Marrakech has been named the best rated destination in the world for the first time in the seventh annual Travellers’ Choice awards for Destinations, announced by TripAdvisor. The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Destinations reveal the best rated destinations in the World, Europe and UK each year, based on the millions of reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor … [Read more...]
Business deflation helps hike hotel figures
As UK business costs entered deflation for the first time since 2009, hotels were among a number of businesses that have benefited from increased consumer confidence in February, according to preliminary figures released today by business advisory and accountancy firm, BDO LLP. Falling business costs and increased wage growth for consumers allowed for a more care-free … [Read more...]
The Lodge Hotel expands in Putney
Over the past 40 years, The Lodge, London, has grown from a 9-bedroom guesthouse to encompass 77 guest rooms, complete with a delectable restaurant - Hide & Seed, quintessential library, gym and numerous spaces for eating, drinking, meetings and events. This July 2015, The Lodge Hotel enters its next chapter, with the launch of 25 new guest rooms, and a brand new 1800 sq … [Read more...]
Heriott Park Guest House, Edinburgh for sale
Heriott Park, a 16-bedroom AA 4 star guest house in Edinburgh's popular Inverleith district, has been put on the market, as its two owners, Stewart Thom and Gary Turner, are set to retire. The guest house, originally built as two Edwardian villas, offers spacious private accommodation for resident owners and garden areas to the front and rear of the property. Selling agent … [Read more...]
Cat Ashton appointed Head Chef at Paradise by way of Kensal Green
West London gastropub, Paradise by way of Kensal Green, has appointed Cat Ashton as its new Head Chef. Paradise is part of The Columbo Group, the popular group of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, owned and operated by Steve Ball and Riz Shaikh. Prior to Paradise, Ashton held the position of Head Chef at Petersham Nurseries (February 2013 to April 2014), following the … [Read more...]