The next addition to the litter is now confirmed. The PIG–at Combe will open next April 2016 in the pretty Otter Valley near Honiton, Devon. Formerly Combe House Devon, the honey-coloured Elizabethan hideaway nestles in 3,500 acres of lush Devonshire countryside just 8 miles from the coast and 15 miles from the cathedral city of Exeter. 33 bedrooms Subject to planning … [Read more...]
West Midlands hotel market continues to shine
Once again the UK Provinces led the way to profit growth with positive year-on-year movements during the month of May in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR). West Midlands hoteliers experienced a 4.7% increase in this metric while London hoteliers registered a decline, according to the latest data from HotStats. West Midlands hotels recorded surges in … [Read more...]
Sustainability is key for conferences at the University of Leeds
As more and more people wake up to the need for more sustainable ways of working and meeting, the University of Leeds’ conference and events arm, MEETinLEEDS is leading the charge. Not only is it attracting more conferences about sustainability to the University, it is receiving endorsements from key players including The Soil Association and Green Tourism Business Scheme for … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton opens riverside London Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside on the banks of the River Thames, following an extensive refurbishment and re-flagging. The hotel offers 378 guest rooms with views across London’s River Thames to Canary Wharf, a key business, shopping and entertainment precinct. It is the only hotel in London with its own … [Read more...]
Sale of Hotel Indigo, Liverpool
Specialist property adviser Christie + Co has sold Hotel Indigo, Liverpool. The hotel has a prime location in Liverpool’s business district close to the thriving ‘Waterfront’ area and conveniently located for many city centre attractions , and the striking seven storey award winning contemporary hotel opened for business in 2011. The property comprises 151 guest rooms, a … [Read more...]