Plans to create a stylish new five-star destination hotel on Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile have been unveiled. The multi-million pound investment to convert and extend The Sands Entertainment Venue near the resort’s iconic Tower is the brainchild of businessman Peter Swann. The striking contemporary 96-bedroom hotel on the Promenade has been created by the architecture and … [Read more...]
Eynsham Hall in running for world’s Most Romantic Venue
Eynsham Hall Hotel on the edge of the Cotswolds is celebrating reaching the world finals of the Prestigious Star Awards for 'Most Romantic Venue' in the world against stiff competition. Eynsham is now in the final three following a public vote and will face The Shangri-La Maldives and InterContinental Bali in the finals held in September of this year. Eynsham Hall is a … [Read more...]
London hotels show increases in supply and demand for July
STR Global’s preliminary July 2015 data for London indicates positive year-over-year results in each of the three key performance metrics. Based on daily data from July, London reported: increases in supply (+2.6%) and demand (+5.4%); a 2.7% increase in occupancy to 88.3%; a 4.3% increase in average daily rate to GBP151.27; and a 7.1% increase in revenue per … [Read more...]
Iconic Augill Castle in Kirby Stephen, Cumbria offered for sale
Offers in the region of £2.5m are sought for this multi-award winning country house hotel owned and operated by former Mayfair restaurateurs. Augill Castle, an iconic Victorian country house hotel in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, is being offered for sale by the specialist hotels team at real estate advisors Colliers International. Offers in the region of £2.5m are sought for … [Read more...]
Valor Hospitality Europe adds three to growing portfolio
Management company, Valor Hospitality Europe, has been appointed to manage a further three hotels, taking its UK portfolio to 20 properties in total. Valor has added Hotel Indigo in Liverpool (pictured above), Ramada Manchester in Salford Quays and Ramada Birmingham City to its high profile group of hotels. The company also has a healthy pipeline of new opportunities, which … [Read more...]