Alton Towers is continuing to develop its business, and with it is progressing an existing hotel expansion plan, which was originally submitted in 2008 and which has been through several amendments. The plans form part of the long term accommodation development strategy for the Alton Towers Resort that included the Enchanted Village which opened earlier this year. Should the … [Read more...]
Aparthotels Adagio opens Birmingham City Centre
European market leader, Aparthotels Adagio, has opened its second UK property in Birmingham’s City Centre. The newly constructed 4* Adagio Birmingham City Centre provides round-the-clock serviced accommodation, with staff on hand 24/7, combined with the flexibility and independence of 108 modern apartments. The newly furnished apartments range from two person studios through to … [Read more...]
Arora Hotels appoint Marie Bates as Head of Sales
Arora Hotels, the privately owned UK-based hotel operator and hotel Management Company, has appointed Marie Bates as Head of Sales in a newly created role for the group. Marie has responsibility for the group’s overall sales strategy and implementation and joins Arora from her previous role as Director of Sales and Marketing at Park Inn Heathrow. With over 15 years’ … [Read more...]
Simply the Fest: Tourism takes centre stage at Edinburgh Festivals
As the Edinburgh Festivals get into full swing this weekend (8-9 August), VisitScotland is celebrating the impact the annual showcase of the best of music, arts and culture has on the tourism industry. Latest statistics reveal that domestic visitor numbers to Scotland’s capital increase by two thirds during peak festival season. On average, 290,000 domestic visitor trips are … [Read more...]
Pride of Britain Hotels adds Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Rockliffe Hall
Pride of Britain Hotels, the consortium of 46 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas, has announced two new members - Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa near Keswick, one of the Lake District’s finest country house hotels, and Rockliffe Hall, an impressive 18th-century red-brick mansion in County Durham. Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, Cumbria Situated close to … [Read more...]