The £54.35 million sale of the City & Guilds Group’s former HQ at 24–30 West Smithfield, London EC1 to Whitbread has been confirmed, paving the way for further investment into this fast emerging City fringe location. The nine-storey building, which comprises approx. 75,000 sq ft of office space will be transformed, subject to planning, into a Premier Inn hotel, the UK’s … [Read more...]
Hotel Indigo to host free smartphone photography masterclasses
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)’s boutique brand, Hotel Indigo is launching of a series of smartphone photography masterclasses in partnership with the renowned World Photography Organisation (WPO). To inspire and educate guests, local residents and photography enthusiasts, expert-led intimate masterclasses will be hosted at select Hotel Indigo properties across Europe this … [Read more...]
New owners confirmed for Combe Grove Manor Hotel, Bath
Hotel Collection Hotel No. 20 Limited, represented by international real estate advisor Savills, has sold Combe Grove Manor Hotel in Bath to Rebecca Whittington and Simon Baldwin who last worked together to create the awarding winning Scarlet Hotel and Spa in Cornwall. Combe Grove attracted significant interest and sold for in excess of the £4.5 million guide price. The new … [Read more...]
Global travel report reveals rise of the Connected Traveller
Mobile usage is on the rise throughout the entire traveller journey, according to the TripBarometer Connected Traveller report just released by TripAdvisor. The report defines Connected Travellers as those who have used a smartphone to plan or book a trip and provides in-depth insight into their habits and behaviours. Key amongst the findings: forty five percent of … [Read more...]
M by Montcalm opens in Shoreditch Tech City
Luxury hospitality for the millennial mindset is increasingly experience-driven and tech-enhanced. So when technology and the human touch come together in the right environment – that is, an authentic environment inspired by its Location – it creates the kind of experience discerning millennials demand. In M by Montcalm’s case, being very much a part of Tech City makes it a hub … [Read more...]