Clarion Hotel, Cork sells for €35.1m
Joint selling agents Savills and JLL have announced the investment sale of the Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork to Dalata Hotel Group for a record breaking price of €35.1 million. The sale of the Clarion Hotel comprises an investment sale only (existing tenant not affected) and it will continue to be operated by Choice Hotels Ireland under the Clarion brand Opened in 2005, … [Read more...]