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 that average room rates decreased in Scotland’s three key cities. Occupancy rises in Glasgow to 82% Whilst room rates decreased in Glasgow’s city centre, the destination in some … [Read more...]
Ramside Hall unveils new rooms
The latest phase of a multi-million pound development at one of the North East’s leading hotels has been put to bed. Ramside Hall Hotel near Durham has just opened its new wing of bedrooms, which features 47 premier rooms with luxury, state-of-the-art bathrooms. The new bedrooms can be configured as either doubles or twins, some of which have Juliet balconies with views over … [Read more...]
B&B Association brands Booking.com a bully
The UK B&B Association has branded booking.com a ‘bully’ following a settlement this week between the booking site and French, Italian and Swedish authorities in co-ordination with the European Union that allows the site to avoid the prospect of open competition over hotel prices in Europe. The agreement means hotel and B&B owners can be prevented by Booking.com from … [Read more...]
The new ibis flagship hotel in Lille, France
Ibis is opening a new franchised hotel in Lille, France - the ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais is the first to showcase every new concept that this brand is introducing. The hallmarks include the wide open areas, designer features and comfort-enhancing amenities to welcome business travelers and tourists keen on exploring this city. The ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais is a … [Read more...]
Hasham Soliman appointed GM of the InterContinental London – The O2
Arora Hotels, management and hotel operator of the forthcoming InterContinental London - The O2, has appointed Hasham Soliman as General Manager of the new 453-room luxury new hotel. With 25 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, Soliman joins Arora Hotel’s latest and largest new hotel development from his role as Hotel Manager at Park Plaza Westminster … [Read more...]