The latest Barclaycard Consumer Spending Report - an in-depth look at the country’s spending patterns and confidence levels - reveals spend growth hit a three-year high of 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of the year. Wage growth, higher employment and low inflation combined to boost consumer confidence and drive spending on leisure and non-essential items. Travel spend … [Read more...]
CESA commits its support to Hotelympia 2016
CESA (The Catering Equipment Suppliers Association) is strengthening its longstanding partnership with Hotelympia 2016 in the lead-up to the show, which is expected to unveil its largest-ever catering equipment line up, including almost 20 international exhibitors. Meet the Buyer programme With 100 dedicated catering equipment suppliers already signed up for Hotelympia … [Read more...]
IHG Rewards Club launches ‘Spire Elite’
InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the name of IHG Rewards Club’s new top membership level, Spire Elite, introduced to recognise and reward its most loyal members. To celebrate the launch, world renowned travel photographer Steve McCurry – who is best known for his 1984 photographic portrait ‘Afghan Girl’ -has joined forces with the world’s biggest hotel loyalty … [Read more...]
The #HandCSocial Roundtable – Call for Delegates
The #HandCSocial RoundTable meeting held earlier this year in February at citizenM Bankside in London and brought together attendees from all areas of hospitality. The agenda set from the H&C News’ Social Media Benchmarking Report (email us for a copy) saw delegates discuss the report findings, and share their own experiences. The feedback on and since the night of … [Read more...]
David Guile appointed Chairman of Assured Hotels
David Guile, former CEO of Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, has joined Assured Hotels as Chairman. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry that will add to the operator’s strength and growing hotel management division. In a career that has spanned over 29 years in the industry, David has gained a thorough knowledge of every aspect of hotel and … [Read more...]