HOSPA– the UK hospitality industry’s leading educational organisation for Financial Management, Revenue Management and IT professionals – has formed a strategic partnership with the ICAEW Tourism and Hospitality Special Interest Group, a part of ICAEW, a world leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops and supports over 144,000 chartered accountants … [Read more...]
Flemings Mayfair announces £14m refurb and Shaun Rankin restaurant
Luxury boutique hotel, Flemings Mayfair, is investing £14 million in refurbishment, due for completion in the first quarter of 2016. Work has already begun on the family-owned, leading SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World), which will see 129 bedrooms, suites and apartments renovated, alongside a tea lounge, bar and new restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin. The … [Read more...]
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for sale?
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has determined to explore a full range of strategic and financial alternatives to increase shareholder value. Bruce W. Duncan, Chairman of the Board, said, “Our Board has always been focused on maximizing long-term shareholder value, and this is a time of enormous opportunity and change … [Read more...]
AppleWatch fuels Marriott International’s Mobile Travel Revolution
With more than a billion people expected to travel in 2015 and nearly two billion smart devices currently in use, Marriott International is on a mission to connect with travellers throughout their journey. With the launch of Apple Watch, the company is announcing another bold step in a series of innovative mobile and digital travel services that are enabling its guests to … [Read more...]
The Arch London celebrates Coffee Week in style
Swap traditional Afternoon Tea for ‘Afternoon Coffee’ at The Arch London this Coffee Week (4-10 May 2015). The 5* hotel, located in Marylebone, is offering coffee-lovers an indulgent take on Afternoon Tea, with a caffeinated twist. Priced at £37pp, Afternoon Coffee will include delectable coffee treats such as coffee flavour macaroons, mini coffee éclairs and cakes, as well … [Read more...]