Sarah Barber, Head Pastry Chef at Corinthia Hotel London, is launching her first book ‘Patisserie Perfection’ this month and in celebration is serving up a once-in-a-lifetime Book Launch Afternoon Tea at the Corinthia. Featuring her favourite treats from within the book, the afternoon tea will be available from 21st September to Sunday 4th October – but for only two weeks. … [Read more...]
New heights for Crowne Plaza London – Heathrow
A London hotel is offering guests a unique opportunity to take a helicopter tour of some of London’s most iconic landmarks – from a helipad in its grounds. Guests at Crowne Plaza London – Heathrow can arrange to be whisked away on a private helicopter on a thrilling tour of the Capital, taking in sights such as London Bridge, HMS Belfast, The Palace of Westminster and Tower … [Read more...]
Savoy revenues and profits recovering
The Mail on Sunday reports that sales and profits at The Savoy recovered strongly in the year to 31 December 2014, as the hotel re-opened Kaspar, its main restaurant, and improved trading whilst controlling costs. As a result, operating profit before interest, tax and exceptionals rose to £7.5 million. The Savoy is now owned equally by Katara Hospitality (owned by Qatar) and … [Read more...]
Nadler Victoria to open in London this November
Nadler Hotels, the innovative hotel company creating ‘smart-luxury’ design hotels in the UK’s most vibrant city centres, has announced the opening of its latest London property, The Nadler Victoria. The hotel is currently under development and is expected to open in November 2015. Experiencing the neighbourhood Located just yards away from Buckingham Palace, next to the new … [Read more...]
Festival boosts Edinburgh whilst Glasgow hotels break record
The monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, shows market growth in Edinburgh, occupancy increase in Glasgow and sustained losses in Aberdeen. Edinburgh Edinburgh’s August festival season which includes the Fringe – the world’s largest art festival – contributed significantly to generating staggeringly high … [Read more...]