The ultimate movie experience has arrived thanks to the launch of the world's first ever open-air sleep-in cinema where guests can sip Champagne watching a film before snuggling up in style under the stars. The upscale hotel brand has partnered with The Luna Cinema to offer moviegoers at Luna outdoor screenings throughout this summer a chance of bagging the ultimate upgrade … [Read more...]
Trio of high-end hotels joins BW Premier Collection
Three hotels have joined the new Best Western BW Premier Collection just three months after the soft brand was launched in the UK. The first three to be revealed are the historic Winchester Royal Hotel (Winchester), the Grade II listed Richmond Hotel (Liverpool) and the luxurious Bank House Hotel, Golf and Spa (Worcester) with a leading conference hotel joining the … [Read more...]
London Street Food Afternoon Tea at The Arch London
The Arch London in Marylebone is launching an Afternoon Tea inspired by the thriving London Street Food scene. Embracing the wonderfully diverse, multicultural flavours found in London’s Street Food scene, the 5* hotel’s new Afternoon Tea will give guests a taste of foods from around the world, not simply Britain. The boutique hotel’s General Manager Michael Voigt said: … [Read more...]
Andrew Brownsword Hotels appoints new GM at Amberley Castle
Andrew Brownsword Hotels has appointed Piers Vowles as General Manager of Amberley Castle, with Piers taking up his new position on 6 July 2015. Piers joins Amberley Castle from his previous role at the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath, where he held the position of Deputy General Manager for over four years. Piers has been in the hospitality industry since 2003, bringing a … [Read more...]
Whitbread: good first quarter and new CEO to arrive early
Whitbread PLC has reported trading performance for the 13 weeks to 28 May 2015 with good trading and first quarter sales up a total 12.5%. Hannah Maundrell, Editor in Chief of money.co.uk commented on the results: “Whitbread's strong first quarter is a clear sign that consumers are feeling more free and easy with their finances. For the first time in what seems a long … [Read more...]