The Star Hotel is one of Great Yarmouth's most striking buildings with its distinct black and white façade dating back to the 17th century. This historic hotel has been placed on the market by leisure property specialists Fleurets on the instructions of the Mortgagee In Possession. Bob Whittle of Fleurets said, "The hotel is still fully operational and is a long established … [Read more...]
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Visitor Economy established
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has announced the establishment of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Visitor Economy. The APPG’s purpose is to enhance local economies through promoting measures and incentives, including a reduction of VAT on tourism, which would increase visitor numbers and investment in all parts of Britain and Northern … [Read more...]
Soaring demand for Glasgow hotels but challenges in Aberdeen continue
The monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report tracking city centre hotel performance shows contrasting fortunes for hoteliers in Scotland’s three largest cities in June. Demand for hotel beds was highest in Glasgow as room occupancy soared to 92.7% (a growth of 7.4% compared to June 2014). Buoyed by a number of large scale business and leisure events, room occupancy in … [Read more...]
London bars triumph at Spirited Awards
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Tales of the Cocktail 2015 announced their Spirited Awards winners following the largest nomination pool in the history of the show and a rigorous judging process by some of the most respected minds in the cocktail industry. Since 2007, the Spirited Awards have recognised the year’s best bars, bartenders, writers and experts, becoming the … [Read more...]
Aberdeenshire’s Fasque House to join ICMI stable
Aberdeenshire’s Fasque House, the multi-award winning exclusive use venue, has joined top luxury hotels Cromlix, Inverlochy Castle and Greywallls under the management of Inverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI). Fasque House, the 400-acre country estate with expansive baronial mansion at its heart, re-opened two years ago following a £11 million refurbishment by new … [Read more...]