The 120 bedroom Best Western Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport has been sold in a deal brokered by specialist property adviser Christie + Co. Owned and operated by Tim Timmerman since 1983, the landmark hotel has now been sold to D’Urberville Hotels Limited for an undisclosed sum off a £4m asking price following a confidential marketing campaign. Originally dating back to … [Read more...]
Mixed fortunes for hoteliers in Scotland’s three biggest cities
The latest monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, tracking city centre hotel performance in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, shows mixed fortunes for hoteliers in Scotland’s three biggest cities in April 2015. Aberdeen falling, Glasgow positive, Edinburgh flat For the fifth consecutive month hoteliers in … [Read more...]
Queen’s Speech, zero hours contracts and NMW penalties
Greenwoods Solicitors LLP has updated us on the Queen’s Speech and advises that details of specific proposed employment law changes were limited. However, the Government is proposing reforms to strike laws (see below). In addition, on Tuesday, the much-talked about ban on exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts came into force under the Small Business, Enterprise and … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotels launches ‘Food for Thought’ menu for MICE market
Corinthia Hotels, the renowned collection of luxury hotels, has launched a range of new healthy eating options for MICE planners and their business travellers, aimed at keeping them physically healthy and mentally focused, developed in collaboration with a leading Nutritional Therapist, Jeannette Hyde. ‘Food for Thought’ Menus ‘Food for Thought’ Menus are Corinthia’s new … [Read more...]
Corinthia Hotel London collects accolades
The five-star Corinthia Hotel in London is continuing to gather prestigious awards and establish itself among the city’s finest hotels. Best Luxury Hotel in London The London flagship of Corinthia Hotels was named ‘Best Luxury Hotel in London’ at the Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence, held in the USA last week. This annual ULTRA Summit brings the world’s most … [Read more...]